Tire Storage Racks Builder

How to store tires properly?

If the tires are mounted on rims, they can be stored either in a stack (stacked on top of each other) or in a suspended position (hung by the rim). After all, the rims are more responsible for absorbing the load – thus reducing the risk of damaging the tire’s shape.

If you are storing only the spare tires, without the rims, they should be placed vertically (as on a car) and side by side. Hanging or stacking is not permitted, as this can cause the tire to lose its shape over time, elongate, bulge, and become oval.

Some tire manufacturers advise storing tires vertically rather than horizontally to reduce tire stress and deformation, without mentioning whether they are mounted on rims or not, and changing the tire storage position every 4 weeks. This is necessary to ensure that the tire’s fulcrum changes, that it does not deform under its own weight, that flat surfaces do not form, and that the tire itself does not become oval.

However, storing horizontally wastes a lot of space, which is inefficient for a warehouse, store, or service station. So such storage solutions are not organized and easily accessible.

Tires are stored on rivet shelving units of increased durability of metal tire storage shelving.

These tire rack storage shelving allows shelving all tire sizes: SUV tires, light truck tires, passenger car tires and tire rack heavy duty options are available allowing your floor space to securely store truck tires.

Shelving Racks vs Wall Mount Tire Rack

Tire shelves are the superior choice for commercial tire storage due to their efficient space utilization, accessibility, capacity, durability, long-term value, and organizational benefits. Their versatility and practicality make them an indispensable asset for tire shops, car stations, and warehouses aiming for optimal storage solutions.

• Limited Capacity: Wall mount tire storage systems typically have lower capacity compared to standing tire shelves. This limitation may not suffice for businesses with a substantial inventory of tires
• Space Constraints: Wall mount tire shelves occupy wall space, which might not be sufficient for accommodating a large quantity of tires, especially in expansive commercial environments
• Accessibility Challenges: Tires stored on wall mount shelves may be harder to access, requiring additional effort for retrieval. This can be inefficient and time-consuming, particularly in busy settings where quick access to tires is essential
• Installation Complexity: Installing wall mount tire shelves for a large number of tires can be complex and may require additional reinforcement to ensure structural integrity. This can lead to higher installation costs and potential delays
• Maintenance Difficulty: Maintaining cleanliness behind and underneath wall mount shelves can be challenging, leading to potential hygiene issues, especially in environments prone to dust or debris accumulation
• Visibility and Organization: With tires stacked vertically on walls, visibility and organization may become compromised, making it difficult to quickly locate specific tires or assess inventory levels. This can hinder efficient operations and inventory management
• Potential Safety Concerns: Improperly installed or overloaded wall mount shelves may pose safety risks, such as collapse or falling objects. This could lead to accidents or injuries in the workplace, particularly if heavy tires are involved

Wall mounted racks are the best solutions for personal garage space while shelving racks are the best way to store and optimize warehouses and special shops.

Heavy Duty Truck Tire Storage Racks

The racks for tires are based on the elements of the industrial shelf racks. The rack height and load capacity are individualized and depend on the products to be stored.

Let’s look at the truck tire storage rack. This is a heavy-duty tire rack storage that is designed for storage of heavy truck and bus tires on their tread. These racks have 45˚ angle beams, which allows the tires to be properly positioned on the tread.

The vertical stacking method is the most suitable way of storing tires and makes it easier to load and remove bulky tires from the rack.

By varying the length and profile of the crossbeams, it is possible to provide the necessary loads on the tire rack, even for very heavy wheels, without overpaying for unnecessary metal-intensive construction. Commercial truck tire storage racks have a 1750 lb load capacity and allows up to 50 tires organized with their specific needs. It is a perfect solution for space-saving shelving units your truck tire storage needs. Also it has multiple configurations to maximize your storage space. Access to 3-tier and 4-tier storage shelvings is easy and barely requires a ladder access to your tires.

Tire Rack Storage Systems Customizability

You can opt for your profile of crossbeam for light tire and truck tire. Notice that the round profile of the crossbeam has no deforming effect on tires during long-term wheel storage.

Besides that, you can use racks for wheels, allowing you to organize the storage of a difficult-to-handle group of goods while providing access to any product at any time.

If required, you can order a stackable racking design. So you will get a stack of 6 racks when loaded, and 20 when empty and folded.

Tire Racks on Wheels (Mobile)

Need a movable setup? We can fabricate a tire rack on wheels for easy repositioning. Request a quote for custom sizing and options.

Benefits of tire shelves

• Collapsible design;
• Adjustable system
• Aesthetic appearance;
• It can be used as a showcase;
• Possibility to install shelves for boxes and piece goods;
• Optimal design for storing tires.

Who utilizes wheel storage racks:

• Tire shops;
• Service stations;
• Spare parts stores;
• Warehouses