Storing winter wheels/tires
04-01-2006, 01:07 AM
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Storing winter wheels/tires
I just swapped my winter wheels for the summer set, so if it snows in Chicago this week, it's my fault! 
Does anyone have any specific knowledge of how the winter set should be stored until next year? Air pressure, etc...
Thanks
Does anyone have any specific knowledge of how the winter set should be stored until next year? Air pressure, etc...
Thanks
04-01-2006, 11:32 AM
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Wash the wheels on both sides...do not leave brake dust on the wheels......also a good opportunity to wax/coat them as well for next season for easy brake dust removal. Also check to make sure you didn't 'throw' a balance weight.
Overinflate the tires, store the wheels lying down, front facing up. Do not allow them to sit directly on concrete, put down a vapor barrier (wood, plastic,etc).
You can stack them as long as you put something soft/protective between them (thick cardboard or moving blankets) to protect the wheels/finish.
It is also a good idea to keep tires out of direct sunlight during storage.
You can also buy wall storage mounts (from Griot's Garage) if floor space is at a premium.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=92300
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=92302
Overinflate the tires, store the wheels lying down, front facing up. Do not allow them to sit directly on concrete, put down a vapor barrier (wood, plastic,etc).
You can stack them as long as you put something soft/protective between them (thick cardboard or moving blankets) to protect the wheels/finish.
It is also a good idea to keep tires out of direct sunlight during storage.
You can also buy wall storage mounts (from Griot's Garage) if floor space is at a premium.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=92300
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=92302
04-01-2006, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ltc
You can also buy wall storage mounts (from Griot's Garage) if floor space is at a premium.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=92300
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=92302
i thought that stacking them wasn't recommended though. i don't know who said or why, just remembered that.
04-02-2006, 03:13 AM
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I would add not only keep them out of sunlight. Keep them away from anything that creates ozone, like a compressor motor. It is bad for them. I also think it is a good idea to cover them.
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Westminster, Maryland USA
2004 40 Year 911
2000 Ford Excursion V10
1998 BMW 540 6 speed sport
1985 GMC Suburban (4" lift w/35" Super Swampers)
1980 Triumph TR-7 (367hp Buick GN powered)
2003 Yamaha Roadstar
04-02-2006, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ltc
Wash the wheels on both sides...do not leave brake dust on the wheels......also a good opportunity to wax/coat them as well for next season for easy brake dust removal. Also check to make sure you didn't 'throw' a balance weight.
Overinflate the tires, store the wheels lying down, front facing up. Do not allow them to sit directly on concrete, put down a vapor barrier (wood, plastic,etc).
You can stack them as long as you put something soft/protective between them (thick cardboard or moving blankets) to protect the wheels/finish.
It is also a good idea to keep tires out of direct sunlight during storage.
You can also buy wall storage mounts (from Griot's Garage) if floor space is at a premium.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=92300
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=92302
Overinflate the tires, store the wheels lying down, front facing up. Do not allow them to sit directly on concrete, put down a vapor barrier (wood, plastic,etc).
You can stack them as long as you put something soft/protective between them (thick cardboard or moving blankets) to protect the wheels/finish.
It is also a good idea to keep tires out of direct sunlight during storage.
You can also buy wall storage mounts (from Griot's Garage) if floor space is at a premium.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=92300
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=92302
Thanks, this is the exact information I am looking for!
04-02-2006, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Traffic53
i thought that stacking them wasn't recommended though. i don't know who said or why, just remembered that.
For no real good reason, I also apply some tire/rubber conditioner to the tires/sidewalls, in addition to the wax on the wheels.
