Tyre storage
What tyres are afraid of, where and how to store wheels between seasons, and how to choose a storage facility.
Articles in this sectionIn reading order.
- Tyre storageThe question of tyre storage comes up for the average motorist twice a year, usually - in spring, when winter tyres are swapped for summer ones, and correspondingly in autumn, when cars are shod for…430 words
- What are tyres afraid of?Tyres are made of rubber, so there are three things they are afraid of: direct sunlight, high temperature and water (humidity).171 words
- Where is the best place to store wheels?Given what tyres need for storage, the best options are: a dry, clean cellar, a brick garage, a storage cupboard in the flat, or a specialist tyre storage facility.256 words
- Choosing a tyre storage facilityIf you have decided to leave your tyres in storage with a tyre centre or a garage, you first need to read the storage contract carefully.399 words
- How should you store wheels?If you store tyres without wheels, stacked, this creates uneven pressure on their sidewalls (the greatest pressure on the bottom tyre).304 words