The cold season is coming to an end, which means that soon it will be necessary to change tires on wheels. However, not many car owners know how to properly store winter tires. In this article, we will remind you of a few basic rules for storing seasonal tires. To make the car more recognizable and stylish, we recommend using tuning , accessories of which are available in a wide range in our online store.
Basic rules for storing tires
There are several fundamental rules for storing "rubber":
- It is necessary to store the tires so that a long vertical load on one another is not obtained. That is, the tires must not be pressurized. Also, storage should be on a flat surface, without kinks and kinks. It can be suspended.
- It is necessary to protect tires from: temperature extremes, exposure to the sun, chemicals.
- Protect from contact with copper objects.
Storage of winter "rubber"
Here are some helpful tips for storing winter tires:
- Before sending the "rubber" for storage, it must be thoroughly washed. There must be no foreign bodies on the surface or inside the tires.
- It is correct to store tires without discs in an upright position on a flat surface, and with discs in a horizontal position. You can use a pallet or a special rack.
- If there are heating devices or heat sources in the storage area, then the distance from them to the tires must be at least one meter.
- During the storage period of tires, the fulcrum must be changed by turning them every three months.
- High air humidity damages the "rubber". 60% is considered optimal.