Best way to store slicks in winter ?

[jeff666]

What is the opinion of the above guys ? i have 6 slicks off the rims and 6 on rims, one person told me to deflate the ones on the rims, also where best temp wise to put them over winter ?

My garage is not heated and it gets as cold as a fridge out there, the shed would be worse, again have been told they don't like to many different temp cycles, wife sez they are not coming in the house

[GT4EDS]

Hi.

The extreme Do's and Dont's on tyre storage.

The useful life of a tyre, whether mounted or dismounted, is directly affected by storage conditions. Tyres should always be stored indoors in a dark, cool, dry room.

DO

1 Remove the tyres from the vehicle.
2. Remove the air from the tyres and store them on their side in a cool/dark/dry environment.
3. Place tyres in a black plastic bag when stored during the "off-season".
4. Make sure the temperature range in the storage location is between 40-90 degrees Fahrenheit.

DON'T

1. Don't store tyres in direct sunlight or near electric motors. (Electric motors emit small amounts of ozone.) Tyres need to be protected from light, especially sunlight. Light causes ultraviolet damage by breaking down the rubber compounds. The storeroom should not contain electrical welding or any other equipment that could produce ozone.

2. Don't apply any chemical treatments to tyres. (It's not necessary and may actually damage the integrity of the tyre by breaking down the rubber properties of the tyre.) Tyres must not be allowed to come in contact with oils, greases, solvents, or other petroleum products that cause rubber to soften or deteriorate.

3. Don't store tyres in sub-freezing temperatures for any length of time. (The rubber can freeze and may crack as a result.)

Eduardo.

Edited by GT4EDS on Monday 25th November 13:43

[HustleRussell]

Best way to store slicks? Indoors.

I know you said that the mrs. won't have it, but that is basically the answer to your question.

Loft?

[jeff666]

Thanks guys, the loft is freezing up there, i can put them in a room above my workshop but it gets fairly cold up there, may have to cover them in old blankets.

I also have a new set of wets on rims, i guess the same applies to them ?

[dapearson]

Chicks like rubber. Store them in your bedroom. Move any of the wife's unimportant stuff out of the way, such as washing basket (i leave my dirty clothes on the floor and they take themselves to the washing machine when dirty), hair dryer (what's wrong with air drying?), dressing table (there are other mirrors surely?), wardrobes (clean clothes go on the floor next to dirty ones and know not to move).

She'll thank you for it.

[GT4EDS]

You could always get those for your car winter storage. Will at list stop flat spots and cold from garage floor to transfer to wheels





Eduardo

[rovermorris999]

Michelin recommend storing pumped up.
http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/learn-share/care-g...

And Continental
http://www.continental-tyres.co.uk/www/tyres_uk_en...

Edited by rovermorris999 on Monday 25th November 16:10

[jeff666]

rovermorris999 said:

Michelin recommend storing pumped up.
http://www.michelin.co.uk/tyres/learn-share/care-g...

And Continental
http://www.continental-tyres.co.uk/www/tyres_uk_en...

Edited by rovermorris999 on Monday 25th November 16:10

Interesting read, thanks for posting.

[carreauchompeur]

dapearson said:

Chicks like rubber. Store them in your bedroom. Move any of the wife's unimportant stuff out of the way, such as washing basket (i leave my dirty clothes on the floor and they take themselves to the washing machine when dirty), hair dryer (what's wrong with air drying?), dressing table (there are other mirrors surely?), wardrobes (clean clothes go on the floor next to dirty ones and know not to move).

She'll thank you for it.

Amateur. Make a stack which then becomes the de facto laundry basket.

[dapearson]

carreauchompeur said:

Amateur. Make a stack which then becomes the de facto laundry basket.

Nice!

[magooagain]

Wimp!