When the tires on your car go flat or bald it is can be annoying and expensive. You know you have to replace the tires on your vehicle, but getting rid of the old ones seems like such a waste, especially in an age where practically everything can either be reused or recycled.

However, it can be just as frustrating to try and think of different ways to reuse or recycle something as bulky as a car tire. Even the most dedicated DIYer can get overwhelmed when it comes to finally settling on the perfect project.

Not these DIYers! Here are 12 brilliant ways to reuse those old tires that are just gathering dust around your house. From backyard solutions to stylish new pieces of furniture, there’s something for everyone!

1. Instead of getting rid of her flat tire, this cat owner had a brilliant idea. After thoroughly cleaning the tire, she went ahead and painted it a bright pink! Once it was dry, she stuffed it with a pillow and—presto!—an instantly perfect cat bed was born.

2. Some upcycling projects are so successful that you can’t even tell what the original product was before it started its second life. That’s definitely the case with this stunning planter. A little yarn wrapped around it and some legs added as a base were all it took!

3. You don’t often think of giant trucks and little kids as going hand in hand, but it turns out that the idea isn’t so far-fetched at all! Just look at how this oversized tire is easily transformed into the perfect backyard sandbox for the kids.

4. Who ever knew that tires could look this elegant? Here’s another example of how overlaying an old tire with the fabric or other textile of your choosing can transform it into something wonderful, like this rustic-inspired ottoman!

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