Winter Tire Storage
12-09-2007, 11:52 PM
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Winter Tire Storage
I have a set of Hoosier Rains that I need to store over the cold Chicago winter, and am curious to what the recommended protocol is for heated basement storage. Bag or no bag etc.
12-09-2007, 11:59 PM
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12-10-2007, 12:07 AM
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This is my second tire rack. Built this on Saturday just for my "nice" tires to store over winter in the basement. Have a similar rack in the garage I use during non-winter times. Used to store just in stacks on ground, but this is more space efficient. Having built two, I could make these in about an 1-2 hours now. Very easy. Never gets much below 50* down there and a dehumidifier runs year round. I keep the tires in the bags or totes unless being used.
Total material cost is $39. 9 2x4s and $20 in bolts/washers. Top are 285/225's, middle 225 rain tires, and bottom 255/275's .
Total material cost is $39. 9 2x4s and $20 in bolts/washers. Top are 285/225's, middle 225 rain tires, and bottom 255/275's .
12-13-2007, 12:22 AM
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I have limited space, so I have stacked them on top of one another. Also have a set of track tires I am trying to get a few more days out of, so i have a stack of 8. Too many to stack??
12-13-2007, 07:44 AM
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A recent article in GRM talked about this (written by the Tire Rack contributor). Recommendation was to seal as best as possible in a garbage bag and stack on their sides not more than 4 high. Also, not to use any type of tire dressing. Keep them away from sources of ozone like electric motors.
That said, I've stored Hoosiers for 2 years w/o bags and stacked to the ceiling and they performed fine.
That said, I've stored Hoosiers for 2 years w/o bags and stacked to the ceiling and they performed fine.
