Inexpensive tire rack

CinciBlueBimmer · 09-22-2008, 09:02 PM

I spent the weekend cleaning up and organizing my garage. I thought about buying or building a wall-mounted tire rack (actually 2) to hold my track and winter tires, but I came up with a better solution. I went out to Costco and bought a "Gorilla Rack"-type shelving setup, but used the middle shelf racks to hold the tires. Instead of spending $300 on two racks, I spent $70 and even got some extra storage out of it. Not bad!

bigjae1976 · 09-22-2008, 11:48 PM

That looks really good. The only thing I would worry about is the tire touching the wall and leaving a mark.

CinciBlueBimmer · 09-23-2008, 06:28 AM

Yeah, it's not obvious in the picture but the shelf is pulled away from the wall to provide clearance. I suppose that if space was tight you could add a sheet of plastic or something behind the shelf to protect the wall.

monsta · 09-23-2008, 02:42 PM

looks good...as soon as I get into trackdays I'm going to use this tip...

badfish · 09-23-2008, 02:53 PM

Nice! Which rack did you use? Can you tell me which one it is from this link?

CinciBlueBimmer · 09-23-2008, 03:41 PM

It's actually not Gorilla brand. I think Sam's sells Gorilla but Costco has another brand. Anyhow, it's your standard 18" deep, 72" tall 48" wide shelving unit. I think it was $67.99 at Costco.

The key factor here is the "Z-bend" shelf support rails. They'll resist twisting much better than an "L" shaped rail.

Here's a link to Sam's shelving... these are 24" deep, which is probably too deep though. You want about 18" deep to support the tire correctly: http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...=5&item=393281

GregW / Oregon · 09-23-2008, 09:44 PM

I used these, because I have my spares under a window ($17 each): http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...C+23+1-2%22.do

Rick · 09-23-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

I used these, because I have my spares under a window ($17 each): http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...C+23+1-2%22.do

I forgot who said it (it was a few months ago) but Greg... you really are a Griots Whore!

GregW / Oregon · 09-24-2008, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by rickc

I forgot who said it (it was a few months ago) but Greg... you really are a Griots Whore!

Buy local! (well, they're only 125 miles away)! I met Richard at Pacific Motosports at a historic race where he was driving an old Maclaren F2 car (identical to my friend's)--nice guy.

Last month the Puget Sound chapter of BMWCCA had a meet at Griot's personal garage/house--I didn't go, but it looked pretty cool, as you can imagine.

I like a lot of their basic products like wheel cleaner & detailing spray. I like that you can buy them by the gallon and refill, too. I go elasewhere for a lot of stuff.

JEllis · 10-08-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Buy local! (well, they're only 125 miles away)! I met Richard at Pacific Motosports at a historic race where he was driving an old Maclaren F2 car (identical to my friend's)--nice guy.

Last month the Puget Sound chapter of BMWCCA had a meet at Griot's personal garage/house--I didn't go, but it looked pretty cool, as you can imagine.

I like a lot of their basic products like wheel cleaner & detailing spray. I like that you can buy them by the gallon and refill, too. I go elasewhere for a lot of stuff.

All I use is Griots, micro fiber towels, car wash, wax, interior cleaner, even my bucket is from Griots...

Jason

MVEED3 · 10-08-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CinciE92M3

...I spent $70 and even got some extra storage out of it. Not bad!

Cool use of the shelving. I have a set already. Good to know I can configure them this way when the time comes.

Allen

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CinciBlueBimmer Love my car! 9 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i / Dinan S1 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	It's actually not Gorilla brand. I think Sam's sells Gorilla but Costco has another brand. Anyhow, it's your standard 18" deep, 72" tall 48" wide shelving unit. I think it was $67.99 at Costco. The key factor here is the "Z-bend" shelf support rails. They'll resist twisting much better than an "L" shaped rail. Here's a link to Sam's shelving... these are 24" deep, which is probably too deep though. You want about 18" deep to support the tire correctly: http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...=5&item=393281 __________________ 2018 M240i xi (LCI) \| Estoril Blue \| Dinan Stage 1
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