How To Hang A Tire Swing From A Tree
How To Hang a Tire Swing From a Tree A tire swing is a timeless classic for any backyard.
Hanging one from a tree can be a challenge to say the least.
Below you will find instructions and information regarding how to accomplish this task.
Tool Safety: Before you begin, make sure you know how to properly use power tools.
Also be sure to follow the safety precautions with each power tool.
If you can reach your tree branch with either a large step ladder or extension ladder, it is easier and cheaper to install the tire swing using the Standard method.
WARNING: USE ANY AND ALL LADDERS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Standard Tire Swing Installation Standard installation starts with looping the chain around the tree branch and securing with a quick link.
Make sure you tighten the quick link with an adjustable wrench or open end wrench.
To figure out how much chain you need from the tree branch to the tire swing, measure the height from the ground to where you would like to hang the tire swing and subtract 4 feet.
This puts the tire about 12" from the ground.
If you would like it higher, simply use less chain.
You may need to cut off the excess chain with a pair of bolt cutters.
Once the chain is hanging down from the tree branch, you can attach the tire swing to the chain using the hardware on the previous page.
Make sure you tighten all quick link connections with a wrench.
Extra High Tire Swing Installation To figure out how much chain you need from the tree branch to the tire, measure the height from the ground to where you would like to hang it and subtract 4 feet.
Then, multiply this by two.
This puts the tire about 12" from the ground.
If you would like it higher, simply use less chain.
You may need to cut off the excess chain with a pair of bolt cutters.
To get the chain over the tall tree branch, you may need to use some rope to throw over the branch.
Then you can tie the chain to the rope and pull the chain over the branch.
Rope Instead of Chain You can also use rope instead of chain to hang the Tire Swing.
We recommend 5/8" rope minimum.
All you have to do is tie the rope to the top quick link.
Hanging one from a tree can be a challenge to say the least.
Below you will find instructions and information regarding how to accomplish this task.
Tool Safety: Before you begin, make sure you know how to properly use power tools.
Also be sure to follow the safety precautions with each power tool.
- NEVER leave power tools (if needed), especially saws, unattended and plugged in when you are not present.
Children are very curious and a serious accident could occur. - Prep: Unlike standard swing sets and playgrounds, tree swings present a unique challenge in that no two trees are alike and the hardware/techniques used to hang the tire swing can vary.
Be sure to choose a tree limb that can support at least 400 lbs.
Hardwood trees like Maple and Oak make better supports for a tire than softer trees like pine.
WE CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF YOU CHOOSE A TREE LIMB INCAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE FORCE OF A TIRE SWING OR A TREE THAT HAS DECAY AND IS NOT STRUCTURALLY SUFFICIENT. - Normal swings on a residential swing set need at least 24" of clearance between the tire and any structural support.
For one mounted to a tree, we recommend at least 4' of clearance between the tire and the tree trunk.
If your tree branch is over 10' tall, we recommend at least 5' of clearance.
If you can reach your tree branch with either a large step ladder or extension ladder, it is easier and cheaper to install the tire swing using the Standard method.
WARNING: USE ANY AND ALL LADDERS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Standard Tire Swing Installation Standard installation starts with looping the chain around the tree branch and securing with a quick link.
Make sure you tighten the quick link with an adjustable wrench or open end wrench.
To figure out how much chain you need from the tree branch to the tire swing, measure the height from the ground to where you would like to hang the tire swing and subtract 4 feet.
This puts the tire about 12" from the ground.
If you would like it higher, simply use less chain.
You may need to cut off the excess chain with a pair of bolt cutters.
Once the chain is hanging down from the tree branch, you can attach the tire swing to the chain using the hardware on the previous page.
Make sure you tighten all quick link connections with a wrench.
Extra High Tire Swing Installation To figure out how much chain you need from the tree branch to the tire, measure the height from the ground to where you would like to hang it and subtract 4 feet.
Then, multiply this by two.
This puts the tire about 12" from the ground.
If you would like it higher, simply use less chain.
You may need to cut off the excess chain with a pair of bolt cutters.
To get the chain over the tall tree branch, you may need to use some rope to throw over the branch.
Then you can tie the chain to the rope and pull the chain over the branch.
Rope Instead of Chain You can also use rope instead of chain to hang the Tire Swing.
We recommend 5/8" rope minimum.
All you have to do is tie the rope to the top quick link.
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