Plant Your Garden, In a Tire?
March 3, 2011 by Tire Zoo
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Have you heard about planting in old tires? As more people look for creative ways to live green and garden in limited space, they come up with new ways to use old items such as tires. One popular method of gardening with tires is to plant root vegetables that need space to grow downward. For people with limited space, old tires can be stacked to accommodate lack of space.
In his article, “A new use for old tires: A garden using tires” Charles Sanders gives tips on how and why using tires is great for gardening.
Do you have a picture of a tire garden? Please post it on our Facebook page!
photo credit: Tony Buser
Car and Tire Themed Birthday Party
December 28, 2010 by Tire Zoo
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What can you do with an old tire? How do you decorate for a birthday party on a dime?
The answer is in creativity!
One reader sent in the idea of using an old tire to create endless birthday party decorations, such as unique “tire-track” birthday invitations, place cards, banners, paper tablecloths and more. We decided to check out the idea. If you have a child who loves tires, cars, and racing, these simple and inexpensive party ideas are perfect.
Let’s make some tire tracks for your car or racing themed party!
Items Needed:
Old tire, black paint, roll of craft paper.
I rolled out the craft paper, set the tire on one end, used a baby wipe to dip into the paint, and smeared the tire treads with black paint. Then I gently pushed down on the tire as I rolled it down the paper. It worked great!
After the paper dried, I was able to cut some very cool banners/streamers out of the tire tracks, along with set a table using the paper as a tablecloth.
Please let us know if you have a simple idea you’d like to share. You can post pictures on our Facebook page too!
The Life Cycle of a Tire
May 19, 2010 by Tire Zoo
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At the TireZoo, we make sure each and every tire experiences a productive life cycle.
New Tires
We gladly sell one new tire or sets of new tires, when NEW is the best option for a particular situation. If you’re not sure, we’ll help you decide between new and used; we’ll take the time to answer all your questions.
Used Tires
We also specialize in quality used tires that are as safe and reliable as
new tires, but at a fraction of the cost. Buying used tires is often the perfect solution to a buyer’s needs and unique situation. We keep a very large inventory of used tires so that we can make each one useful to someone; maybe you? Plus, it’s important for our environment that we take the responsibility and opportunity to offer high quality used tires with plenty of life left in them.
When tires no longer can be sold as new or used…
There comes a time when used tires turn into old tires, and they are no longer safe to drive. Old tires can be used for a variety of new purposes when they are no longer able to be sold as quality used tires. From tire swings to potato gardens and art sculptures, people are always thinking of new ways to use old tires.
At the TireZoo, most old tires get picked up by a truck, transported to Green Man, ground up, and recycled into other products for a complete life cycle of a tire!
Making a Tire Swing
April 9, 2010 by Tire Zoo
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Inexpensive
With the warmer weather here, we’re all migrating outside. If you are looking to add some simple, inexpensive play equipment for your kids, why not consider a tire swing?
Fun
For generations kids have loved to swing and twirl on tire swings. The great thing about tire swings is that they can hang from a tree or existing play equipment, depending on your needs. Just make sure the tire swing is mounted to something that is sturdy, durable, and can withstand the weight.
Simple
Since they can be made out of old used tires, they are inexpensive. This tire swing was made with long eye bolts, washers, and nuts (holes drilled first, of course). It is attached to a durable chain and connectors. That’s it. This swing is over five years old and is in great shape.
It requires no maintenance, however, make sure you empty it out after every rainfall so you don’t breed any mosquitoes!
Come See Us!
If you need an old used tire to make a tire swing, stop by the TireZoo. We’ll give you one for free; make sure you mention you saw this blog post!
Your Fun Tire Story?
Do you have a story of how you’ve used old tires for fun play equipment? Maybe you have a picture you’d like to send us? Please let us know. We’d love to post your story of creativity and thriftiness!
Eye bolts go throught the top and bottom of tire Use large washers on the bottom of the tire then a nut to tightly hold the bolt in place
The Talent It Takes to Turn Old Tires into Something Breathtaking
February 27, 2010 by Tire Zoo
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Why discard old tires when they can become part of your stereo system or home furniture?
Confused?
The article attached to this link, “Turning Trash to Treasure: 100-Mile Tire Art” by By Patrick Langston of The Ottawa Citizen does a wonderful job of explaining the work of Bon Eco, a truly inspiring company that uses old tires and other items for a beautiful new purpose.
People are always looking for inspiring ideas and ways to use old tires and other discarded items for new purposes. The owners of Bon Eco are thinking outside the box, and definitely outside the confines of a round, old tire.
Thank you to the Tire Zoo blog reader who let us know of this wonderful idea. Do you have an idea you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you.
photo credit: threefingeredlord
