When your warehouse needs safe storage space, you look for racks with perforated decking.  Any storage system needs to work hand-in-hand with your fire protection system.  Perforated decking allows water to sluice through the rack in the event of a fire, allowing flames to be extinguished beneath the racks.  This essential safety feature makes the racks an active participant, not a hindrance, to the safety of your facility.  This also helps your tire rack to pass important fire safety codes and keep you operating.  The ratio of holes to solid deck gives good support to the tires and will not leave marks on the tires in the portable rack.

Another style of stacking rack uses wire mesh decking. This decking is less expensive than perforated metal decking and has larger openings in the deck. This is a good option if your tires are in and out of your warehouse rack frequently and the wire deck doesn't have time to leave marks on your product. Naturally, the least expensive portable stack rack for tires has no decking at all. The inner and outer rack beams are located so they support the tires. This works best if you do not have people standing on the rack as they load or unload the tires, since the rack beams do not provide as secure a work surface as a deck does.

Tier-Rack Corporation has been a leader in rack solutions and flexible warehouse racking systems for almost sixty years. The original Tier-Rack® pallet stacking frame converts regular warehouse pallets into sturdy storage racks in seconds without screws or bolts. And the Load-Nester® all-steel storage rack features light and heavy duty models of solid all-welded, knock-down, or nestable designs for all your material handling needs. Our portable stacking racks and rack systems are designed to handle and store even the most fragile, odd-shaped, and awkward merchandise. They can be designed to transport two loads at a time. Our stack racks reduce handling time, stack four to six high, and they are capable of supporting thousands of pounds per unit load. All Tier-Rack racks are engineered with a "2-to-1" safety factor to ensure the racks will perform safely and last for decades.  For more information, visit http://tier-rack.com today. 

If you have to ship tires, you know all of the headaches.  They deform and warp in heat, they get brittle in clod, they get "flat spots" when you leave them on the floor, they get dents from pallets.  Tires used to be a huge pain to ship.. Oh, did we say "used to be"?  Well, that's because you haven't been shipping your tires with Tier-Rack tire racks, the best way to ship your tires from factory to store!

Tier-Rack tire racks are specially built for tires.  They are created knowing that tires cause headaches for even the most careful companies.  With tires, you want to make sure that weight is distributed evenly throughout the tire to keep them from going flat.  There are a lot of ways to do it.  You can use perforated decking, like our racks do.  You can use interlaced tire stacking, which can also keep the pressure off of the tires.  When shipping the tires, our custom designed shipping racks can help you cube out a trailer or shipping container and save on shipping costs.Calculate your ROI using our cost saving shipping containers and you will see what a value they offer. We offer total design services for these stackable shipping racks, including AutoCAD® drafting. Often we can design a custom rack with no more than a prototype of the part to be shipped. Our product design team will deliver a solution that will hold your items securely in a cost effective stack rack. Many types of interior protective dunnage are used to keep your parts from being damaged during transit.

We can design racks to span the width of a trailer often called Truck Decking, or racks to hold individual pallet loads sitting side by side like automotive racks.  Often these shipping racks or shipping containers are designed with sides that can fold down. This allows empty racks to be stacked more densely for lower freight costs on the return trip. This also prevents the rack posts from being misplaced in shipment. Whether your products are light and fragile or heavy and awkward to handle, we have the experience to help you move your parts safely.
Past applications include the following:

• Tires
• Transmissions
• Hoods
• Catalytic converters
• Side panels
• Glass
• Palletized and boxed items

Let us show you how our years of manufacturing experience can provide you with quality shipping racks, truck decking and returnable racks at a very affordable price. We buy steel tubing directly from the tube mills in truckload quantities. Then our talented and efficient teams in our low overhead production facilities transform the steel tubing into high quality portable racks that have been designed to meet your needs. Give us a chance to prove to you than nobody does it better than Tier-Rack! Whether you need 100,000 racks or 10 racks, Tier-Rack is your best choice for stacking shipping racks, storage bins, utility racks, and shipping containers.  Visit www.tier-rack.com for more information and call 1-800-325-7869 to order today.  Nobody makes better tire racks than Tier-Rack!

When shipping anything, you need to know that it's safe and secure during the process, but also available when it arrives.  There are many ways to accomplish this, but we think that shipping racks are the best bet for moving your merchandise across the street, city, country or the world!

Let us show you how our custom designed shipping racks can help you cube out a trailer or shipping container and save on shipping costs. Calculate your ROI using our cost saving shipping containers and you will see what a value they offer. We offer total design services for these stackable shipping racks, including AutoCAD® drafting. Often we can design a custom rack with no more than a prototype of the part to be shipped. Our product design team will deliver a solution that will hold your items securely in a cost effective stack rack. Many types of interior protective dunnage are used to keep your parts from being damaged during transit.

We can design racks to span the width of a trailer often called Truck Decking, or racks to hold individual pallet loads sitting side by side like automotive racks.  Often these shipping racks or shipping containers are designed with sides that can fold down. This allows empty racks to be stacked more densely for lower freight costs on the return trip. This also prevents the rack posts from being misplaced in shipment. Whether your products are light and fragile or heavy and awkward to handle, we have the experience to help you move your parts safely.

Past applications include the following:

Transmissions

Hoods

Catalytic converters

Side panels

Glass

Palletized and boxed items

Let us show you how our years of manufacturing experience can provide you with quality shipping racks, truck decking and returnable racks at a very affordable price. We buy steel tubing directly from the tube mills in truckload quantities. Then our talented and efficient teams in our low overhead production facilities transform the steel tubing into high quality portable racks that have been designed to meet your needs. Give us a chance to prove to you than nobody does it better than Tier-Rack! Whether you need 100,000 racks or 10 racks, Tier-Rack is your best choice for stacking shipping racks, storage bins, utility racks, and shipping containers. 

Every warehouse needs to ensure that they run efficiently.  There are certain ways to ensure this, beyond buying the right racks from Tier-Rack.  Here's our list of ways to ensure that your warehouse runs efficiently and safely.

1. Processes Lead to Accountability

Create a series of processes in your warehouse that will make sure that your employees are accountable for inventory and safety.  Make them part of the solution, rather than part of the problem.  Employees that are invested in the safety and viability of the warehouse will make it run more smoothly.

2. When You Make Changes, Let Everyone Know

Post new warehouse policies.  Have meetings.  Build a rapport with the employees in the warehouse to make sure that everyone is on the same page.  All of these will make sure that your employees feel that they have been informed and know what to do.

3. Get Managers and Decision-Makers On the Floor

Senior leadership and managers make decisions all of the time about how the warehouse operates.  Shouldn't they have a first-hand knowledge of the operation?  Let them walk the floor.  Give them an opportunity to see the procedures in action.  Get hands on occasionally.  This helps in two ways.  It gives decision makers much needed intelligence on the operation at ground level, and it shows the employees in the warehouse that their bosses do care about what happens in the warehouse.

4. Have the Right Configuration 

Using the right warehouse configuration for your product and space is crucial.  The key to this is flexibility.  Being able to reconfigure the warehouse on the fly ensures that you can adapt to changes in inventory and personnel.  That's why a Stack Rack from Tier-Rack Corporation is a great fit for any warehouse.  Tier-Rack is a leading manufacturer of quality stack rack, portable rack, storage bins, warehouse rack and specialty shipping racks.  Tier-Rack has been in business for over 55 years and actually manufactures rack in our own facilities out of quality materials, we never use thinner 16 GA material.

Stack racks are durable, portable, collapsible, shippable, low-cost stacking racks that reduce costly product damage associated with bulk stacking, offers better space utilization, product identification and easier handling of product.

Factory direct prices on new and used portable stacking storage racks, pallet stacking frames and rigid or collapsible corrugated metal containers move more material, cut handling time. Pallet stacking frames utilize air space, save floor space. Tier Rack style nest-able storage racks can safely stack up to 5 high. Bulk stack safely while preventing product damage. Stack racks have a high quality powder coat paint finish. Store difficult-to-handle items. Knock down or nests when empty. Attachable sides, posts, or end frames. Stack rack is excellent for tire storage.

Common terms for stack racks are stackable box, stackable container, stackable pallet, stackable racks, stacker, stackers, stackable storage bins, stacking bins, stacking pallet, stack and rack, or simply stacking rack. If you need some advice on selecting the best solution for your application. Please feel free to call us, and one of our knowledgeable sales representatives would be happy to help you. See why Tier-Rack has been the leader in stack rack since 1955.

Tier-Rack's portable stack rack is preferred to common pallet rack for many applications due to it's flexibility.  It can be bulk stored with no aisles to save space on non perishable items or condensed down and moved to a corner when not in use for seasonal items.  Stack rack can also serve to ship product out to customers or move product around your warehouse.

Keeping tires in good shape can be a real problem.  Not only do you have to store them where they keep their original shape and integrity, but they have to be stored efficiently, so that your waregouse can run properly.  Finding a way to store them vertically is the best cause, but many racks don't stack well, and the ones that do, don't always store tires properly.

Tier-Rack has solved this.  Warehouses and other businesses that need to store tire racks vertically can use the Tier-Rack Stack Rack, or Tier Tire Racks.  These stackable racks allow companies to store tires vertically, creating "stacks" that safely and securely store tires.  These custom-designed racks allow for both safety and ease of access for storage of tires, creating a warehouse that employees can easily access their tires from.  This makes warehouses safer and more efficient, saving money and time, and protecting both your inventory and your employees.

Let us show you how our years of manufacturing experience can provide you with quality car tire racks at a very affordable price. We buy steel tubing directly from the tube mills in truckload quantities. Then our talented and efficient teams in our low overhead production facilities transform the steel tubing into high quality portable racks that have been designed to meet your needs. Give us a chance to prove to you that nobody does it better than Tier-Rack! Whether you need 100,000 tire racks or 10 tire racks, Tier-Rack is your best choice.  Visit www.tier-rack.com today for more information.

Shelves and shelf space, and the placement of shelves and containers ultimately affect the ability for you to utilize any space available.  The configuration and traffic patterns of your warehouse need to be optimized to ensure that your space is efficient.  This is where stackable racks from Tier-Rack can make your warehouse both more efficient and safer.  You can stack the racks together, and easily move them throughout your space, maximizing your space.

After you get your stackable racks, here are some other ways to maximize your space:

Be methodical when stacking items such that they are always in the same order, in a way that compliments each other. Doing this creates an order that allows easy retrieval, encouraging employees to more easily find items and to find them using the same, repeatable process, which creates efficiency over time. And, you are less likely to lose items and less likely to have spoilage of items that have a shorter shelf life while optimizing space available, which will create more shelf space for inventory storage.

Keep the space clean in your warehouse such that it is free of any unneeded items. If you organize your building in a way that maximises the given area, you can greatly improve the flow and efficiency of movement. More areas can be used when items are set in an area specifically designated for those items. The position and arrangement of the items greatly affects the available space given to you. A metric that is often used to measure this efficiency is “inventory turns.” The greater the number, the more times you are replenishing your inventory and making greater efficiency of your inventory space.

Think carefully and highly value every space used for any warehouse storage needs. If an item isn’t really needed to be stored locally, remove it. Only using space you truly need significantly improves the number of items you can fit in any given building, increasing efficiency and avoiding unnecessary expansion. Doing this can also help lower the cost for the maintenance and security of the facility you maintain.

Knowing your space and using it properly is the key to safe, efficient warehouse usage. Let us show you how our years of manufacturing experience can provide you with quality stack racks at a very affordable price. We buy steel tubing directly from the tube mills in truckload quantities. Then our talented and efficient teams in our low overhead production facilities transform the steel tubing into high quality portable racks that have been designed to meet your needs. Give us a chance to prove to you that nobody does it better than Tier-Rack! Whether you need 100,000 racks or 10 racks, Tier-Rack is your best choice. Visit www.tier-rack.com today for more information.

The most important thing to consider in a storage based business is your warehouse.  Warehouse storage can make your company succeed or fail, whether it's not being able to store all of the tires that may be needed on-hand, and another is how to ACCESS all of that inventory.  Finding a balance between these two extremes is something that Tier-Rack Corporation does very well.

The Tier-Rack Stack Rack is a versatile solution for all of these problems, giving any product, including tires, the ability to be stacked easily within the warehouse.  These racks can be moved to create space and adapt to different configurations when needed, giving your company the flexibility needed in the ever changing world of tires.  Season by season, racks of tires can be rotated to allow for that season's inventory to be accessed more easily.  These sturdy, well-designed racks make the perfect storage solution for any tire rack problem.

Tier-Rack Corp of St. Louis, MO has been providing custom designed and manufactured tire racks since 1955.  Tier-Rack has created hundreds of customized racks for every shape and size of tire, using wire mesh and perforated decking to support the tires while keeping them from warping during long periods of non-use.  Let us show you how our years of manufacturing experience can provide you with quality earthmoving machine tire racks at a very affordable price. We buy steel tubing directly from the tube mills in truckload quantities. Then our talented and efficient teams in our low overhead production facilities transform the steel tubing into high quality portable racks that have been designed to meet your needs. Give us a chance to prove to you that nobody does it better than Tier-Rack! Whether you need 100,000 tire racks or 10 tire racks, Tier-Rack is your best choice.  Visit www.tier-rack.com today!

Tier-Rack Tire Racks are for more than just keeping your tires secure in tyour shop.  They can also be utilized to help keep your tires safe during transit to stores, or from warehouses.  Keeping your tires on tire racks during transit is the best way to ensure that you will get them to their destination in the same condition that they leave in.

Our center post Tier-RackR tire stacking frame is a popular alternative for those who appreciate the ease of loading and unloading tires when there are no obstructions on the corners of the stack racks. These tire racks are also one of the least expensive storage solution for tires  available. The frames easily attach to your existing warehouse pallets and will hold loads of 2,000 pounds per pallet when the racks are stacked five high.

If you need shipping containers for tires, Tier-Rack Corporation manufactures a folding rack for the economical return of the racks. Since the posts are not removed from the rack, there is no concern about losing some posts during the return trip. As with all of our varieties of tire racks, these can be made for any size and load capacity that you need. These shipping racks can be designed with or without decking to meet your needs. They are strong enough to withstand years of use and material handling.  The tire and rack combination is what 90% of tire distributors use to store tires effectively.

Tier-Rack Corporation has been a leader in rack solutions and flexible warehouse racking systems for almost sixty years. The original Tier-RackR pallet stacking frame converts regular warehouse pallets into sturdy storage racks in seconds without screws or bolts. And the Load-NesterR all-steel storage rack features light and heavy duty models of solid all-welded, knock-down, or nestable designs for all your material handling needs. Our portable stacking racks and rack systems are designed to handle and store even the most fragile, odd-shaped, and awkward merchandise. They can be designed to transport two loads at a time. Our stack racks reduce handling time, stack up to six high, and they are capable of supporting thousands of pounds per unit load. All Tier-Rack racks are engineered with a "2-to-1" safety factor to ensure the racks will perform safely and last for decades. For more information, visit http://tier-rack.com today.

Do you run a warehouse?  If so, you know that running a warehouse is a complicated job.  Between maintaining schedules and keeping people working, making the warehouse easily accessible and safe is the main task.  Rotating old stock forward, keeping aisles clear, and ensuring that the stock is stored in a way that the items don't become damaged are all vital components to success.

Maintaining this balance is vital in storage warehouses that keep tires; tire shops, big box stores, auto repair shops, and any business that repairs their own vehicles.  These shops need to have their stock readily available. Their customers need to have their vehicles fixed, and moving the customers in and out quickly can make all of the difference in staying open and going out of business. Tires also have specialized storage needs. Storing them correctly physically keeps them from warping, which can lead to blowouts and lawsuits.

Tier-Rack Corporation has been a leader in rack solutions and flexible warehouse racking systems for almost sixty years. The original Tier-Rack® pallet stacking frame converts regular warehouse pallets into sturdy storage racks in seconds without screws or bolts. And the Load-Nester® all-steel storage rack features light and heavy duty models of solid all-welded, knock-down, or nestable designs for all your material handling needs. Our portable stacking racks and rack systems are designed to handle and store even the most fragile, odd-shaped, and awkward merchandise. They can be designed to transport two loads at a time. Our stack racks reduce handling time, stack four to six high, and they are capable of supporting thousands of pounds per unit load. All Tier-Rack racks are engineered with a "2-to-1" safety factor to ensure the racks will perform safely and last for decades.  For more information, visit http://tier-rack.com today.

If you store carpets and pads, you know how difficult it can be.  Rolled products are notoriously hard to store, as they tend to...wander.  You can't use a standard rack, because the rolls are exceptionally long, and will roll off of the side.  A carpet rack from Tier-Rack provides security for your carpet and pad racks, freeing you to use your warehouse to its fullest.

The carpet roll rack also provides security for the rolls of carpet or padding as they are being moved from receiving to the storage area. It is faster and easier for a forklift truck to pick up loaded carpet storage racks than pallets of loose carpet. The rolls are held securely by the uprights as the carpet rack is moved. The rolls don't fall off of the rack like they might from a pallet.

Stage your empty carpet pad rack at the receiving dock. Unload the loose rolls from the truck onto the carpet racking, pick the racks up with your fork lift or pallet jack and move them into your storage area. Customers have reported that they can reduce the time needed to unload a 53’ trailer by 75% using our carpet racks.

Let us show you how our years of manufacturing industrial racking can provide you with quality carpet racks at a very affordable price. We buy steel tubing directly from the tube mills in truckload quantities. Then our talented and efficient teams in our low overhead production facilities transform the steel tubing into high quality carpet shelving that has been designed to meet your needs. Give us a chance to prove to you that nobody does it better than Tier-Rack! Whether you need 100,000 stack racks or 10 stack racks, Tier-Rack is your best choice for a rack system for carpet and carpet padding stacking rack.

We have news for warehouse managers.  If you have a warehouse with an odd design, or you feel as if the sales area or the shop's repair area is pushing you into a smaller space, or you find that you're leaving product on the floor instead of stacking it where it won't be damaged or dangerous to foot traffic, we have a solution.  Contact Tier-Rack Corporation to fix that problem today.

Tier-Rack sells thousands of racks to help your organization in every way possible, from retail wheeled tire racks to enormous stationary racks to the stack racks that make vertical storage possible.  They are your source for any storage solution that your company will need and will work with you to make sure that your issue is solved.  Tier-Rack also uses only the highest quality metals and materials to create their racks, in their two US-based manufacturing plants.  

Tier-Rack engineers can also design any rack for you, and with their manufacturing and engineering experience, will make exactly the rack that your company needs built, guaranteed.  Please call 800-325-7869 and visit www.tier-rack.com today to find out how Tier-Rack can make exactly the racks that your company needs to get that warehouse under control.

Tire Racks Make Your Business Mobile

 Using a wheeled tire cart or a tire display rack is the best way for any company that sells tires to operate.  These racks are specially designed for both form and function, and make the task of operating a tire dealership much easier.  They show the tires in an attractive manner, and also make them easy to move through repair bays and sales floors.  They are built to safely store and carry the tires, in order to allow for both temporary and long-term storage.  The SC-TIRSTORERACK from Tier-Rack is the ideal solution for these needs.

However, it's not just for tire sellers.  These racks are great for any place that does their own tires and vehicle repair.  If you have a fleet of vehicles, your repair shop can use these retail tire racks to store and move tires throughout your facility as well.  They are an inexpensive solution to a thorny issue, and can save your technicians from having to lug tires all over the repair bay.

Contact Tier-Rack today to order the SC-TIRSTORERACK tire display rack.  Call (800) 325-7869 and visit us at www.tier-rack.com for more information.  Tier-Rack has been the leader in storage rack technology since 1955, when they invented the stack rack.  This technology has given companies the world over the tools to transform and configure their warehouses into efficient, profitable parts of their business.  Let Tier-Rack quote you on your warehouse needs today.

Tier-Rack is the original source for truck tire storage rack, and has helped thousands of customers eliminate material handling issues related to store truck tires . In 1955 Tier-Rack originated the stackable frames for tire storage and now is the leading manufacturer of all steel racks for tires.

Choose the style of truck tire rack that works best for your material handling needs. some customers add wire mesh deck that meets fire codes by allowing water from overhead sprinklers to pass through to the stack racks below and protect the side walls. The ratio of holes to solid deck gives good support to the tires and will not leave marks on the tires in the tire rack. 

Our center post Tier-Rack® tire stacking frame is a popular alternative for those who appreciate the ease of loading and unloading tires when there are no obstructions on the corners of the stack racks. These truck tire racks are also the least expensive storage solution  for tires available. The frames easily attach to your existing warehouse pallets, and will hold loads of 2,000 pounds per pallet when the racks are stacked five high.  Truck tire storage is easy and inexpensive with a Tier-Rack tire stacking frame.

We buy steel tubing directly from the tube mills in truckload quantities. Then our talented and efficient teams in our low overhead production facilities transform the steel tubing into high quality portable racks that have been designed to meet your needs. Whether you need just a truck tire rack or 100,000 truck tire racks, see why Tier-Rack is your best choice for truck tire storage..

Warehouse issues come at warehouse managers from a lot of different directions.  Storage, temperature, accessibility, are all hallmarks of issues with warehouse management, especially with perishable or fungible items such as tires.  However, the issue of space is one that can be remedied with a Tier-Rack stack rack, one of the many varieties of racks available from Tier-Rack.  Whatever the issue with warehouse space, Tier-Rack can deliver a solution, from stacking racks to custom designs to fit your warehouse like a glove.  

Tier-Rack Corporation has been a leader in rack solutions and flexible warehouse racking systems for fifty years. The original Tier-Rack® pallet stacking frame converts regular warehouse pallets into sturdy storage racks in seconds without screws or bolts. And the Load-Nester® all-steel storage rack features light and heavy duty models of solid all-welded, knock-down, or nestable designs for all your material handling needs.

Our portable stacking racks and rack systems are designed to handle and store even the most fragile, odd-shaped, and awkward merchandise. They can be designed to transport two loads at a time. Our stack racks reduce handling time, stack four to six high, and they are capable of supporting thousands of pounds per unit load. All styles of racking are engineered to meet and/or exceed the "2-to-1" safety factor established by the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) for portable rack design specifications.  Call us at 800-325-7869 and visit www.tier-rack.com today.  

Running a warehouse is a complicated job.  Beyond the job of organizing schedules and keeping people on task, keeping the warehouse's stock accessible and safe is the main task.  Finding a balance between rotating old stock forward, keeping aisles clear, and ensuring that the stock is stored in a way that the items don't become damaged is very important.

This balance is especially important in warehouses that store tires, such as tire shops, big box stores, auto repair shops, and any business that repairs their own vehicles.  These warehouses need to have their stock accessible, as their customers need to have their vehicles fixed, and moving the customers in and out quickly can make all of the difference in staying open and going out of business.  Tires also have to be stored correctly physically to keep them from warping, which can lead to blowouts and lawsuits.

Tier-Rack Corporation has been a leader in rack solutions and flexible warehouse racking systems for almost sixty years. The original Tier-Rack® pallet stacking frame converts regular warehouse pallets into sturdy storage racks in seconds without screws or bolts. And the Load-Nester® all-steel storage rack features light and heavy duty models of solid all-welded, knock-down, or nestable designs for all your material handling needs. Our portable stacking racks and rack systems are designed to handle and store even the most fragile, odd-shaped, and awkward merchandise. They can be designed to transport two loads at a time. Our stack racks reduce handling time, stack four to six high, and they are capable of supporting thousands of pounds per unit load. All Tier-Rack racks are engineered with a "2-to-1" safety factor to ensure the racks will perform safely and last for decades.  For more information, visit http://tier-rack.com today.

Warehouse managers, listen up.  Do you have a warehouse with an odd design?  Feel like the store's sales area or the repair area for your shop is pushing you into a smaller space? Do you find that you're leaving product on the floor instead of stacking it where it won't be damaged or dangerous to foot traffic?  Then contact Tier-Rack Corporation to fix that problem today.

Tier-Rack sells thousands of racks to help your organization in every way possible, from retail wheeled tire racks to enormous stationary racks to the stack racks that make vertical storage possible.  They are your source for any storage solution that your company will need and will work with you to make sure that your issue is solved.  Tier-Rack also uses only the highest quality metals and materials to create their racks, in their two US-based manufacturing plants.  

Tier-Rack engineers can also design any rack for you, and with their manufacturing and engineering experience, will make exactly the rack that your company needs built, guaranteed.  Please call 800-325-7869 and visit www.tier-rack.com today to find out how Tier-Rack can make exactly the racks that your company needs to get that warehouse under control.

Truck tire racks have helped many tire companies with storing very big tires that are awkward and difficult to handle.

In recent times, Tier-Rack has started designing and manufacturing truck tire racks to store truck tires, bus tires, Off-The-Road tires, (OTR tires) Sport Utility Vehicle tires (SUV tires) and All-Terrain-Vehicle tires (ATV tires) for tire companies. Truck tire racks are mobile racks that can be moved very easily with the average forklift. These storage racks are also designed to stack up to 4 high when fully loaded which means you need a minimum of 22 feet of warehouse ceiling height to utilize their full capability.

The truck tire rack is larger and constructed with heavier tubing compared to passenger tire rack. The main differences between these two racks are the number of tires that can be stored. Passenger tire racks have a tire capacity of 24 to 32 tires while truck tire racks hold approximately 12 tires per rack. For this reason tire companies stress that stack rack manufactures design racks that take up the least amount of room in their warehouse and still store as many tires as possible.

If you want to learn more about stack racks click www.tier-rack.com, email sales@tier-rack, or call 1-800-325-7869 for more information.

Storing tires can be difficult for businesses or individuals.  Here is part 2 of our tire storage guide to help ensure that your tires are stored correctly and safely.  To read part one, click HERE. 

6. Keep the sun off

Tires need to stay out of the sun, as the exposure to the sun heats the tires, leading them to warp and deform.  They soak up all sunlight sent at them, and this takes away a lot of the long term durability of the tires.

7. Ozone will kill them

Ozone can damage tires, so make sure that the tires aren't stored in the warehouse near machinery that creates a lot of ozone, like electric motors, furnaces, and central vacuums.

8. Storing tires on the vehicle is very stressful

If you have to store a vehicle for long periods of time, the constant weight on the tires can cause tire damage. If you can, move the vehicle or take it out for a short drive every once in a while – you’ll relieve the stress on the tire and help keep the tire’s rubber compounds lubricated and supple. If your vehicle is stored outside, cover the tires to protect them from direct sunlight.

9. Tires need a cool, dry environment

When it’s time to put your tires away, make sure you store them in a cool, dry place like your basement, climate-controlled garage, or workshop. Avoid storing tires outdoors, in a standard garage, or in an attic – basically, any place that could be very hot, wet, humid, or cold.

10. Tires with different colors or lettering are very vulnerable

Use caution when storing whitewall or white-lettered tires. If you stack the tires, stack white-to-white and black-to-black (white sides touching each other and black sides touching each other). This will help keep the white parts of the tire pristine and clean. And of course, if you used storage bags as mentioned earlier, this won’t even be a concern.

For more information on how proper tire storage can extend the life of your company's tires, or any other warehouse rack storage issues or questions, please visit www.tier-rack.com and call 1-800-325-7869 today!

Learning how to properly store tires can be a real headache.  Do you store them on their sides?  Up and down?  Interlaced?  On the rim or off?  Here is Part 1 of our list of tire storage tips.  Look for Part 2 next week!

1. Clean the tires before storage

Ensure that your tires are clean before they are stored, as the accumulation of gunk on them can lead to damage and wear on them.  They can also stain, giving them the appearance of older, used tires, even for brand-new tires.

2. Try sealing them

The less air trapped with the tires, the better they perform.  Tires can be bagged and air sealed, to help ensure that they don't develop rot or mold.

3. Store them straight up

The best way to store tires is standing upright – it puts less stress on the tires. If you have to stack your tires, try not to stack them too high. If your tire tower gets too tall, it could topple over and damage the tires.

However, if your tires are mounted on the rims, you should store them stacked, not upright.

4. Can they be hung?

If your tires are mounted on the rims, hanging them from hooks is a great storage option. But unmounted tires should never be hung – the stress can cause distortion and damage.

5. Tire totes? Do such things really exist?

They do – some folks like to use “tire totes” to store and carry tires. While these totes are convenient, tidy, and make carrying tires easier, they’re not airtight, so they don’t necessarily protect tires from the atmosphere. If you want to use tire totes, we recommend putting the tires in plastic bags (as described above) first, then putting them in the totes.

Check back next week for part 2, and remember that Tier-Rack Corporation will help you with all of your tire rack and storage needs.  Visit www.tier-rack.com today and call 1-800-325-7869 for more information on storage solutions for your business.

The Tire Industry Association’s Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) has issued best management practices guidelines for proper tire storage.

The document outlines the steps tire dealers must take in storing tires to maximize the service life of their inventory, TIA said.

“If tires are not stored correctly, it may result in the loss of performance as prolonged exposure to outside forces like heat, direct sunlight and ozone can affect the integrity of the materials,” TIA said.

The document includes guidelines for outdoor and long-term storage of vehicles, TIA said.

This is the seventh best management practices compilation TIA has drafted, covering handling, transporting, recycling and/or disposing of materials important to tire dealers, including tires, used oil, fluids, degreasers and batteries. All available for free download at www.tireindustry.org.

If you need shipping containers for tires, Tier-RackR Corporation manufactures a folding rack for the economical return of the racks. Since the posts are not removed from the rack, there is no concern about losing some posts during the return trip. As with all of our varieties of tire racks, these can be made for any size and load capacity that you need. These shipping racks can be designed with or without decking to meet your needs. They are strong enough to withstand years of use and material handling.  The tire and rack combination is what 90% of tire distributors use to store tires effectively.

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