Stowing mounted tires ...
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I just stack them. There is occasionally moisture buildup inside. I never put them on a concrete floor directly ... last time I did that I had a heck of a corroded bead. I also try to store so they don't end up with UV rays getting on them.
Right now my stack of tires is stored on my 2nd floor apartment balcony out of sight and covered up.
Right now my stack of tires is stored on my 2nd floor apartment balcony out of sight and covered up.
i keep mine under our bed inside....
nice and warm, temp and humidity controlled
to be honest the wife never looks under the bed and i washed them before bringing them in
nice and warm, temp and humidity controlled
to be honest the wife never looks under the bed and i washed them before bringing them in
edyvw
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Make sure they are in some bags to prevent moisture.
But, lay them down and stack on top of each other. If they are off the rims, stack vertically next to each other.
But, lay them down and stack on top of each other. If they are off the rims, stack vertically next to each other.
Mine are sitting in a climate-controlled storage facility, stacked on top of each other. I didn't bother bagging them.
I keep them on a rack where they are vertical in the garage. I store the snow tires on that rack in the off season too. It's probably best that you clean the wheels and tires before storing too (especially if you're storing them in your bedroom!!)
I store my winter tires on my car. Of course, my winter tires are the same as my summer tire.
Originally Posted By: edyvw
Make sure they are in some bags to prevent moisture.
But, lay them down and stack on top of each other. If they are off the rims, stack vertically next to each other.
On my balcony I currently have like 12 stacked up haha. No bags
Make sure they are in some bags to prevent moisture.
But, lay them down and stack on top of each other. If they are off the rims, stack vertically next to each other.
On my balcony I currently have like 12 stacked up haha. No bags
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edyvw
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Originally Posted By: Miller88
Originally Posted By: edyvw
Make sure they are in some bags to prevent moisture.
But, lay them down and stack on top of each other. If they are off the rims, stack vertically next to each other.
On my balcony I currently have like 12 stacked up haha. No bags
Well, I had before tires in garage that had moisture etc, never had issues. But since Costco bag them in really sturdy bags, it works great.
Originally Posted By: edyvw
Make sure they are in some bags to prevent moisture.
But, lay them down and stack on top of each other. If they are off the rims, stack vertically next to each other.
On my balcony I currently have like 12 stacked up haha. No bags
Well, I had before tires in garage that had moisture etc, never had issues. But since Costco bag them in really sturdy bags, it works great.
Nick1994
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Wow you guys are putting winter tires on your cars already?
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I store my winter tires on my car. Of course, my winter tires are the same as my summer tire.
I hate you
I store my winter tires on my car. Of course, my winter tires are the same as my summer tire.
I hate you
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Wow you guys are putting winter tires on your cars already?
Yep, you gotta clean up the wheels clean up the hubs and the rotors to get the rust scales off and add some corrosion inhibitor so your aluminum wheels don't eat your rotors.
I generally put them on around halloween, but I am already seeing folks here with winter tires on.
Much more pleasant to do it now, when its nice out when you cant take your time to look and inspect and your hands aren't numb from the cold. Because here every one does their own maintanance right?
And if you think that this is too early have a read:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Storm_%22Aphid%22
Wow you guys are putting winter tires on your cars already?
Yep, you gotta clean up the wheels clean up the hubs and the rotors to get the rust scales off and add some corrosion inhibitor so your aluminum wheels don't eat your rotors.
I generally put them on around halloween, but I am already seeing folks here with winter tires on.
Much more pleasant to do it now, when its nice out when you cant take your time to look and inspect and your hands aren't numb from the cold. Because here every one does their own maintanance right?
And if you think that this is too early have a read:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Storm_%22Aphid%22
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Wow you guys are putting winter tires on your cars already?
I hold out as long as possible, but I drag them out of my parents garage and get them ready to go just in case. Generally, both vehicles for me are on winter tires by Thanskgiving.
Typical weather hype, but they are predicting flurries for higher elevations this weekend around here. This fall seems to be colder than last year so I may end up only making it to mid November instead of late November. Who knows.
My parents want to put the escape on its winter tires ASAP. The factory Continental "Conti-Pro Conti-Contact with Conti-Eco Technogy" tires are getting low on tread and will need replacement. They were pretty bad in the snow when new. Even worse now.
Wow you guys are putting winter tires on your cars already?
I hold out as long as possible, but I drag them out of my parents garage and get them ready to go just in case. Generally, both vehicles for me are on winter tires by Thanskgiving.
Typical weather hype, but they are predicting flurries for higher elevations this weekend around here. This fall seems to be colder than last year so I may end up only making it to mid November instead of late November. Who knows.
My parents want to put the escape on its winter tires ASAP. The factory Continental "Conti-Pro Conti-Contact with Conti-Eco Technogy" tires are getting low on tread and will need replacement. They were pretty bad in the snow when new. Even worse now.
It's fairly simple to build a rack out of 2x4 lumber, stowing the tires with or without wheels fitted vertically. Best for the tires, and easy to mount on a wall somewhere (garage, basement, mud room, whatever), making it easy for you to load/unload them.
You can even leave the rack outside, use a chain to run between the tires/wheels for security. Cover the chain with PVC if there are concerns about scratching the aluminum wheels.
Tire Rack sells metal racks if you don't want to save a few bucks or are unhandy. They also sell covers which do help, insuring no UV-related degradation for you. Tires do cost money, no point in letting them rot for no reason.
It's what I do. From experience, if you can, make room for more tires than you need right now; once you have good storage you tend to use up all available tire storage.
You can even leave the rack outside, use a chain to run between the tires/wheels for security. Cover the chain with PVC if there are concerns about scratching the aluminum wheels.
Tire Rack sells metal racks if you don't want to save a few bucks or are unhandy. They also sell covers which do help, insuring no UV-related degradation for you. Tires do cost money, no point in letting them rot for no reason.
It's what I do. From experience, if you can, make room for more tires than you need right now; once you have good storage you tend to use up all available tire storage.
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Nick1994
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Sounds early to me, but here in Phoenix it hit 100 degrees yesterday...
I'll probably un-stack mine (they're indoors, so no real moisture concerns) and check pressure to make sure all is good sometime in the next few days. It's still too warm to put them on at this point, but we're getting to that time of year when I'll need them at a day's notice when we get a rainy day followed by a below-freezing night or a sudden burst of snow.
I usually end up putting them on some time in November, but late October snow isn't unheard of around here.
I usually end up putting them on some time in November, but late October snow isn't unheard of around here.
I can remember going trick-or-treating in snow as a kid. So ... haha.
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