Storing Tyres

[RyanIAm]

I've picked up 2 bridgestones with delivery k's, currently on rims. I'd like to store these so that i can use the tyres when mine need replacing, problem is this might not be for 18-24 months with the km's that I do. My thoughts were to wrap them up in thick plastic and keep them in the shed where it is nice and cool and waterproof. Should i keep them inflated on the rims or separate them? Or any other ideas on the best way to store them?

[planetdavo]

All tyres continue to age. All you can do is try to slow the process down a bit.
Keep then nice and cool and in the dark. Sheds can warm up a bit. If so, put them under the house. I'd keep them reasonably pressurised myself if already on rims, otherwise you will be paying to remove them from the rims, then paying again to fit them!
Not much else you can do really.

[CSP]

Glad wrap them too...

[hsv-maloo-R8]

Dont forget to add the cotton wool !!:confused:

[DJC-346]

rub pigs blood all over them. stop the rubber from ageing.

[planetdavo]

rub pigs blood all over them. stop the rubber from ageing.
Might not stop the pets biting them though...:confused:

[DJC-346]

........;)

[Brandonsdad]

All tyres continue to age. All you can do is try to slow the process down a bit.
Keep then nice and cool and in the dark. Sheds can warm up a bit. If so, put them under the house. I'd keep them reasonably pressurised myself if already on rims, otherwise you will be paying to remove them from the rims, then paying again to fit them!
Not much else you can do really.

under the house?.........hmmmm:confused:

How bout under the bed.

[planetdavo]

under the house?.........hmmmm:confused:

How bout under the bed.
Perhaps Adelaide houses aren't usually built with under floor access..:confused:
Obviously wont work with a slab floor house, but for anything on stumps, it's an option.
Anywhere cool and out of sunlight. Doesn't matter where.
Perhaps your bar fridge is suitable...:rofl:

[Brandonsdad]

Perhaps Adelaide houses aren't usually built with under floor access..:confused:
Obviously wont work with a slab floor house, but for anything on stumps, it's an option.
Anywhere cool and out of sunlight. Doesn't matter where.
Perhaps your bar fridge is suitable...:rofl:

I think a fridge would be more suitable.:1peek:

[Desertws6]

1. Inflate them to the recommended pressure for the car.
2. Clean rubber and use tyre dressing on all sides.
3. Stack horizontally on wood sheet off ground and leave in the shed.
4. Cover tyres with old sheet or tarp.

Tyres will be just fine, a little heat will not hurt them.

Cheers,
Steve

[kart_racer]

Also keep them away from large electric motors, such as those in an air conditioner or air compressor, as these produce ozone which will attack the rubber.

As has already been said, keep them out of sunlight as this would kill them quite quickly.

And if possible try to stop air circulating around them, as oxygen degrades rubber aswell.

So a dark, dingy, stuffy place away from an electric motor. I thought the suggestion of under the house by planetdavo was perfect!

[Brandonsdad]

Also keep them away from large electric motors, such as those in an air conditioner or air compressor, as these produce ozone which will attack the rubber.

As has already been said, keep them out of sunlight as this would kill them quite quickly.

And if possible try to stop air circulating around them, as oxygen degrades rubber aswell.

So a dark, dingy, stuffy place away from an electric motor. I thought the suggestion of under the house by planetdavo was perfect!

Nope, Desertws6 takes the honours.

I personally like the fridge one.

Is 18-24 months a long time in the life of a tyre to be stored. Ive had tyres on my car that have lasted 3 years and would have thought that they would age quicker on the car rather than stored in the shed, or under the house.

[planetdavo]

Ahhh, come on VESS60, you STILL appear to struggle with the thought that my input benefits the forum! Thankfully your "beat down Davo at any opportunity" input is of such high value! :rofl:

Various places recommend rejecting brand new tyres with a serial number over 3 years of age. That is, of course, before they have even seen one day on the road to age them faster.

[sszute]

maybe if you new how to drive the thing you might not need to store them for that long?? just a thought

[RyanIAm]

maybe if you new how to drive the thing you might not need to store them for that long?? just a thought

Excuse me? How does my driving habits come into play? Is it cool now to flog a set of tyres in under 20 thousand k's? I have better things to spend my money on mate.

[DJC-346]

maybe if you new how to drive the thing you might not need to store them for that long?? just a thought


gold :rofl:

[sszute]

Excuse me? How does my driving habits come into play? Is it cool now to flog a set of tyres in under 20 thousand k's? I have better things to spend my money on mate.

well by previous threads alot of forum members cars aint doin 20,000km on them so i guess it is cool like i said though it just a thought

[hsv-maloo-R8]

rub pigs blood all over them. stop the rubber from ageing.

mmmmm ,,pig blood,,well that will keep the muslims away from stealing them.
he he he :smilesandbanana:

[Brandonsdad]

[QUOTEAhhh, come on VESS60, you STILL appear to struggle with the thought that my input benefits the forum! Thankfully your "beat down Davo at any opportunity" input is of such high value!

Various places recommend rejecting brand new tyres with a serial number over 3 years of age. That is, of course, before they have even seen one day on the road to age them faster.
[/QUOTE]

Gee, youll do anything to get your post count up to number one on the forum wont you. Youre nearly there.

Seriously the "put them under the house" comment was a good one. We need more humour on here. Theres too much seriousness, seriously.:)

[planetdavo]

I'm having trouble sleeping without your approval of my input VESS60. It's the only thing in my life that fails to make my life perfect...:rofl:
I don't care about post counts. You seem to follow mine pretty often though! Bit bored in life are you?

[Brandonsdad]

I'm having trouble sleeping without your approval of my input VESS60. It's the only thing in my life that fails to make my life perfect...:rofl:
I don't care about post counts. You seem to follow mine pretty often though! Bit bored in life are you?

Cant help but seeing your post count every time I log on.

As for your sleeping. Have a nice warm cup of cocoa in front of the television with the heater on. Works every time.

Cheers mate.:)

[HEXEM]

I have a brand new set of RE050A 19/40/245 sitting in the garage. Its cold (here in Canberra -2) dark but not dingy!.. The set that are on my SSV are the original ones and have completed nearly 36k since Dec06 and theres about 40% tread left.

:1peek: