Set Up Your Garage On A Budget With These Tyre Racking Solutions.

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You decide to put that knack for fixing cars and engines, coupled with the years at college, to use and open a small garage.

After obtaining the business licences, drawing up a business plan and applying for loans, you set out looking for a location for your garage.

The problem is you are not exactly rolling in the money. This leaves few choice spaces available to rent. Let’s face it, not all of us have access to funds from the Prince’s Trust.

You finally find a space, much smaller than your grand vision of your garage. At this point, you start to think that getting the education was the easy part. Actually setting up a fully functional garage is quite a task. You are faced with a TON of options. From choice of floor covering, to wall paint; tool sets to diagnostic programs; workbenches to storage solutions; the list stretches on and on. You need all these, but you also need to stay within budget.

This article will walk you through the options you have for cheap and functional tyre storage.

Every garage has a tyre section and simply stacking tyres in a corner is a health and safety hazard. There is also the possibility of getting new and worn tyres getting mixed up. These solutions help your business stay safe and organised.

1. If floor spaces is at an absolute premium, consider buying a wall mounted tyre rack. These heavy duty steel racks hold your loose tyres away from the ground in a rack bolted to your garage wall. While these require some assembly, they provide an efficient storage solution.

2. Another tyre storage option is the trolley. More commonly used around motorsport events, it provides a practical storage system for a garage on a budget. Perched on lockable castors, it can be moved to any part of the garage where it is needed.

3. The most common system however is the boltless tyre rack. This is a favourite among small garages and small car clubs. For one, it is easy to set up with no drilling or cutting required. It comes in standard depth of 455mm , but you can vary the width depending on the space you have available.

  • You also have a choice of multiple levels, all the way up to 4 levels high, to accommodate more tyres.
  • You can get a single bay or a double bay/back to back option. That is one way of increasing holding capacity without taking up even more floor space.
  • Most racks have steel beams and posts that are powder coated to take the wear and tear from bumps and corrosive chemical splashes that are prevalent in a workshop environment.
  • The design is double-sided, allowing access from either side or one-sided if placed along walls and have a loading capacity of 200kg.

At Monarch Shelving, we also provide all the accessories needed to securely fix the rack to the floor, whether it is a timber floor or a concrete floor.

You don’t have to buy brand new tyre racks; many outlets offer used racks hat are just as sturdy and efficient. Another tip is that, some types of longspan shelving can be repurposed as tyre racks. You just have to ensure the dimensions are around 455mm deep, and simply take out the shelf. Ask your supplier for all the options available. This allows you to make an informed decision and save on a racking system.

At Monarch Shelving Limited, we stock tyre racking solutions of varying sizes and levels.

Whatever your garage requirements, we can get you sorted. Contact us today and let us help you create a tidy tyre storage environment.