always realistic. :tup:

UL turned to self certification/testing for most categories so there are lots of loop holes now.

I believe the rack would work fine with the carriage bolts instead of welds. Bolts of at least 3/8 ths diameter though.... lock washers or locking nuts too.

You guys kill me! :bowrofl:

uh oh... :ugh2:



yah, that's great. but we're talking about cheap chinese electronics now. :tup: ;)

I would be very nervous with my Z parked near or under that tire rack!

Why? The rack can withstand twice the load range of the tires and the rack is bolted to the wall with 6 lag bolts into the wall studs... It has been up for almost a year and no issues at all.
I understand paranoia, but the rack is solid. I jack my car up, put jack stands under the axles, shake the car, check the stands and then place the jack in "catch" position just in case.... lol And even then I stay out from under the car if I can help it!!!

one good reason about living in southern California is that there is no need for winter tires. but if i did, I would make something just like you did

What about track tires? Another good use for a tire rack!

Southern California...:drool:

Just a note: One of my chain link adapters (1/8") started to come apart and stretch so I upgraded all of the chain link adapters to 3/16" size just to be safe. the other three were fine, but who wants to take a chance!

That is a beautiful install, what did you end up putting on your Z for winter wheels? I'm going to have to make the investment soon.

Those are Dunlop Graspic DS3 Ice Tires. The Z will never see deep snow, but an icy road is all these are for. The wheels are Enkei EK2 Eurosports in 18" diameter. Good winter wheels but now that I am dropped on Swifts, I may never use them except for the spring and fall when the roads are too cold for the Bridgestones....

Ah crap, I just need to be able to survive with like 2-3 inches of snow on the ground. That's all I ask for :(

I would still go with Ice Tires as the siping makes for good traction and the roads are generally clear with just 2-3 inches of snowfall. You don't need snow-clearing abilities in a tire for the Z, just traction control!

These are good measurements you gave I took all the stuff I needed to work cut and welded it up put a little paint on it and installed it on the wall.

For those of you thinking of doing this go ahead his measurements are spot on.

Rep to you sir.:tiphat:

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Very Nice! I am jealous of your wheels however... :tiphat:!