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Minimizing Tire Oxidation/Dry Rot
--(I posted this thread in the maintenence section, and it was suggested that someone here might have additional input.)--
_______________________________________________ I have 2-sets of tires (winter & summer) each mounted on their own wheels. I only drive about 10K miles/year. And I don't drive hard -- so my tires last a long time. So here's the problem: 5K/year on each set of tires. Average life-expencancy of tires = 50K miles. See what I mean? By the time these tires are worn out, they'll be at least 10 years old. It seems like reducing pressure (to 10-15 lbs) might be a good idea when the tires are being stored. Does anyone have other suggestions for preserving the "rubber" in tires as they age? ________________________________________________ Some suggestions were: 1) Use Meguire's Endurance tire dressing 2) Keep them away from sources of ozone while stored Would it be ill advised to use a tire dressing on the tread of the tires? Is it a good idea to store them in plastic trash bags? Thanks in advance for your help. Jeff Pierce
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Jeff Pierce Current Vehicles: '92 Mercedes 190E/2.3 (247K miles/my daily driver) '93 Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon (263K miles/a family truckster with spunk) '99 Kawasaki Concours Gravely 8120 Previous Vehicles: '85 Jeep CJ-7 w/ Fisher plow (226K miles)'93 Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon '53 Willys-Overland Pickup '85 Honda 750F Interceptor '93 Nissan Quest '89 Toyota Camry Wagon '89 Dodge Raider '81 Honda CB 750F Super Sport '88 Toyota Celica '95 Toyota Tacoma '74 Honda CB 550F |
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Here's some advice from rubber manufacturer's association:
STORAGE TIPS Tires should be stored in a dry, cool place, away from sunlight and sources of ozone, such as electric motors. If you must store tires flat, (one on top of the other), make sure you don't stack too many on top of each other. Too much weight can damage the bottom tire. Also be sure to allow air to circulate around all sides of the tires, including underneath, to prevent moisture damage. If storing tires outdoors, protect them with an opaque waterproof covering and elevate them from the ground. Do not store tires on or over black asphalt or other heat-absorbent or reflective surfaces, such as snow-covered ground or sand. |
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