Overview
The tire rack was created out of a personal need to store my wheels and tires efficiently and without damage. I designed it for future sale as a DIY project, using affordable materials and ensuring it can be built with common tools, while remaining robust enough to hold up to four sets of Michelin Pilot Sport Pro tires and their wheels.
Challenges
There were two main challenges when planning this project. The first was the height constraints of its final location, leaving only 9 inches for the stand to occupy after subtracting the tire diameter. The second was designing a frame robust enough to support a minimum of 800 lbs (1 wheel and tire weigh approx 50 lbs) while staying within the size constraints.
The Result
The result is a frame constructed using only five 4x4x12 pressure-treated posts, one 2x4x8, and a few varieties of wood screws. The lateral beams feature chamfered and smoothed edges to prevent tire flat-spotting over time. The interlocking frame design prevents shifting, eliminating the need for cross supports and further reducing material usage.
