Tire industry
Tires are among the most demanding products to store in a warehouse. Stacked on the floor, they develop flat spots as the weight of the stack deforms the rubber of the bottom tires-damage that shortens service life and leads to customer complaints. Unsecured stacks topple easily, creating injury and product-damage risks in busy facilities. And unlike most stored goods, tires burn rapidly, producing intense heat and some of the most toxic smoke of any industrial fire. These conditions have driven tire warehouses, dealerships, and retread facilities to move away from floor stacking entirely.
How Tire Racking Solve the Industry's Core Problems
Eliminating flat spotting. Metal tire racks hold each tire individually or in small, controlled groups, removing the weight-on-weight pressure that deforms rubber during long-term storage. Tires keep their shape-and their value.
Removing toppling hazards. The stackable tire rack secures tires in place. There is no unstable stack to knock over, which reduces the risk of injury and product damage that insurance carriers and safety audits focus on in tire facilities.
Reducing fire risk. Steel tire racks are non-combustible. They do not add fuel load to a facility where rubber already represents a significant fire hazard, supporting compliance with fire codes that govern tire storage.
Improving space efficiency. Tire storage rack stores more tires in the same footprint than floor stacking, while keeping different sizes and SKUs visible and accessible. FIFO rotation becomes straightforward, and picking time drops.
Built for the Tire Industry
ESWIRES tyre racks are fully welded, sized to common tire dimensions, and available with custom configurations for wheels, mounted tires, and mixed inventory. Quality is verified at multiple production stages, from raw material inspection to finished-product load testing.
If your operation stores tires - whether a warehouse, dealership, or retread facility - contact ESWIRES to discuss tire racks specification matched to your inventory and facility.
