Storing mounted off-season tires

[KeswickDave]

I'm curious if anyone has any thoughts on tire storage - I have two sets of tires on rims for my car (summer and winter), and currently store them in plastic bags, fully inflated in a non-heated shed.

I would like to do the same for the Jeep eventually, this might give me a good excuse to purchase a set of Moabs or at least some Cragars down the road For now the Revos do a decent job in the snow though.

Storage-wise, does anyone think it matters if they are stored in a heated vs non-heated location, fully, partially or not inflated, etc...

Would they be 40 lbs lighter if I let all the air out? (OK bad joke!)

Dave

 

[eyehatetofu]

When I lived in a climate that required two sets of tires, I just kept mine stacked up in the corner of my garage (didn't have heat). It seemed I changed vehicles more than tires, the tires seemed to hold up fine.

 

[wheeee32]

I always kept the extra mounted set in plastic bags off the ground with no problems. I did have to add some air to the tires come summer but nothing major.

 

[JJsKJ]

However you decide to do it, make sure to rotate them every 3-5k miles. ;-)

 

[AtoB]

However you decide to do it, make sure to rotate them every 3-5k miles. ;-)

i have several sets in my basement... in totes with felt covers... no issues.

 

[Ry' N Jen]

I keep all my spare sets of tires in a cool dark garage and they fare well.

 

[Boiler]

Dry and out of the sun are key I think. And clean.

This weekend I'm going to build a tire rack in the back of my shed, and put my summers away for the winter after cleaning them. Basically it will be two 2x6's about 18" apart going across the back of the shed, about 1 foot from the back, about chest high. Should still be able to get my lawn equipment & shop vac under it.

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

I'm curious if anyone has any thoughts on tire storage - I have two sets of tires on rims for my car (summer and winter), and currently store them in plastic bags, fully inflated in a non-heated shed.

I would like to do the same for the Jeep eventually, this might give me a good excuse to purchase a set of Moabs or at least some Cragars down the road For now the Revos do a decent job in the snow though.

Storage-wise, does anyone think it matters if they are stored in a heated vs non-heated location, fully, partially or not inflated, etc...

Would they be 40 lbs lighter if I let all the air out? (OK bad joke!)

Dave

If they're for your car, why are you asking here?

 

[KeswickDave]

If they're for your car, why are you asking here?

Because y'all are so darn smart, where else would I ask???

And JJsKJ, I agree, rotation is key

 

[tommudd]

stacked and covered other than that they will be fine, just check the air next spring and throw them on. good to go

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Man am I glad I have a wife who likes Jeeps, and cars as much as I do!

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Clean them up, stack 2 on top of each other, put on a glass top, and you got some killer end tables for the living room...

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Stack all 4 or 5 up...got a dining table for two I bet...

 

[KeswickDave]

Clean them up, stack 2 on top of each other, put on a glass top, and you got some killer end tables for the living room...

I like it! or 2 stacks of 2 and one piece of glass, an awesome coffee table!

A little armor all every couple of weeks...

 

[HoosierJeeper]

"Honey, I got a new end table"
Her "Really, let's see it! Thank you!"
You: "Only thing is I need it for inspection once a year!"

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

Have actually been looking for a suitable Corvette Rallye wheel w/centercap and trim ring to do that with this 1977-date-coded BFG Radial T/A for a coffee table

 

[Boiler]

You are single aren't you TBJ...

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

Yes and no.

 

[tommudd]

Have actually been looking for a suitable Corvette Rallye wheel w/centercap and trim ring to do that with this 1977-date-coded BFG Radial T/A for a coffee table

How about a full set of Magnum wheels off of a Mustang. Great shape , just forgot I had them until about a month ago when I was cleaning out an old building down homeeek2dance.gif

 

[ThunderbirdJunkie]

GR60-15s are a bit big for a Mustang aren't they?