OK, when I get my winter tires, how do I keep the Pirelli's from "going bad". I should have 2 complete sets of wheels and tires.

I have read to inflate them to 40psi and stack them. Is that good enough? What do you guys do?

-Matt

 

When you take the set off you are going to store wash them well. This is your chance to get all of the accumulated brake dust off as well as the other stuff that has accumulated over time. Keep them at the suggested pressure range. Apply wheel wax to the rims and to the rubber apply your preferred tire sauce sparingly.
Wrap the tires in a cotton or wool blanket and place heavy cardboard or 1/4 in. ply between the tires so they do not cause indentations amongst themselves so you can stack them or rack them.
Tire rack now sells carrying and storage bags for tires, they do not seem to cost too much, but it all depends on what you are comfortable with.

 

Any other input? I have a buddy who says this is all overkill and that he just stacks the tires, not on rims, and seperates them with cardboard.

 

I have the same question.. anybody..???


Rex

 

I agree that the steps noted above will keep your tires in pristine condition. But....so would putting each one on a $2000 mattress on a solid gold frame in a room with scented air and servants to dust them daily.

I have stored tires for years merely stacked in a basement (climate controlled) and also for years in a garage (not climate controlled), sometimes mounted and sometimes not, and have never had a problem. I have just installed $2000 worth of supercar F1 tires on my caddy that were stored stacked in my basement for 12 months with no cardboard or servants or dusting. They look and perform like brand new.

Most tire storage related problems are caused by tires stored on vehicles that therefore develop flat spots if they are not jacked up, or that are stored outside and suffer cracking or separation bubbles.....

Do whatever you are comfortable with.

 

Thank you 6X! I guess I'll be seeling my Pony rims on eBay soon!

 

Just an FYI. I found a great company that deals with winter tire storage. They will come to your home, work or appartment switch your wheels and store the ones you are not using. I used them this spring and it's the best thing I have ever done. I don't have to worry about dragging the wheels in my house and even worse when I have to ship them back and forth from the dealer I usually end up ruining my interior. There phone number is 1866-477-1299 and they have a website www.tirestoragesolutions.com

hope this helps.

 

traction nice first post ut this thread is from 06 buddy[&:]

 

Thanks, Nice to be a part of the team.