Wheel dollies, Tire Skates.... recommendations?
 

I just put a 15 x 14 addition behind the garage to be a workshop/Nova parts storage area (once I find some more Novas for parts or collections of Nova parts!). Anyway, that'll free up some space in the back 1/3 of my somewhat deep 2-car wide garage.

With that back area of the garage cleared out, it looks like I can put a car (Nova or Corvette) on those wheel dolly/tire skate thingys that I've seen, rotate it sideways, and snug it up against the back wall of the garage and still fit two cars in the stalls.

With all that said, what are your recommendatios for the types of tire skates to avoid and to buy? I don't want to just buy any ol' set, get a car on them, and find out that I made a bad decision and can't hardly move the car.

What do you have or use?

Thanks for your help!

Re: Wheel dollies, Tire Skates.... recommendations?
 

http://www.calcarcover.com/product.aspx?id=72&cid=7

Re: Wheel dollies, Tire Skates.... recommendations?
 

Those are awsum and expensive...if you use them on tires that are wider than the roller they bend believe it or not...I you dont mind jacking the car up just get a set of cheaper ones...if you want to jack and roll these are the best

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http://www.calcarcover.com/product.a...444&cid=30

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Thanks for the suggestion so far. After posting, I've been trying to research it a little.

Does anyone have any experience/opinions with these linked below?

http://tireskate.com/index.htm

I like the idea of Made-in-the-USA and five year warranty.

Re: Wheel dollies, Tire Skates.... recommendations?
 

I have a set...they work fine on concrete floors without expansion joints, or narrow gap joints. They WILL tear up vinyl floor tiles!

SS

Re: Wheel dollies, Tire Skates.... recommendations?
 

Allen..I bought a set of the 6000# ones. The wheels are too small, in my opinion. Not very easy to move the car when it is on the dollys.

Re: Wheel dollies, Tire Skates.... recommendations?
 

i got a set from a local shop (greg smith equipment indianapolis), they fit a 12" slick and roll over expansion joints pretty well.
https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/c...x.php?cPath=37

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<font color="blue">Greg Smith sells quality stuff. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif </font>

Re: Wheel dollies, Tire Skates.... recommendations?
 

Go-Jacks...Snap-On. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif



Steve

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Go-Jacks...Snap-On. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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<font color="blue">Nice, but a little expensive.
Steve, r u a Snap-on dealer??? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif </font>

Go-Jacks page

Re: Wheel dollies, Tire Skates.... recommendations?
 

I've used my Go Jacks nearly every weekend for the past 12 years and there is nothing better. Pay for the Go Jacks if you want the best. With a Corvette, it is a pain to jack the back up and place them on rollers. The Go Jacks lift and roll easily.

Re: Wheel dollies, Tire Skates.... recommendations?
 

go jacks and the best price is thru JC whitney catalog and use the 10 or 15% discount coupond you will be loving life....i tried everywhere for the bet price and stumbled onto JC....the best skates around.

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Sorry for the spelling above, typed it fast and drinking at the same time!!

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Could it be because someone has a birthday coming up?????Hmmmm... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...emlins/eek.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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[ QUOTE ]
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Go-Jacks...Snap-On. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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<font color="blue">Nice, but a little expensive.
Steve, r u a Snap-on dealer??? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smirk.gif </font>

Go-Jacks page

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I wish...... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif I've used Snap-On tools for a very long time.....The Go-Jacks require very little effort to move almost anything....


Steve https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: Wheel dollies, Tire Skates.... recommendations?
 

Depends on how much you are willing to spend! The go jacks are nice and easier to use if you need to use them a lot I would go with them.If you are going to just use them occaisionally go with the skates and go with the largest capacity ones because they have better casters and are easier to use.If you can afford to spend the extra go for the Go Jacks.I have both sets that I use.

Bobby Dodson

Re: Wheel dollies, Tire Skates.... recommendations?
 

Thanks for all the help and recommendations. The Go-Jacks were way out of my budget. I ended up compromising with the Tire Skates.... I got the 12" wide and DEEP style with the ball bearing axles on the casters. They should do what I need.

Now I have to figure out how to jack up a Corvette correctly!