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Just wondering how people are storing extra tires in their garage. I saw Amazon had some wall mountable tire storage racks but they look suspect. Wondering if anyone came up with something on their own or bought something. Damn GS tires are so big it's taking up a lot of garage floor space so would definitely like to get them up and out of the way.
I stacked my original wheels and tires off my '99 and made a bar height table. I mounted some low profile casters to a piece of plywood so it can be moved. I also bought and finished a round table top for the top. It solved my problem hope it helps with yours.
Just wondering how people are storing extra tires in their garage. I saw Amazon had some wall mountable tire storage racks but they look suspect. Wondering if anyone came up with something on their own or bought something. Damn GS tires are so big it's taking up a lot of garage floor space so would definitely like to get them up and out of the way.
Pictures are much appreciated. Thanks!
A really good one is available from (surprise, surprise) Tire Rack. Link: https://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=164. I haven't tried it with Corvette tires, but doing the math, the nominal ZO6 widths total out to just under 49 inches. The rack can accommodate 52 inches. Now the best use of a rack like this is to mount it high enough to walk underneath. Mine is some 8 feet up, which requires a simple block and tackle rig and a ladder to get them up and down. A bit of an ordeal, but I only switch out the tires twice a year.
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When I had extra wheels/tires for my C5, I put down a thick piece of old carpet on the garage floor then stacked the wheels/tires on top of each other with a piece of cardboard in between each one. Worked well for me.
The rack you can mount to wall studs seems like it would work well too.
I stacked my original wheels and tires off my '99 and made a bar height table. I mounted some low profile casters to a piece of plywood so it can be moved. I also bought and finished a round table top for the top. It solved my problem hope it helps with yours.
Last edited by JohnnyDee; May 14, 2019 at 07:37 AM.
I gave up and bought another rental property. This one is two minutes from my home, and has a detached 2 1/2 car garage behind it (and seven acres). I rent the house out and keep the garage for my personal use. It's not a big money maker, but how many tire storage solutions pay you $3,500/year?
Because of a lack of space in my garage, I needed to hang my tires flat against the wall. I used a some heavy duty shelf brackets that I purchased from my local big box building supply store. I flipped the bracket so that the long side is mounted on the wall. When used for shelving, I believe that the long side is usually used to support the shelf and the short side is bolted to the wall. I mounted the bracket with lag screws directly into the studs. Then, I split some heater hose and put it on the top of the bracket to prevent scratching my wheels. I think there was a sticker on the bracket indicating that they were good for 600 pounds. For the 4 brackets, lag screws, washers and heater hose, I think I spent about $35.
This is an awesome idea! I'm still on my factory tires, but I'm going to steal this idea when its time for new tires. Thanks!
Originally Posted by JohnnyDee
I stacked my original wheels and tires off my '99 and made a bar height table. I mounted some low profile casters to a piece of plywood so it can be moved. I also bought and finished a round table top for the top. It solved my problem hope it helps with yours.
Because of a lack of space in my garage, I needed to hang my tires flat against the wall. I used a some heavy duty shelf brackets that I purchased from my local big box building supply store. I flipped the bracket so that the long side is mounted on the wall. When used for shelving, I believe that the long side is usually used to support the shelf and the short side is bolted to the wall. I mounted the bracket with lag screws directly into the studs. Then, I split some heater hose and put it on the top of the bracket to prevent scratching my wheels. I think there was a sticker on the bracket indicating that they were good for 600 pounds. For the 4 brackets, lag screws, washers and heater hose, I think I spent about $35.
Very good idea!I dont have a spare set of wheels yet, so just the tires for now. But this is a much cheaper alternative. I found some racks but they were a couple hundred. Thanks for the picture and idea!
Just wondering how people are storing extra tires in their garage. I saw Amazon had some wall mountable tire storage racks but they look suspect. Wondering if anyone came up with something on their own or bought something. Damn GS tires are so big it's taking up a lot of garage floor space so would definitely like to get them up and out of the way.
Pictures are much appreciated. Thanks!
My bedroom, next to my drum set.....cool and dark.
We have a hillside ranch house with a walkout basement and sliding glass doors, plus an unfinished area that we use for junk storage.
Being lazy and not having a lift, I let the dealer swap between our summer PSS and winter AS. Since they flush the brake fluid once a year, that swap costs me nothing extra. The other time, about $25.
After they do the swap, they load the removed wheels/tires into our beater. I drive 15 minutes home and around the back of the house. Roll the tires out of the car, across a throw rug that's flipped upside down to protect the good carpet, and into the storage area. There's a big trash bag & piece of cardboard on the concrete floor, stack the tires with cardboard in between.
The storage area is cool/dry/dark. Temperature never gets above 75' or below 55'. No worry about the 20' limit on the PSS.
This won't work for everyone, but works for me. Life is good.
I think I would use some left over lumber and build a rack before spending 140 plus shipping on a rack.
But mine are stacked on the garage floor, wrapped in garbage bags (to keep me from getting things dirty with them, not really for protection) and pieces of cardboard between them. The large 20" rims stick out a bit and will touch the floor, so make sure they are not the bottom.
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