If you've ever owned a car, chances are you had to change the tires at least once, leaving you with a dilemma as to what to do with old tires. Thankfully, the times of burning used tires in your yard are long forgotten, and if there's no tire recycling facility near you, these DIY projects can help you to give them a second life.
We have put a list of tire upcycling ideas for your inspiration. Sure, you'll find the good old tire swing here, but also some unexpected chairs, steps, dog bed, and garden decoration ideas.
Research indicates that tires will slowly leach toxic chemicals into the surrounding environment, but many of these studies describe long-term effects when exposed to the elements. It's probably a good idea to refrain from using them to plant edible plants, but many other applications should be OK, especially if they will be covered in some way or won't be touched too often.
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Tire Dog Bed
It is stated not to use them as planters for edible plants. Then why would one muse them for a dog bed. The dog could Che's on them and the toxic fumes would be right next to the dog.
but they use tires as artificial reefs?so are they poisoning the water as well as giving fish homes?
Load More Replies...It is so odd to me that people can leave such negative comments over something so trivial. If you think it’s a bad idea to turn an old tire into a pet bed, don’t turn an old tire into a pet bed. No one has a gun to your head forcing you into a life of tires as pet beds, and no one cares about your opinion on the matter. I understand that this particular comment of mine is also trivial and unnecessary, but it’ll be totally worth it if I can save even just one person from a life of sticking their nose into places it doesn’t belong. We’d all be generally happier if everyone understood that no one cares to hear your preposterous ideas on tires (or anything else for that matter). We all know that the opinion comments are like potato chips, you can’t have just one. Quitting cold turkey is the only option for a safe detox from being a Karen McBusybody.
that tire has never been used in life. I hate when people do this kind of fakes.
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Tire And Yarn Ottoman
great beautiful BUT I'd still be gluing for week and would stay fresh after use
Intricate Tire Lamps
You're only issue I have with these are that ties tend to carry a strong odor not conducive to being indoors.
I don't think those are real tires, they don't look heavy enough. I'll bet they are something paper mache casts, which is still a cool idea.
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Tire Mirror Frame
Beautiful Tire And Yarn Planter
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Garden Tire Table
It's cute but someone painted 2 tires and put one on top of the other with a piece of glass on top, and you rated that higher than #11, #28, or #32??
Tyre Subwoofer
Tire Swings
true Gertie but they cleaned it up and made it pretty We just hung ion a rope
Load More Replies...historically a winner ! Paint added -great---would the screw bolt and washer hole BIG washer--- we just hung it on a rope , this much prettier
Lol, this may be a 3 yr old post but made me laugh out loud so had to comment now.
Half Tire Hammocks
Tire Garden Stairs
I wish they had painted them first. I have seen better applications but the idea is solid.
I like them unpainted. I think the idea here is to keep them looking like tires rather than pretty.
agree totally with Kerry--great but should have painted for updating idea
Tire Armchair
This is truly a work of art and the most comfortable looking of all the furniture pieces shown.
wondering where the iron base was bought or if one fabricated their own...dont really have the forged in fire tools yet
Tire Tea Cup Planters
I would really like instructions on how to cut this and how to attatch the handle. How to attatch base and tires together
Tire Sand Box
Just remember this will go from sandbox to catbox if left uncovered :-)
I grew up playing in tractor tire sandboxes at my grandparents-farmers who always reused everything
This is cute! I never had a sandbox this cute! But at Grandma's there was a big tractor tire full of sand for us kids to play in!!
This is cute! I never had a sandbox this cute, but at Grandma's there was an old tractor tire full of sand for us kids to play in!!
Minion Tire Scarecrow
Golden Tire Coffee Table
lol yes it is lol your user name is funny lol
Load More Replies...Gorgeous what is the inside of the table and what are the legs made of please x
Tire Planter
Really cool! Nothing better than finding good use for old stuff that would otherwise end up in a landfill.
I love this tyre idea. I have just created a fairy garden with my tyre. would now like to make a boarder. please can you tell what paint is best to use. thank YOU
Shredded Tire Armor
these are not tires.... they are inner tubes! It's still a good idea!
Yeah, but still associated to tires! Bet it hot as all get out though.
Load More Replies...Tire Umbrella Stand
Tire Playground
Almost everything at the playground in my elementary school was made from tires. Even tire dragon scupltures we could climb!
One improvement idea: drill holes on bottom side so water does not collect and breed mosquitos.
Scroll back and forward for some useful or wild ideals for old tires to recycle.
Tire Chairs
That clock might as well be made out of a tire... if you know what I mean. :P
ADORABLE!! I love these! Would look great in a treehouse or something similar.
Upcycled Tire Recycling Trash Bins
Tire Garden Planter
Green City Tire Installation
Tire See Saw...reclaimed Wood, And Hand Painted.
Tire Garden Furniture Set
Tire Garden Stools
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Tire Sofa
Tire Outdoor Furniture
Wow!.... maybe not the most aesthetically pleasing, but modern, functional, and comfortable looking
Tire Used As Base For Succulent Wreath
Painted Tire Chairs
To Charlotte E. Now that you mention it, they do kind of looks like eggs.
Tire Hanging Planters
Tires For Building Houses
Totally awesome. I hope when more advanced civilizations view us and all we're doing to destroy the Planet, they will take into account our burgeoning creativity and capacity for love and compassion when they decide if we get to go on.
Known as an Earthship. These houses are phenomenal! Do a google search for Earthships.
In would like to see the inside of the house. Just wondering about the electricity and plumping.
I see used tires discarded everywhere. Wouldn't it be great to collect them and give them to refugees stranded in deserts with no home?
To add a thought to that, you'd think that there would be programs that people could volunteer for on both. I don't live near any desert but there are homeless everywhere in the world but the idea is to get them off the street altogether. Obviously I am diving further into this than need be but if there was some way to built these at least for temporary shelter even that would be awesome, especially if it wasn't ruined by people.
Load More Replies...That's amazing :) just started to recycle tires a couple of month ago, doing belts and accessories from bike tires. Need to admit that one of the most exciting thing I ever done www.tuktukflipflop.com
Simple Tire And Yarn Coffee Table
You must be an absolute joy to deal with in real life....ugh.
Load More Replies...Tire Patio Furniture
Tire Christmas Wreath
OMG my mother-in-law will hate this! I'M MAKING ONE! (evil hand rub)
Tire Chandelier
that's just ugly. And are those yard lights sticking up out of the top?
Tire Donuts
because you can do SO many things with donuts made of giant rubber.....
Car Tire Wall In Our Earthship Home
This is just a variation on an idea already presented above. Lots of the entries are, in fact. I liked the succulent wreath base because the more usual way is to use tires as planters is to put the plants in the middle - but still, if you’ve seen a planter, you’ve seen them all. Same goes for earthships.
#36 Tires Coffee Table Storage
Easy Seats
"will Chair"
Just a question....I find that tires have a strong smell to them. I dont see issues with outside, but how are they indoors? Some are so cute!
Much like the particle board furniture bought and sold at disc stores...you want to seal the rubber with a polybased seal.
Load More Replies...They all look great when they are new but some , like the swans lose their shape in the weather and look like a dump.
The tire idea is very creative and thoughtful, but some of them if you use common sense i think any smart person could realize some of them aren't always safe or they are just useless.
Just a question....I find that tires have a strong smell to them. I dont see issues with outside, but how are they indoors? Some are so cute!
Much like the particle board furniture bought and sold at disc stores...you want to seal the rubber with a polybased seal.
Load More Replies...They all look great when they are new but some , like the swans lose their shape in the weather and look like a dump.
The tire idea is very creative and thoughtful, but some of them if you use common sense i think any smart person could realize some of them aren't always safe or they are just useless.
