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Storage of Alloy wheels not in use

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Storage of Alloy wheels not in use

Post by X5Sport » Sun Nov 21, 2010 9:28 pm

Simple problem, but I can't find an obvious solution in the UK.

The problem is that around this part of Central Bedfordshire, our BMW dealers are not offering the Winter / Summer Wheel Hotel scheme which means I need to store them myself. I found a device called a Wheelpod on ebay, but the sizes are not big enough to handle the large wheel & tyre combo that our X's need so the storage racks won't cope.

Obviously I don't want to keep the wheels outside as they'll be at risk of theft. Nor do I have access to any fabrication facility and I have never learned to weld so DIY is more of a challenge.

I could use antenna mounting brackets from someone like Moonraker, but that only allows me to store them flat against the wall (high up) and that takes a lot of space.

Have any of you folks either found or got a solution? If I could find a system like the Wheelpod but big enough for the X5/X6 wheels and tyres I'd be a happy owner. It may be that others here may also have this issue too?
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Re: Storage of Alloy wheels not in use

Post by AW8 » Sun Nov 21, 2010 10:28 pm

Being basic I know, but how about using a garage, secure shed, attic, cellar, space underneath furniture.....either at home or at a relatives,friends, work etc.
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Post by pvr » Sun Nov 21, 2010 10:44 pm

I made a partial loft area in a garage so it is high up. Would that be an option?
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Post by X5Sport » Mon Nov 22, 2010 11:10 am

Shed's full and the garage space has all been stolen by SWMBO's E46. My only option is to wall mount, or store off-site (which may be possible, but a long way away from here).

Ho hum. :cry:
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Post by CondorX5 » Mon Nov 22, 2010 11:22 am

I rent a container on a container park in the area, its accessible 24/7 and has good security / lights etc on the site. I keep my wheels, roof boxes, roof bars, trailers etc there for both cars as we don't have a garage and the shed is likewise full of stuff!!! :rofl: Some storage places rent smaller room size areas quite cheaply.
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Re: Storage of Alloy wheels not in use

Post by Jalf » Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:19 pm

My spares are in a corner af the garage, makes a nice table for my polish/wax when I'm in there :)

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Post by pvr » Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:44 pm

and for when your wife kicked you out of the house ... :)
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Re: Storage of Alloy wheels not in use

Post by Jalf » Mon Nov 22, 2010 1:20 pm

Oh no, single. Hello ladies :D

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Post by Sanj » Mon Nov 22, 2010 1:22 pm

[quote=""Jalf""]Oh no, single. Hello ladies :D[/quote]

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Post by Avtar » Mon Nov 22, 2010 5:08 pm

[quote=""Jalf""]Oh no, single. Hello ladies :D[/quote]

And with an X6.....pity there are not more females on the forum.
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Post by Sanj » Mon Nov 22, 2010 6:51 pm

I'll go out with you - we're you taking me!?! :rofl:
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Post by x555 » Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:08 pm

[quote=""Sanj""]I'll go out with you - we're you taking me!?! :rofl:[/quote]
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Post by x555 » Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:13 pm

[quote=""Jalf""]Oh no, single. Hello ladies :D[/quote]

Which explains why he has a new X6 and it's always spotless and he has time to take all them fancy pics :poke: .... it's because he isn't getting any fellas :rofl: !!!!!! .................


























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Post by Sanj » Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:05 pm

I'm not proud! But I ain't sleeping with him on our first date!
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Re: Storage of Alloy wheels not in use

Post by Jalf » Mon Nov 22, 2010 9:44 pm

:lol:

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