Swings do not have to be ordinary flat- seated swings or even rounded. Children love to swing on a tire swing, made from recycled tires. They can be shaped into various designs such as animals or objects.
It is very easy to create a tire swing on your own by attaching a chain to a tire that is no longer used. However, using an ordinary tire is very dirty for children. There hands get black and the dirt on the tires rubs off on their clothes. This is very often hard to get out. Professional tire swings have been thoroughly cleaned to prevent this problem. They come pre-assembled and ready to hang with a 200 pound weight rating. Several models of tire swings have a 250 pound weight rating. Therefore, two children can swing on the same tire swing at the same time.
Tire swings can be used all year long in snow or sunshine. They make a great addition to any backyard for children who love to play outdoors. It is also a great way to recycle those tires that are no longer needed. You are doing the environment a favour as well, by using them as tire swings for your children. You can hang a tire swing from a tree and do minimum damage to the tree. If you use a one half inch eyebolt screwed through the tree limb and secured with a nut will hold the tire swing in place. A small hole will do much less damage than using rope. A tire swing can also be added to an established backyard swing set, giving it more variety for your children.
