Canadian tire storage buying guide
Tire Storage Racks in Canada: Three Options Compared
Compare a conventional wall rack, a compact wheel-mount frame and a separate Proslat rack. The right choice starts with your tire configuration—not the sale price.
Checked October 4, 2026 · Specification-based comparison; no hands-on product testing.
1. Canadian prices and published limits
Prices were checked on October 4, 2026. Canadian Tire displayed Meadowvale, Ontario as the selected store; Proslat prices were displayed on its Canadian storefront. Prices are in CAD and exclude any additional tax, delivery or installation. Confirm current local availability.
| Product | Displayed price | Published limit | Key fit check |
|---|---|---|---|
| MotoMaster Wall Mount 009-0078-8 | C$79.99 sale C$129.99 previous price | 4 tires; 375 lb total | Up to 11 13/16 inches wide per tire; upright layout |
| MotoMaster Compact 009-1538-8 | C$99.99 | 300 lb total | Compatible wheels needed; wall-mounted frame |
| Proslat Tire Rack | C$159.99 sale C$184.99 regular | Page states 350 lb; confirm discrepancy below | Up to 4 tires, 11.5 inches wide; separate installation |
Higher advertised capacity is not automatically better. A unit must meet the set’s weight, dimensions, recommended storage position and mounting conditions at the same time. We have not assessed the capacity of your wall.
2. MotoMaster Wall Mount: compare for upright storage
The Canadian Tire listing describes a fixed steel rack for four tires, with a 48-inch wall-mount width and installation hardware included. The displayed C$79.99 promotion was labelled as ending October 8, 2026. Verify the price again after that date.
Worth comparing when: your tires can be stored upright under their manufacturer’s instructions and you have a suitable wall with room for the rack and tire diameter. The shelf-style layout does not hang a wheel through its centre.
Check before buying: measure the actual tire width and required clearance. The listing contains inconsistent inch/metric dimensions, so do not plan the installation from a converted figure alone. Read the linked product manual and confirm uncertain dimensions with the retailer. Treat this as a mounting project, including access to lift and retrieve the set.
3. MotoMaster Compact: a wheel-mount alternative
The compact model has a listed depth of approximately 11 inches and a 300 lb capacity. Its manual, pages 4, 8 and 9, shows wall clips and wheel studs: each mounted wheel is secured through a wheel hole using an adaptor nut. It is not a freestanding rack and is not intended to support a bare tire through its empty centre.
The manual specifies tires from 24½ to 33 inches in overall diameter. That is the tire’s outside diameter, not the wheel’s nominal diameter. Its adjustment diagrams also impose wheel cross-section limits; check those against your wheels rather than assuming that every rim fits.
Worth comparing when: you store a mounted set, want a shallower arrangement and can meet the wheel-fit and wall-installation requirements. Hanging through compatible rims matches the general category Michelin describes, but that does not establish approval for your exact tire and wheel combination.
Tradeoff: changing the frame settings and handling each wheel may take more planning than placing tires on a shelf. Follow the manual’s wall and ground-support requirements; do not assume it can be placed arbitrarily above the floor.
4. Proslat: a separate rack, with a capacity question
The Proslat Canadian product page lists dimensions of 49.5 inches long × 28 inches high × 28 inches deep. It says the tire rack installs separately and does not connect to ProRack or its additional shelves. Do not assume that owning another Proslat storage system makes this rack an add-on for it.
Resolve before ordering: the current page states 350 lb, while the warranty section of the linked installation PDF refers to 400 lb when directly mounted to studs. The page also pairs 350 lb with an inconsistent kilogram figure. We report the page’s 350 lb claim, do not adopt the higher number, and recommend written confirmation of the current model’s rating and instructions from Proslat.
Worth comparing when: the upright layout matches your tire manufacturer’s advice, the stated dimensions suit your garage, and the manufacturer resolves the specification discrepancy. We cannot justify paying more merely from the product name or its finish without considering your actual fit and complete installation cost.
5. Which option should you investigate first?
Unmounted tires: start with a suitable upright rack, checking the tire maker’s instructions. Compare the MotoMaster wall model and Proslat against your measured set; resolve the Proslat rating question first.
Tires on rims: compare the compact wheel-mount frame if the wheels, tire diameter and installation conditions fit. A horizontal stacking solution may be another option; you do not need a wall rack if a suitable indoor arrangement already works. See our seasonal tire storage guide.
No suitable wall: avoid choosing any of these solely for the advertised space saving. Compare an appropriate floor-based arrangement or professional storage instead. A rack is not a substitute for a cool, dry, suitable indoor location.
Research and sources
This is a focused comparison of three Canadian-market examples, not an exhaustive “best” list. We did not load-test, install or inspect these products in person. Retailer ratings are not our test results. All links are ordinary source links, not affiliate links.