Wheels/Tyres: - Tyre Storage

Buck Rogers · Jun 17th, 2011, 20:37

Folks,

Quick question, bought an extra set (4) of tyres due to discounts, accordingly how should I store them, standing-up on the tread, or on the side walls (in a dark garage).

Thanks Buck

JimG · Jun 18th, 2011, 09:28

You're not supposed to store them standing on the tread. Not sure why, I can't imagine it would really cause any problems. If you think about tyre dealers, they all stack them on their sides on racks.

400-ascona · Jun 18th, 2011, 10:34

You can deform the tread if you store them upright. My Carlton hibernates for the winter and I bought some shaped trolleys to keep the tyres correct shape as I got fed up of the flat spots!
I store my winter wheel and tyres on their side, and they are fine when I come to use them.
Rob.

Jun 17th, 2011, 20:37	#1
Buck Rogers Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2022 16:14 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Aberdeen	Tyre Storage Folks, Quick question, bought an extra set (4) of tyres due to discounts, accordingly how should I store them, standing-up on the tread, or on the side walls (in a dark garage). Thanks Buck

Jun 18th, 2011, 09:28	#2
JimG Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2021 09:00 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	You're not supposed to store them standing on the tread. Not sure why, I can't imagine it would really cause any problems. If you think about tyre dealers, they all stack them on their sides on racks. __________________ XC90 - 2007 D5 SE LUX www.alignmycar.co.uk www.rearfacing.co.uk

Jun 18th, 2011, 10:34	#3
400-ascona Premier Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 10:05 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby	You can deform the tread if you store them upright. My Carlton hibernates for the winter and I bought some shaped trolleys to keep the tyres correct shape as I got fed up of the flat spots! I store my winter wheel and tyres on their side, and they are fine when I come to use them. Rob. __________________ 1997 V70R AWD, Saffron, Manual; Lotus Carlton; Ascona 400; Mini Cooper S Works; 4.2 Supercharged Range Rover; Land Rover Discovery 4; Suzuki GSF1200N; BMW R80/7; Velocette Venom; Daimler V8 250.

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