Tire storage dilemma

[rjspitz]

I was considering welding up something similar to this

but read that General Tire recommends not storing in this position.

Since I’ll make my own storage, I can easily fab up some hooks rather than a shelf to hang on the wall.

Thoughts on the subject?

 

[Jack Olsen]

If I were the ****-retentive General Tire web site guy, I'm sure it would make me nuts to walk through a parking lot and see all those tires being pressed into hot asphalt with 3000 pounds of pressure under the hot, hot sun.

How many years are you planning on storing your tires?

 

[rsanter]

someone makes a plate with a round bar comming out that you bolt to the wall and you put the rim/tire on them
would be easier to build than what you show

bob

 

[IDASHO]

For most people, in most climates, either way should be just fine.

I keep mine stacked.

 

[Big N8]

I stack mine. They are still on the rims but they have no pressure in them.

 

[rsanter]

someone makes a plate with a round bar comming out that you bolt to the wall and you put the rim/tire on them
would be easier to build than what you show

bob

 

[rjspitz]

someone makes a plate with a round bar comming out that you bolt to the wall and you put the rim/tire on them
would be easier to build than what you show

bob

That's what I'm thinking, but storing like that takes up so much more wall space.

I currently store them stacked on a dolly with a cover, but floor space is a premium in my current garage.

thnx,
bob

 

[autoist]

I've a workbench in my shop that's designed to stand tires underneath....& you can see the rims in to open space next to them.

 

[stovebolt48]

Every tire warehouse on the planet stacks them either flat on the floor, or on racks standing up. If they are going to be stored a long time, flat would be better in my opinion. I've only been doing this stuff for a little over 40 years, so once again, technology may have passed me by...

 

[rjspitz]

Thanks for the tips. The wheels/tires I'm storing are winter wheels, so they'll store for about 8 months, then rotate with the summers for 4. I guess that short a time wouldn't be an issue if I stand them up. But I might take rsanter's advice and use the plate/bar idea on the wall.

 

[e-tek]

If I were the ****-retentive General Tire web site guy, I'm sure it would make me nuts to walk through a parking lot and see all those tires being pressed into hot asphalt with 3000 pounds of pressure under the hot, hot sun.

How many years are you planning on storing your tires?

GOOD ONE Jack!! Not sure if I think your the funniest - or most wise-*** - member!!

 

[steven083008]

This becomes a little more difficult when storing 33" tires. I believe I am going to mount hooks onto the side of my rafter (well up into the open ceiling) and hang one tire between each rafter. This seems like the best compromise of the different options. My tires are used tires that I am just keeping as "emergency" spares in case money gets tight and my tires get low.

 

[nate379]

Why is it more difficult with 33s? Weight?

It gets to be a PITA with big tires, but 33s aren't too bad... they start getting heavy when you get up in the 40"+ sizes, more so with the wheels in them. The 36s on my Jeep are right around 90lbs each with the wheel, so not too bad.

Throw a sheet of OSB across a couple truss bottoms and stack the tires on it.

Once I get my shed built I will just throw up some 2x4s and make a standard tire rack to hold the winter or summer tires.

 

[Hapis]

The only bad way to store them is outside. The sun will do a number on them. Look at some trailer tires that have been sitting out for sometime and you will/should see them starting to dry rot. When I worked at a wholesaler the only tires we didn't stack were the big truck and tractor tires. Too heavy to pick up all day.

 

[Cubby]

I use these:

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brow...eepersJacksStands/PRD~0090073P/Tire+Stand.jsp

I have store 3 sets of winter/summer tires in my garage without any problems. They go on sale for under $20/set including a cover for the tires.

The only change I made was I installed castors on them so I can roll them around and fit them under a shelf.

 

[pump_man]

I use the wall mount as art!

 

[rjspitz]

A lot of these store-bought units are nice, but only fit 4 wheels/tires. I keep 5 of each set, to match my spare to the rolling wheels, so these options don't work for me.

It seems like there are a lot of good options out there, including the DIY'ers.

thnx,
bob

 

[hammlm]

I have a rack very similar to the first post (but a bit simpler, I 'spose) that I use for winter/summer tire/wheel storage for two cars. Built the rack three years ago (I think). Have had no problems and much better than having them stacked up taking up floor space.

My rack is really simple. I'll try to get a photo. A piece of 1-1/4 sq tubing spanning two walls 10' apart. I have a piece of all thread through the tube up to the wall to take out any flex. I store 18's and 16's now. Did have 15's on them for a while. Getting it spaced the right distance from the back wall was the only "smarts" part of this project.

A lot of these store-bought units are nice, but only fit 4 wheels/tires. I keep 5 of each set, to match my spare to the rolling wheels, so these options don't work for me.

It seems like there are a lot of good options out there, including the DIY'ers.

thnx,
bob