Homemade Tire Rack

kenchan · 11-30-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

^always the cynic.

always realistic.

ChrisSlicks · 11-30-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

so do you really think those UL labels on cheap electronics actually went through UL approval (or without some sort of major waiver)?

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

wheee! · 11-30-2010, 09:12 PM

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!

kenchan · 12-01-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

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

uh oh...

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Originally Posted by wheee!

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!

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

tjlazer · 12-01-2010, 01:01 PM

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

wheee! · 12-02-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

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!!!

JollyGoodChap · 12-03-2010, 03:02 PM

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

wheee! · 12-06-2010, 08:37 PM

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

Southern California...

wheee! · 06-16-2011, 05:29 PM

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!

EYE ESS · 07-06-2011, 09:15 AM

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.

wheee! · 07-06-2011, 11:46 PM

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....

EYE ESS · 07-07-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

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

wheee! · 07-07-2011, 09:00 AM

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!

Baer383 · 07-24-2011, 11:32 AM

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.

wheee! · 07-24-2011, 11:54 AM

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

!

11-30-2010, 09:12 PM	#48 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	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! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

12-01-2010, 01:01 PM	#50 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	I would be very nervous with my Z parked near or under that tire rack! __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

12-06-2010, 08:37 PM	#53 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	What about track tires? Another good use for a tire rack! Southern California... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

06-16-2011, 05:29 PM	#54 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	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! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

07-06-2011, 09:15 AM	#55 (permalink)
EYE ESS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sideways Posts: 107 Drives: Like a Boss Rep Power: 14	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. __________________ CURRENT: '11 Gun Metallic 370Z 6MT Sport SOLD: '10 Solid Red 370Z 6MT Sport - Car Pictures \| '08 Obsidian IS250 6MT \| '04 Eternal Blue Pearl RSX

12-03-2010, 03:02 PM	#52 (permalink)
JollyGoodChap Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lust Angeles Posts: 328 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 15	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

07-06-2011, 11:46 PM	#56 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	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.... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

07-07-2011, 09:00 AM	#58 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	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! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

07-24-2011, 11:32 AM	#59 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	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. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

07-24-2011, 11:54 AM	#60 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Very Nice! I am jealous of your wheels however... ! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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