Hey guys I've been searching around here and coming up with a lot links to car tire storage where you hang the rack on the wall up high and throw your summer or winter wheels in there. But I'm not seeing many options for truck wheels 32" and up. What are you guys using for your oversized wheels or will the car tire racks work just fine?
Truck Wheel Overhead Storage
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GLTHFJ60
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I keep mine against the fence in the backyard, under a tarp. I have no idea where I'd be able to store my 40" swampers anywhere else.
I wouldn't want to have to lift a large truck tire overhead and into a storage place. Ive never used snow tire. Ive never lived somewhere where it was necessary. The furthest north Ive lived was Chicago. My truck has had the same tires on it since 2009 and they seem like they have quite a bit of life left in them.
Just for my curiosity, Do snow tires help that much to warrant changing into them?
Just for my curiosity, Do snow tires help that much to warrant changing into them?
The truck I bought came with brand new summer tires not even rated for winter, they are a very nice riding and handling tire so I don't want to get rid of them. I purchased a set of OEM takeoffs from a guy with brand new A/T tires that I can run year around but I really like both wheel and tire combo's so I want to switch them back and forth every 6 months I just need a good way to store them out of the way in the mean time. They are both about 32" tall and weigh roughly 80 pounds each so they aren't to terrible to lift every 6 months...
lewis26
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A cable through the center of all 4 and up through a pully on the ceiling?
Similar to the way the spare tire is stored
Similar to the way the spare tire is stored
MScott
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If you live where there is significant snow, absolutely. My DD would get stuck in 2" of snow (on a hill) with the summer performance tires it had. I got a set of winter tires on rims and now can go almost anywhere I'm not limited by ground clearance. Looking at the 4" of snow on the ground this morning I may have to switch soon.
Snow tires (or at least M+S rated) on dedicated rims in MN is a good idea. Plus, the salt won't kill your summer rims.
80+ pounds each, plus the weight of the rack, puts you around 350#. Spread over 4' (hit all 3 studs) or more, doesn't sound unreasonable. Maybe a wall mounted rack with chain/cable to the ceiling would give more peace of mind.
You might not find an off-the-shelf option, but fabbing something (metal, wood, or combo) shouldn't be too tough - and you can size it to your needs. Post pics when you're done!
80+ pounds each, plus the weight of the rack, puts you around 350#. Spread over 4' (hit all 3 studs) or more, doesn't sound unreasonable. Maybe a wall mounted rack with chain/cable to the ceiling would give more peace of mind.
You might not find an off-the-shelf option, but fabbing something (metal, wood, or combo) shouldn't be too tough - and you can size it to your needs. Post pics when you're done!
kinigitt
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It makes a huge difference, not just on snow, but when it gets cold. The compound stays soft and grippy when it's freezing out, whereas summer tires get stiff and slippery.
Where I'm from, you can get ticketed for running summer tires between December 1st and March 1st.
4x4 or AWD won't save you either. You could be driving a RWD with decent snow tires and out-corner, out-accelerate, and out-****-your-pants-brake an AWD vehicle with all-seasons.
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ForceFed70
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Also consider your own strength. My 295/55/R20 (34"x11.5"R20)Nitto Trail Grappler tires with wheels are darn heavy! I'm not sure I could lift them overhead safely.
zmotorsports
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My seasonal tires are just placed in plastic garbage bags and then stacked in the corner of the garage. I thought about putting them overhead but that is a lot of weight to now only hang on the walls but to put up and take down without blowing a nut.
Mike.
Mike.
I bought this storage rack from The Tire Rack to store my Corvette race slicks. It works well for my tires.
In the link, note that it will hold up to 400 lbs, but the available width for the tires is 52". That should be enough for your tires but I would stack them up and then measure the overall height of the stack. Might be a good idea to contact Tire Rack and ask about overall dimensions of your tires.
The bar that is installed on the wall joists will extend over 3 joists but it might be a good idea to use larger lag bolts such as 1/4". IIRC, the lag bolts I got with the rack were only 1/8".
In the link, note that it will hold up to 400 lbs, but the available width for the tires is 52". That should be enough for your tires but I would stack them up and then measure the overall height of the stack. Might be a good idea to contact Tire Rack and ask about overall dimensions of your tires.
The bar that is installed on the wall joists will extend over 3 joists but it might be a good idea to use larger lag bolts such as 1/4". IIRC, the lag bolts I got with the rack were only 1/8".
lewis26
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The bigger problem is What diameter tire can fit in the rack. 35's and up are very big.
I seen this rack and was curious if it could handle my wheels, I may have to give them a call and see what they say. Thanks
crewchief888
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ive owned several 4x4 trucks since 1980, and never did the whole summer/winter tire thing. mud tires stayed on all year long.
i did have one truck that had a really nice set of aftermarket wheels and 35" BFG A/T's on it, they were horrible in the snow, i swapped on a set of 36" super swampers for the winter, just stacked up the '35's in the corner of the garage.
i did have one truck that had a really nice set of aftermarket wheels and 35" BFG A/T's on it, they were horrible in the snow, i swapped on a set of 36" super swampers for the winter, just stacked up the '35's in the corner of the garage.
The reason I don't want to stack in the corner is floor space, they are currently stacked on the floor and taking up to much space. I only have a 26X30 and the Corvette/motorcycle/wheel horse are stored in their then an open space to pull vehicles in to work on.
It would be nice to have them up and out of the way as I would always have a stack of wheels year around either on the floor or up in storage...
I'll keep digging around and come up with something, if anyone has storage like this please post up some pictures or shoot me a link if you can. Thanks
It would be nice to have them up and out of the way as I would always have a stack of wheels year around either on the floor or up in storage...
I'll keep digging around and come up with something, if anyone has storage like this please post up some pictures or shoot me a link if you can. Thanks
ForceFed70
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OK. I'm sure you can figure it out - just a warning, you won't look forward to it.
Looking it up, my tires alone weigh just under 80lbs. With wheels I'm sure they're over 100lbs each.
I know they are not light and they are awkward but its only 2 time per year I'll be doing this not everyday or week...
Not to long ago I was a sprinkler fitter and used to carry lengths of pipe weighing 150+ pounds up extension latters then spearing one end through a hanger and setting another hanger while its on my shoulder. I know they don't compare much to each other but I know all about lifting heavy items and climbing latters with them. I'm sure when I'm older I'll be singing a different tune but I still have it in me for now anyways Haha
sean Buick 76
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This might be my only option, I'll need to figure out how to make it so it will support the 400 pounds.