What I Build

I Made a DIY Tire Table (In About 2 Hours)

A fast and practical weekend build using old car tires and a round tabletop.

mr.d

mr.d

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Three used car tires stacked on a tiled balcony, ready to be turned into a DIY tire table base for a weekend build

Sometimes when I have leftover parts, I can't just throw them out. Especially when those parts are tires. After replacing my car's set, I kept a few of the old ones - still in good shape. They sat around for a while, until the DIY itch hit.

The Plan

Make something useful. Something simple. Something with a bit of style.

A table.

The Materials

  • 1 old car tire
  • A round wood board (with marble-patterned vinyl on top)
  • 6 rubber feet
  • Screws, hex bolts, and anchors
  • A marker and string for layout

Laying It Out

To place the rubber feet evenly, I needed to divide the round tabletop into six equal sections. Just a little geometry.

I drew two perpendicular lines to find the center, then used equilateral triangle construction (and a quick hexagon trick) to mark out 6 points. No CNC, no templates - just a marker and some measuring.

Assembly

I attached the rubber feet around the tire using screws and anchors, lining them up with the markings from the tabletop. Then I stacked the tires and laid the top on.

Boom. Done.

Finished DIY coffee table made from a car tire and a round wooden board with marble-like vinyl surface.
Final result — a sturdy DIY tire table that fits right into the corner.

It took just around two hours, including cleaning, measuring, and test fitting. Surprisingly stable, looks better than I expected.

The Result

It now sits in my living room as a sturdy side table. I kept the other two tires in storage - still waiting for new ideas. If you have suggestions, I’m all ears.

DIY projects like this remind me how fun it is to mix upcycling with a little planning. It's cheap, hands-on, and oddly satisfying.

Would I do it again? Absolutely.

Would I use a laser level next time? Maybe.

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