Are you enjoying the beginning of spring and have you already replaced your car with summer tires? It’s time to remember how to properly store tires on discs and without them in the off-season.
Few people know, but there is a domestic GOST R54266–2010 “Pneumatic tires. Packaging, transportation and storage. It clearly states that tires should be stored at least one meter away from heating appliances. But the temperature can be from minus 30 ° C to plus 35 ° C. When storing tubeless tires, conditions must be created that exclude deformation of the beads and sidewalls.
How to store tires without rims
If there is no garage, the tires can wait for their “winter hour” both on the open balcony and on the loggia. But remember: the main enemy of rubber is ultraviolet. Therefore, tires can be covered with a piece of waterproof fabric, special tire covers or bags can be purchased. And it would be good to wash the rubber before sending it to storage.
Tires without rims must not be sprung. This will lead to their deformation, which means a bad seal on the disc later on.
How to store complete wheels
The best option is to hang them in a garage or shed. In this case, the main load will be on the disc, eliminating the deformation of the rubber. Tire bags and plastic bags are also suitable, but they should be left ajar.
tires hotel
The role of a tire hotel is usually fulfilled by an ordinary hangar with racks. This service is called “seasonal tire storage”. The cost of storage of the kit varies from 1700 to 5000 rubles, depending on its size. Since you pay for a seat, it doesn’t matter if it’s just tires or complete wheels.
Where tires were stored, it is not necessary to mount tires at all, but as a rule, mechanics always give their customers a discount.
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