Tire storage wall mount

Jul 26th, 2021 11:03 pm

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Madevilz [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Dec 11, 2008; 7317 posts; 3703 upvotes; Montreal

Jul 26th, 2021 11:03 pm

Finished putting up this tire rack

Noticed that the weight of the tires create a small bend / flex at the center. Is this normal or will this rack break over time?

It is supposed to hold up to 300lbs.

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Jul 26th, 2021 11:53 pm

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Andy34: Deal Addict; Dec 19, 2015; 3777 posts; 2224 upvotes; Calgary, AB

Jul 26th, 2021 11:53 pm

I’ve been using ours for 4 years and it has looked like that from the start. Rather disconcerting. I just make sure I don’t stand underneath it just in case.

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Jul 27th, 2021 12:08 am

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SubjectivelyObjective: Deal Addict; Jun 26, 2019; 2064 posts; 1793 upvotes; GTA

Jul 27th, 2021 12:08 am

Yeah, the foldable ones have always had a kink in them. I think they are rated for 225lbs or something.

The other fixed one I have is pretty solid, and its rated for 300lbs. That gets the SUV tires, the other one gets my car tires.

I do a few pullups on them each tire change to make sure they are still in good shape,

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Jul 27th, 2021 12:36 am

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Madevilz [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Dec 11, 2008; 7317 posts; 3703 upvotes; Montreal

Jul 27th, 2021 12:36 am

SubjectivelyObjective wrote: ↑ I do a few pullups on them each tire change to make sure they are still in good shape,

Haha that would have been a great alternative during the lockdown when it was impossible to find gym equipements lol

Jul 27th, 2021 10:00 am

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jriggz: Newbie; Mar 15, 2012; 64 posts; 18 upvotes; TORONTO

Jul 27th, 2021 10:00 am

Mine is the same. Design flaw because one tube goes in the other.

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Jul 27th, 2021 11:59 am

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rjp123: Member; May 1, 2007; 416 posts; 208 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 27th, 2021 11:59 am

Same story here. Bars look like it is about to break, but no - they have held up.

I did have a tire jump off once because I didn't put it up properly and it landed on a milk crate and crushed it. Beware - if they fall they'll destroy whatever is underneath (people, car, animals, etc.).

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Jul 27th, 2021 12:14 pm

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Madevilz [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Dec 11, 2008; 7317 posts; 3703 upvotes; Montreal

Jul 27th, 2021 12:14 pm

rjp123 wrote: ↑ Same story here. Bars look like their about to break, but no - they have held up.

I did have a tire jump off once because I didn't put it up properly and it landed on a milk crate and crushed it. Beware - if they fall they'll destroy whatever is underneath (people, car, animals, etc.).

Putting it over the door doesn't seem like a very good idea anymore lol

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Jul 27th, 2021 1:37 pm

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Drakestar: Deal Addict; Dec 14, 2011; 1968 posts; 1144 upvotes; London

Jul 27th, 2021 1:37 pm

Mine also bends somewhat like yours (I bought mine at Canadian Tire, red colour) about four years ago. It has held up. I always put a ratchet strap across the front of mine since they don't seem it "sit" very deep. Mine is overtop of our pop up camper, so if it failed it would not be the end of the world (but not a great outcome either). I would not be putting it overtop of a door that is used.

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Jul 27th, 2021 3:57 pm

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mrweather: Deal Fanatic; Aug 29, 2011; 9347 posts; 6486 upvotes; Mississauga

Jul 27th, 2021 3:57 pm

I've got the red CT one as well. I trashed the hardware they provided and used beefier lag bolts into the 2x4 studs in my unfinished garage. Been mounted for over ten years and no issues.

Jul 27th, 2021 5:58 pm

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jdmfishingonly: Deal Fanatic; Oct 13, 2008; 7115 posts; 3633 upvotes; Durham

Jul 27th, 2021 5:58 pm

Save room by stacking them in the corner of the garage

Three sets of winters nicely tucked away.

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Jul 27th, 2021 6:09 pm

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Ballroomblitz1: Deal Addict; Oct 2, 2018; 2877 posts; 3376 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 27th, 2021 6:09 pm

I think you should be fine looking at your pictures, a slight bend wouldn't concern me as you are less then 300 lbs which is what that particular setup is spec'd for.

They usually sell these tire racks in 300 lbs and 375 lbs versions, i have two of the 375 pounders as i always like to choose the heavier of the two just in case in future i get heavier tires like truck tires. However i only have SUV's and either tire rack would do the job....as mentioned however i never know what the future holds and went heavier.

Yours should be fine.

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Jul 27th, 2021 7:11 pm

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Bianco13: Deal Addict; Jan 23, 2015; 1341 posts; 983 upvotes; Woodbridge, ON

Jul 27th, 2021 7:11 pm

Madevilz wrote: ↑ Putting it over the door doesn't seem like a very good idea anymore lol

I have a pair of the same tire racks and have been using them for about 7-8 years now. Also mounted over a door, very solid never had an issue.

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Jul 27th, 2021 8:15 pm

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TLSRULZ: Deal Addict; Apr 18, 2005; 3683 posts; 1917 upvotes; Mississauga

Jul 27th, 2021 8:15 pm

How do you guys get the tires up there.. ??

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Jul 27th, 2021 8:26 pm

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Todd96srv: Sr. Member; Dec 4, 2009; 771 posts; 785 upvotes

Jul 27th, 2021 8:26 pm

6’ step ladder. Standing on the floor, I lift the tire and put it on the top step, then climb the ladder 3-4 rungs and lift it to the storage rack.

Gotta be strong and confident on the ladder to do this without hurting yourself, don’t take any risks if you’re not ready. #fallingdownhurts

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Jul 27th, 2021 10:34 pm

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Madevilz [OP]: Deal Fanatic; Dec 11, 2008; 7317 posts; 3703 upvotes; Montreal

Jul 27th, 2021 10:34 pm

TLSRULZ wrote: ↑ How do you guys get the tires up there.. ??

Work on your overhead press

Jul 28th, 2021 4:27 am

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ZxExN: Deal Addict; Nov 30, 2005; 1900 posts; 1469 upvotes; Ottawa, ON

Jul 28th, 2021 4:27 am

Lol no matter how confident you feel, putting it directly above a door is kinda sketchy

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Jul 28th, 2021 11:52 am

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BDSL: Deal Addict; Sep 22, 2009; 3717 posts; 2702 upvotes; Markham

Jul 28th, 2021 11:52 am

Madevilz wrote: ↑ Finished putting up this tire rack

Noticed that the weight of the tires create a small bend / flex at the center. Is this normal or will this rack break over time?

It is supposed to hold up to 300lbs.

It will not break as long as you installed it as per installation manual and not exceeding the capacity.
All metal will deflect a little.
If you are still concern about the bend in the tubing, you can slide a slightly bigger and thicker tubing (can be found at Princess Auto) over the existing tubing.

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Jul 28th, 2021 12:54 pm

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BDSL: Deal Addict; Sep 22, 2009; 3717 posts; 2702 upvotes; Markham

Jul 28th, 2021 12:54 pm

Todd96srv wrote: ↑ 6’ step ladder. Standing on the floor, I lift the tire and put it on the top step, then climb the ladder 3-4 rungs and lift it to the storage rack.

Gotta be strong and confident on the ladder to do this without hurting yourself, don’t take any risks if you’re not ready. #fallingdownhurts

That is why I never bother installing these racks. I already have a bad back. It is a risk carrying at +40 lb wheel up the ladder in an awkward position.
I store my wheels on ground level.

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Jul 28th, 2021 1:53 pm

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Andy34: Deal Addict; Dec 19, 2015; 3777 posts; 2224 upvotes; Calgary, AB

Jul 28th, 2021 1:53 pm

jdmfishingonly wrote: ↑ Save room by stacking them in the corner of the garage

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Three sets of winters nicely tucked away.

That takes up more space...?

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Jul 28th, 2021 3:17 pm

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mrweather: Deal Fanatic; Aug 29, 2011; 9347 posts; 6486 upvotes; Mississauga

Jul 28th, 2021 3:17 pm

Andy34 wrote: ↑ That takes up more space...?

Yep. Garages in modern homes aren't that deep. In my garage, I couldn't stack my winter tires like that and fit my car in.

My parents' house built in 1974 when cars were 20' long? Oh yeah, acres of floor space at the back of the garage.