If you own seasonal tyre sets, you know it’s high time to pull out your winter tyres and store away your summer tyre set for the time being. Along with this comes the seasonal vehicle cleaning, fluid and engine check, but is there something you may be forgetting to do?
Yes, you’ve your other set of tyres mounted on your car but what are you doing for the set which accompanied you throughout the season? Do they not deserve some much needed TLC as well?
Knowing how hefty of an investment car owners make when buying different tyre sets, it’s only essential to keep them properly stored once they've been removed to ensure they don't lose their characteristics and to extend their road life as well.
Over the past years, Tyres Birmingham have been developed to be more durable and long-lasting, thus resulting in them being on the road for much longer durations, undergoing extended periods of road life. Proper tyre storage should be an essential process for tyre maintenance and care.Â
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Why is proper Tyre Storage necessary?
Tyre storage is a vital aspect in extending the life of your Car Tyres Coventry. When your tyres are not in use, they must be properly kept so that they are ready to go when the seasonal shift arrives once again. Proper tyre storage is necessary because:Â
Improper tyre storage can shorten the life of your tyres or render them useless.
Tyres kept unknowingly under the direct influence of heat, UV radiation, or direct sunlight can break down the rubber and cause damage.
When kept without proper support, tyres become unstable and distorted, rendering them unusable.
Tyre Storage Tips:
While being on the road for so long, Tyres gather all sorts of brake dust, grit, and road grime during normal usage, all of which can cause tyre damage if left on your tyres for an extended period. That is why, before storing them, you should clean them with soap, water, and a tyre brush. It's also a good opportunity to clean the wheels if the tyres are still attached to the rims.
After washing and cleaning them thoroughly, place each tyre in its own big, airtight plastic bag for storage. Remove as much air as possible from the bag and avoid any dampness and moisture. To decrease oil evaporation from tyre compounds, close the bag securely with tape to create a personal compartment for each tyre.
Place the tyres somewhere clean and dry. Also, keep your tyres away from ozone-producing machineries such as motors, heaters, thermostats, and drainage pipes or inverters. An underground basement or climate-controlled garage or workshop is the most ideal storage option.
If the tyres are arranged in stacks and you don’t keep them in individual bags, make sure to arrange them "white to white" and "black to black" to avoid discolouration of the white rubber, which is formulated differently than black rubber.
Tyres on the Vehicle
If possible, avoid allowing a car to sit on its tyres for lengthy periods since the steady weight might harm them. Make it a habit to move the car or go for a brief drive now and then to relieve tyre tension and maintain the tire's rubber components lubricated and supple.
Mounted and Unmounted Rims:
Tyres that are still mounted on the rims should be kept vertically to avoid possible deformation of the tyre's rubber. If it is not feasible to store them upright, change the position of the tyres once a month to guarantee they retain their form.
Tyres that have been unmounted can be stacked on top of each other or stored vertically. They should not, nevertheless, be kept on tyre hooks since this might cause the tyres to droop. It's also a good idea, as with mounted tyres, to rotate your tyres once a month and to protect your tyres from sagging on the ground for a long period.
Inflated or Deflated:
It's generally safe to store your Continental while they're still inflated. It is not at all necessary to completely deflate them for prolonged storage. They may also be stacked and inflated as long as they are on rims.