I just got a new set of Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2s installed on my 3-series earlier this summer (really pleased with them so far). I know cold temps are not healthy for summer tires, but how much does this apply to cold winter storage? It will be sitting aI have the ability to store the wheels & tires in a climate controlled basement but logistically it would be a pain to swap wheels and haul them down there.
My main concern is that in the past my tires on this vehicle "age out" before hitting the wear bars. My previous set were Michelin PSS and I was surprised by how quickly dry-rot started to settle in. Would any gain by storing them inside be pretty negligible?
Edit: Car will be stored in a non climate controlled garage during a Michigan winter. We are below freezing for much of the winter and usually have at least a couple sub-zero Fahrenheit days each season.
My main concern is that in the past my tires on this vehicle "age out" before hitting the wear bars. My previous set were Michelin PSS and I was surprised by how quickly dry-rot started to settle in. Would any gain by storing them inside be pretty negligible?
Edit: Car will be stored in a non climate controlled garage during a Michigan winter. We are below freezing for much of the winter and usually have at least a couple sub-zero Fahrenheit days each season.