Tire storage can be challenging because of their large size and shape. Not only do tires take up a lot of room, but they also require extra measures to keep them in good condition. Storing them on the floor takes away garage and workbench room. Stacking a set of tires on top of each other isn’t ideal either, as they’re difficult to sort through and can fall or roll away. They might break shop equipment if they fall or roll away. Luckily, there are alternative options to free up space and improve your organization. We are going to present some of the best way to store tires.
What Are The Best Tire Storage Options?
Demand for tires continues to grow, meaning your inventory must as well. Storing tires on the floor isn’t just an issue from a storage point of view; it can also accelerate the aging process of your stock. To stay in great condition, keep tire sets in a dry location away from direct sunlight. You’ll also want them far enough away from grime, brake dust, and anything that can create humidity and other unsavory impacts. If possible, you should keep them away from cold weather.
Your tires should be stored standing upright. Doing so prevents shape distortion and exerts less pressure on them. However, if you have a lot of inventory, you know how fast this can consume your available floor space. Instead, consider using the unused storage area you already pay for.
Your shop’s open ceiling can serve as a safe and secure storage place for your tire inventory. Tire lifts hold 11 to 44 tires each! Our heavy-duty systems are mounted high overhead, which helps keep your bays open and clear.
Store Tires Upright with Overhead Lifts
The lifts securely bolt to your ceiling. By utilizin the free space above, your existing tire racks and shelves stay in place. With the push of a button, lifts move up and lower down to your level. The racks eliminate the need to continuously pick up, roll, and carry heavy tires around. Loading and unloading is a breeze.
Benefits of Using Overhead Tire Storage Systems
Tire storage lifts are safe, secure, and easy to use. Plus, they’re a great way to store your summer and winter tires during the long periods of time that they’re in the offseason.
Double their tire storage capacity
- Limit the need for climbing up ladders
- Clear and open up bays and work zones
- Reduce time spent digging through storage areas
- Improve inventory management
Another quality tire storage option is the vertical tire carousel. The Tire Carousel is a motorized vertical carousel designed for high density storage and retrieval of tires. The storage system will maximize overhead space to save up to 80% of your floor space with every tire accessible at the touch of a button. The Tire Carousel delivers tires directly to the operator at an ergonomic height reducing chances of injuries from lifting, bending, and pulling at sub-optimal positions.
The Tire Carousel features a carrier that is made up of 3 pipes in a triangular configuration. The tires sit inside the bottom, with the top limiter bar providing support and a visual for tire sizes that will fit in the carousel. Tire dividers can be placed on the top bar to separate types of tires. Each carrier comes standard with 2 tire dividers.
Benefits of the tire carousel
- Maximizes available storage by utilizing overhead space
- Up to 352 tires can be stored on a single standard carousel
- Accommodates tires up to 44” in standard models
- Store tires with or without rims
- Saves up to 80% of your floor space
- Increases workplace safety
- Built-to-fit specifications
- Improved security with security keypad and optional security gates
- RAL colors available
- Customize features and size to your application
Call us today for your tire storage needs.
