Storing Winter Tires outdoors for the summer
03-31-2005, 02:38 PM
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Storing Winter Tires outdoors for the summer
Time to take my Blizzaks off this weekend...and pop on those Potenza's which will probably last me no more than a month. In the meantime...I'm storing my 17" Rims/Tires outdoors...What's the best way to store them outdoors to avoid all the problems that can happen with storing tires outdoors in the summer?
03-31-2005, 03:32 PM
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Need to be in a cool place..out of the sun...UV kills rubber.
Would be better covered, with lots of airflow....away from anything like electric motors and such that produce ozone
Would be better covered, with lots of airflow....away from anything like electric motors and such that produce ozone
03-31-2005, 03:45 PM
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If they have to be outside, wrap them with some opaque tarps and try to weatherproof them. You don't have an attic, crawlspace or basement to stash them?
03-31-2005, 03:59 PM
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BTW, here's something I built for my tires in my garage:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ght=tire+shelf
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ght=tire+shelf
03-31-2005, 04:12 PM
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looks good g8r. i re-used the circular cardboard pads that tirerack ships their tires in to protect the rim side of the wheel and put mine in clear plastic trash bags wrapped loosely and stored horizontally on the garage floor. and i need to get my summer tires on. it's time! :D
03-31-2005, 05:00 PM
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He's as bad as Can
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Tirerack pasted....
Storing Tires
Since heat and exposure to the elements are the primary factors that influence a tire's aging process, drivers can prolong their tire's life by minimizing their impact. Here are some tips for storing tires that will not be used continuously.
• Don't store a vehicle with weight on its tires for extended periods of time. Long-term inactivity is more harmful to tires than short weekly drives that flex the tires and help maintain oil dispersion within the rubber compounds.
• DO NOT APPLY ANY TIRE DRESSINGS. Tire compounds are formulated to resist ozone cracking or weather checking.
• Keep the tires out of direct sunlight. The sun’s ultraviolet rays and radiant heat are detrimental to rubber. We have used a pyrometer to measure tires that were simply sitting in direct sunlight on a parked vehicle. Surprisingly those tires’ temperatures were 135° Fahrenheit on their surface.
• Place each tire in its own large, opaque, airtight plastic bag (such as lawn and garden bags) for storing. Avoid allowing any moisture and remove as much air as practical (some drivers even use a vacuum cleaner to draw out as much as possible). Close the bag tightly and tape it shut. This places the tire in its own personal mini-atmosphere to help reduce oil evaporation.
• Place the tires in a cool, dry location. It is better to place tires in a dry basement than outdoors or in a hot garage or attic. The basement temperatures will tend to remain cooler and more stable, while outdoor, garage and attic temperatures will often become hot and face daily fluctuations in temperature.
• Keep the tires away from sources of ozone. Electric motors that use contact brushes generate ozone. Keep your tires away from the furnace, sump pump, etc.
While tires will age somewhat regardless of what precautions are taken, these procedures will help slow the process compared to not doing anything.
Storing Tires
Since heat and exposure to the elements are the primary factors that influence a tire's aging process, drivers can prolong their tire's life by minimizing their impact. Here are some tips for storing tires that will not be used continuously.
• Don't store a vehicle with weight on its tires for extended periods of time. Long-term inactivity is more harmful to tires than short weekly drives that flex the tires and help maintain oil dispersion within the rubber compounds.
• DO NOT APPLY ANY TIRE DRESSINGS. Tire compounds are formulated to resist ozone cracking or weather checking.
• Keep the tires out of direct sunlight. The sun’s ultraviolet rays and radiant heat are detrimental to rubber. We have used a pyrometer to measure tires that were simply sitting in direct sunlight on a parked vehicle. Surprisingly those tires’ temperatures were 135° Fahrenheit on their surface.
• Place each tire in its own large, opaque, airtight plastic bag (such as lawn and garden bags) for storing. Avoid allowing any moisture and remove as much air as practical (some drivers even use a vacuum cleaner to draw out as much as possible). Close the bag tightly and tape it shut. This places the tire in its own personal mini-atmosphere to help reduce oil evaporation.
• Place the tires in a cool, dry location. It is better to place tires in a dry basement than outdoors or in a hot garage or attic. The basement temperatures will tend to remain cooler and more stable, while outdoor, garage and attic temperatures will often become hot and face daily fluctuations in temperature.
• Keep the tires away from sources of ozone. Electric motors that use contact brushes generate ozone. Keep your tires away from the furnace, sump pump, etc.
While tires will age somewhat regardless of what precautions are taken, these procedures will help slow the process compared to not doing anything.
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