Car Gear We Use: Garage Space Savers, Battery Boosters, and a Must-Have Tool

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At Hearst Autos, we're constantly trying out new gear for cars, trucks, and motorcycles and the people who love them. The staffs of Car and Driver, Road & Track, and Autoweek are in the trenches week after week to bring you the best in automotive news and information. In the process, we use a lot of stuff.

That includes tools for working on vehicles, aftermarket products for improving them, and the gadgets, tech, cleaners, and accessories that make them more user-friendly.

There's a ton of automotive gear and products out there—and plenty of places to buy it all. But if you haven't tried something yourself, how can you know whether it's worth spending your hard-earned money on? That's why we're sharing our personal recommendations for the car gear and automotive accessories we use and trust.

Here are our picks for the best car gear of the week.

Adjustable Wall-Mount Tire Rack

For me, the key to garage organization is getting things off the floor and using vacant wall or overhead space. Shelving units, bike hooks, and slat-type wall systems are great for keeping things tidy, and the same goes for wall-mounted tire racks. This MaxxHaul Folding Adjustable Tire Rack does the trick.

These are great for storing winter tires out of the way during the warmer months—while you’re at it, toss your seasonal floor mats and ice scraper on top—as well as performance tires for track or competition use. These racks must be mounted to wall studs, so do some planning before you start drilling holes. And watch that garage door! Make sure your new rack isn't in its way when it opens.

Pro tip: Keep your tire and wheel accessories together. Sometimes wheels use different lugs or bolts, center caps, or spacers. Bag all the goodies together and tuck them inside the appropriate wheel or tire. —Scott Olman, marketing manager, Hearst Autos

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