Tire Storage

[chainsaw]

I know this has been on here before but couldn't find it under search.

What is the best way to store a tire until you need it. See a good price and want to purchase it now. Do I stand it up, lay it down, hang them etc.?

[recumbentbob]

Tires age i wouldn't store them for over a year.

Storing Tires Off the Vehicle – DO

This advice applies equally to auto, truck, and Class B recreational vehicle tires which are changed seasonally. The best place to store winter or summer tires is an indoor location that is

* Clean
* Cool
* Dry
* Sunless
* Away from strong air currents

Tires should be raised off the ground or off an asphalt or cement pad. A wooden shelf or pallet will work well.


Steps for Storing Tires Off the Vehicle

Many tire dealers sell a variety of tire racks to aid in proper storage. They generally provide a base to keep the tires off the ground, a method of keeping the tires aligned so that they are less apt to topple, and proper support to prevent deformation during storage.

1. Thoroughly clean the tires with soap and water before storing them. Allow to dry thoroughly in a shaded location.
2. Place each tire in a storage bag (most tire stores will provide opaque polyethylene bags for storing tires) to reduce contact with light and ozone.
3. Stack tires flat and no more than four high. This will help tires retain their shape.
4. If stored mounted on rims, tires should be inflated to 10psi (or 15 psi if put into storage warm, as the pressure will drop during winter)

Storing Tires Off the Vehicle – DON'T

Don't store tires where they may be exposed to

* moisture
* oil
* grease
* extreme temperatures
* direct sunlight
* electric motors or other sources of ozone.

Don't store tires

* on or next to highly reflective surfaces such as sand or snow
* on black asphalt or other surfaces that will absorb solar heat.


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[Top Cat]

I bought a front tire last year at the same time I bought my rear tire. Didn't need the front but had the money so bought it. It is stored in my shed with the cardboard still on it. Laying flat. Good enough for me.

[chainsaw]

Thanks guys. Anyone else feel free to chime in here.

[sharps45100]

Istored my CT in the basement off the ground lying flat. Its cool and dry and no sunlight.

[Cajunrider]

Al, I asked Dunlop/Good Year the same question. They called me and sent me an email telling me to store it in an opaque plastic bag in a climate controlled room. Laying flat on it's side. They said no longer than 6 years from the date code on the tire because the warranty ends then. My gut says not to store it more than a couple of years. Just my opinion.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Sounds like some good advice.

[chainsaw]

I'm talking a couple months at the most.