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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
EdwinnaSkipper 10 years ago
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.
AhnPearlAlfonso 10 years ago
but they use tires as artificial reefs?so are they poisoning the water as well as giving fish homes?
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Stephanie Schilling 3 years ago
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.
Víctor García 3 years ago
that tire has never been used in life. I hate when people do this kind of fakes.
Punjabi Tadka 5 years ago
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Olivia Lewis 8 years ago
Automatic tire recycling plant is specialized for recycling tire and other rubber products by crushing them into powder. The tire can be either steel tires or nylon tires with outer diameter of less than 1200mm. The size of final crumb is 5-60 mesh to meet the needs of different markets. Larger powder has a higher output. website: www.tirerecyclingmachines.com Email: info@tirerecyclingmachines.com
Sugandh Gupta 8 years ago
i have a tyre and want to make a table/ chair out of it, can u plz help me with someone or someplace who can do this.. plz connect at 9650322077
Peggy Pequignot 8 years ago
oh for the love of god,it is not gonna hurt the dog,he isn't gonna eat it,the dog food he eats prob has more of a chance of giving him cancer
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EgliJa 10 years ago
And how dog would stretch in that bed?I always buy that size bed that dog could lie the whole lenght on it.I wouldn't like to keep my legs on my head in the bed....
Peggy Pequignot 8 years ago
I guess u have to get a tire that fits the dog,he sure looks like he is loving it,now my little dog would like for it to not be so thick so he can lay down in it ,he like to hide,lol
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DianaCrunChewyWatson 10 years ago
You're only issue I have with these are that ties tend to carry a strong odor not conducive to being indoors.
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KerryO'Neil 10 years ago
I wish they had painted them first. I have seen better applications but the idea is solid.
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SarahofBorg 10 years ago
Almost everything at the playground in my elementary school was made from tires. Even tire dragon scupltures we could climb!
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AprilMinkler 10 years ago
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.
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SteelBlueSeas 10 years ago
OMG my mother-in-law will hate this! I'M MAKING ONE! (evil hand rub)
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MelissaSpencer 10 years ago
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!
Lynn Howard 9 years ago
Much like the particle board furniture bought and sold at disc stores...you want to seal the rubber with a polybased seal.
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captaingrumpy 10 years ago
They all look great when they are new but some , like the swans lose their shape in the weather and look like a dump.
JeanetteMorgan 10 years ago
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.
MelissaSpencer 10 years ago
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!
Lynn Howard 9 years ago
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... captaingrumpy 10 years ago
They all look great when they are new but some , like the swans lose their shape in the weather and look like a dump.
JeanetteMorgan 10 years ago
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.
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