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Nov 8th, 2012, 19:36 | #421 |
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Yip store them on their sides because over the 6+ months or so they are sitting there they lose pressure and if they are upright they will square off (doubtful its permanent damage but an inconvenience all the same). I keep all my wheels in a dark corner in the basement, every couple months I will check the tyre pressures and top them back up to 40 psi, as if you leave them too long and the pressure drops really low the seal can break where the tyre meets rim and you'll be losing air there and probably need it resealed.
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Nov 8th, 2012, 21:41 | #423 |
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Just bought some rims for the BMW today; £85 for 4 that are the same as what are fitted at the moment... just got to get a friend who lives near them to pick them up!
Then got to go to see a friend up in Scotland who works for a tyre company and getting the tyres from them. Getting a set of Marix EcoTrac. I know they're not any of the big names, but when you're buying from someone that you know rather than a big tyre company I think they're worth a try... also a lot less than any of the other ones that are available! Having had a look at them they seem to have a decent pattern.
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Nov 8th, 2012, 21:45 | #424 | |
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How long is short term/long term? Not everyone has a tyre rack. I'm still gonna say stacking them on their side is the most convenient easiest way that will not damage the tyres.
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Nov 8th, 2012, 21:54 | #425 |
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My plan is to get a 50-75mm diameter pole to put through the centre cap on the wheel, and hang the wheels in the GF's Dad's shed... I'm sure there's room in there amongst the fire wood!!!
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Nov 8th, 2012, 22:10 | #426 |
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Come changeover time, the wheels going into store are cleaned and the rims waxed but not buffed off. They're then stored on their sides in two stacks of two at the back of the garage lying on old carpet tiles. Winter wheels/tyres going on last weekend had lost 2psi since being stored just after Easter.
Don't get too hung up about this. Store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and they'll be fine. Three things that kill rubber in the long term - heat, ultra violet and ozone.
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Try this one - http://www.conti-online.com/generato...summer_en.html Funny how you seem to know better than Continental. Last edited by tt82; Nov 9th, 2012 at 08:01. |
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Nov 9th, 2012, 10:09 | #428 | |
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Just going by personal experience and it seems that others on the forum seem to think the same way works? Of course a majority view is not always right but I've never had any problem over the 14 years of doing it? I keep them in my garage stacked 2 on top of one another, wheels/tyres or just tyres. Every time they come out and are put on all they need is a little pump up and they are ready to go. Have never seen any signs of degradation or deformity. I am no font of knowledge but am just giving my opinion of works for me. If you wish to add your advice that's fine but don't shun mine in absolution of yours is the only way to do it.
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Nov 9th, 2012, 20:44 | #429 |
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I'm no font of knowledge myself. I knew what I'd heard and did a quick google search to try and find other sources to back up my arguement. Those sites are the first results if you google "storing tyres".
I understand what your saying but theres a huge difference between stating something as "being the best way" and "I do this". |
Nov 14th, 2012, 20:16 | #430 |
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I have to admit I've always just stored my wheels stacked on top of each other (I use separate alloys for winters) ...never seemed to do them any harm.
Just ordered some new winter tyres. Last two winters used Continental WinterContacts TS830s which were great but this time I thought I'd give the Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 a go. It better snow soon!...off to Inverness next week so might see some.
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