Homemade Tire Rack

CBRich · 03-07-2010, 02:46 PM

Just curious, is the bottom just bar on the outside or do they sit on a piece of metal. If they do are you not worried about flatspotting? I just know a lot of systems to hold tires don't let them fully sit on their bottoms that way.

In any case great job on the fab. You make me want a welder.

wheee! · 03-07-2010, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRich

Just curious, is the bottom just bar on the outside or do they sit on a piece of metal. If they do are you not worried about flatspotting? I just know a lot of systems to hold tires don't let them fully sit on their bottoms that way.

In any case great job on the fab. You make me want a welder.

The bottom of the rack is two pieces of angle iron that are angled "open" to each other 12" apart. There is nothing touching the bottom of the tires and the tires sit at a natural angle in the channel "cupping" them really. The entire frame is angled up and to the wall by a 1/2" so as to keep the tires "leaning" towards the wall without touching.

Again, i will post a DIY instruction soon, as there seems to be a lot of interest in this rack! Thanks for all the positive feedback!!

CBRich · 03-07-2010, 08:13 PM

Got it. Very nice.

wheee! · 03-08-2010, 10:08 AM

Here is the quick build until I can get a complete DIY up:

You will need:

4 x 4' lengths of 1/8" angle iron (fits sport wheels and tires for width)
2 x 2' lengths of 1/8" angle iron (Vertical setions)
2 x 20" lengths of 1/8" angle iron (extensions from wall)

Approx 5' of chain and 4 chain connectors

2 x 3/8" x 1" bolts with lock nuts

welder and paint

How to:

TOP SECTION

Lay the two vertical wall pieces (2') down first. Place the two horizontal 4' sections on top of these (overlapping) at the top and bottom of the vertical pieces, square up and tack into place.

Drill holes in the top sections for the chain to go thru. Try and be accurate for both sides to make it even.

BOTTOM SECTION

Grind the ends of the 20" pieces that will nestle into the rack so that they can rotate up INTO the vertical section for storage. In other words, round off the square end that will rotate so that it will not interfere with the rotation.

Place the two 20" pieces on the table and lay the 4' sections (that support the tires) over these (overlap). The first piece of angle iron is tacked at 8" from the wall and the second piece is at the end of the 20" section. That leaves a 12" "cup" for the tires to sit in and the tires DO NOT touch the wall. Square them up and tack into place. I made this section SLIGHTLY thinner (width wise) than the top section so it could rotate up and into the top section for storage when not in use. To do this I ground off 1/4 " from one end of the 4' sections on the bottom.

Line up the rounded ends with the top section, clamp into place and drill a hole thru both sections and bolt together at the bottom corner. Ensure you have proper clearance for rotation. Drill holes for chain in corners.

FINISHING

Paint the entire piece to prevent rust and to make it purdy. Add shiny chain with link adapters to top and bottom corner holes, making sure that the bottom assembly is SLIGHTLY tilted toward the wall.

Find the studs in your wall and drill holes thru the angle iron in the appropriate locations and Lag bolt to wall. Ensure assembly is level.

and YOU ARE DONE!

Hope this helps. I built mine in about 4 hours. I know it is not perfect and is far from a commercial item, but it looks good and is very strong and functional. I will redo this as a DIY with photos when time permits.

cheers!

kenchan · 03-08-2010, 10:35 AM

wow good job!

i was expecting to see a homedepot particle board circle + 4 heavy duty casters (like me...

)

wheee! · 03-08-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wow good job!

i was expecting to see a homedepot particle board circle + 4 heavy duty casters (like me...

)

Sorry, I don't do particle board....

Glad you liked it! I have to clean my wheels now before the other OCD members hunt me down and do it for me....

j.arnaldo · 03-08-2010, 10:55 AM

Cool, dude, very cool. If you go jobless, you sure could make sweet bucks with that thingy! Patent it, man!

wheee! · 03-08-2010, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j.arnaldo

Cool, dude, very cool. If you go jobless, you sure could make sweet bucks with that thingy! Patent it, man!

Unfortunately, they sell a similar rack at Canadian Tire. I'm sure the rack there is the same and sells for about $130 bucks I think. It is not as heavy duty but would work...

tire rack Search results | Canadian Tire

vipor · 03-08-2010, 01:27 PM

Nice, but I do like the fact that his is collapsible.

wheee! · 03-08-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

Nice, but I do like the fact that his is collapsible.

I should have known Vipor would have one!!!

Yes, the collapsible feature is nice, but there are always going to be tires on it anyways....

wheee! · 03-08-2010, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That's really cool, good job. But you should clean off your wheels and tires before you put them up there to make them look nice and purdy.

and you should install your rear spacers and then post a DIY...

vipor · 03-08-2010, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee!

I should have known Vipor would have one!!!

Yes, the collapsible feature is nice, but there are always going to be tires on it anyways....

LOL I don't have one. Yet.

I know some welders so I'll probably just get one made if/when I get some new wheels/tires.

ChrisSlicks · 03-08-2010, 03:12 PM

I haven't used a welder in over 20 years but I'm serious considering borrowing a welder and trying this one as it doesn't look too hard.

The other option is to buy racks, but at $200 for a 4 tire wall rack it would cost me $800 to store all my tires!

wheee! · 03-08-2010, 04:43 PM

This was my first attempt at welding and fabricating in general. DEFINITELY not hard to do.

I only have the four spares, so one rack is fine.

You COULD do the same thing with 2x4's if you made a support from underneath and maybe built some shelves under the tire rack portion.... that would hold 16 tires without issue. Suspending them all from the wall on one rack may be too heavy for the span...

ChrisSlicks · 03-08-2010, 05:33 PM

I was thinking of an 8 over 8 design with maybe an extra chain and cross brace in the middle if necessary.

I did find some industrial shelving that looks promising for those with lots of tires.
Mile-X - Tire Racks

03-08-2010, 10:08 AM	#19 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	Here is the quick build until I can get a complete DIY up: You will need: 4 x 4' lengths of 1/8" angle iron (fits sport wheels and tires for width) 2 x 2' lengths of 1/8" angle iron (Vertical setions) 2 x 20" lengths of 1/8" angle iron (extensions from wall) Approx 5' of chain and 4 chain connectors 2 x 3/8" x 1" bolts with lock nuts welder and paint How to: TOP SECTION Lay the two vertical wall pieces (2') down first. Place the two horizontal 4' sections on top of these (overlapping) at the top and bottom of the vertical pieces, square up and tack into place. Drill holes in the top sections for the chain to go thru. Try and be accurate for both sides to make it even. BOTTOM SECTION Grind the ends of the 20" pieces that will nestle into the rack so that they can rotate up INTO the vertical section for storage. In other words, round off the square end that will rotate so that it will not interfere with the rotation. Place the two 20" pieces on the table and lay the 4' sections (that support the tires) over these (overlap). The first piece of angle iron is tacked at 8" from the wall and the second piece is at the end of the 20" section. That leaves a 12" "cup" for the tires to sit in and the tires DO NOT touch the wall. Square them up and tack into place. I made this section SLIGHTLY thinner (width wise) than the top section so it could rotate up and into the top section for storage when not in use. To do this I ground off 1/4 " from one end of the 4' sections on the bottom. Line up the rounded ends with the top section, clamp into place and drill a hole thru both sections and bolt together at the bottom corner. Ensure you have proper clearance for rotation. Drill holes for chain in corners. FINISHING Paint the entire piece to prevent rust and to make it purdy. Add shiny chain with link adapters to top and bottom corner holes, making sure that the bottom assembly is SLIGHTLY tilted toward the wall. Find the studs in your wall and drill holes thru the angle iron in the appropriate locations and Lag bolt to wall. Ensure assembly is level. and YOU ARE DONE! Hope this helps. I built mine in about 4 hours. I know it is not perfect and is far from a commercial item, but it looks good and is very strong and functional. I will redo this as a DIY with photos when time permits. cheers! JARblue likes this. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	Nice, but I do like the fact that his is collapsible. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

03-08-2010, 04:43 PM	#29 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	This was my first attempt at welding and fabricating in general. DEFINITELY not hard to do. I only have the four spares, so one rack is fine. You COULD do the same thing with 2x4's if you made a support from underneath and maybe built some shelves under the tire rack portion.... that would hold 16 tires without issue. Suspending them all from the wall on one rack may be too heavy for the span... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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03-07-2010, 02:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Just curious, is the bottom just bar on the outside or do they sit on a piece of metal. If they do are you not worried about flatspotting? I just know a lot of systems to hold tires don't let them fully sit on their bottoms that way. In any case great job on the fab. You make me want a welder.

03-07-2010, 08:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Got it. Very nice.

03-08-2010, 10:35 AM	#20 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	wow good job! i was expecting to see a homedepot particle board circle + 4 heavy duty casters (like me... )

03-08-2010, 10:55 AM	#22 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Cool, dude, very cool. If you go jobless, you sure could make sweet bucks with that thingy! Patent it, man!

03-08-2010, 03:12 PM	#28 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I haven't used a welder in over 20 years but I'm serious considering borrowing a welder and trying this one as it doesn't look too hard. The other option is to buy racks, but at $200 for a 4 tire wall rack it would cost me $800 to store all my tires!

03-08-2010, 05:33 PM	#30 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I was thinking of an 8 over 8 design with maybe an extra chain and cross brace in the middle if necessary. I did find some industrial shelving that looks promising for those with lots of tires. Mile-X - Tire Racks