The car I am currently DD has a set of tires with DOT dates from early 2016 though the tires themselves look near new with good tread.
My question though is about storing a set of tires, already mounted on alloy wheels, that would eventually replace the set currently on the car. I have found a set on CL selling for LESS than what Tire Rack is charging for just the tires...without the wheels. If I pick up these tires and wheels how do I store them so that they deteriorate as little as possible? I figured inside, in a closet, on their sides, with NO stacking. Presumably they will be put on the car in about a year to a 18 months.
BTW, the tires are Michelin Cross Season 2 tires, does anyone have experience with this tire? The reviews on Tire Rack are nearly all positive.
Stacking or not stacking isn't as important as keeping them in sealed bags, away from sunlight, and in a temperature-stable environment. The bags should be priority #1 to slow outgassing and oxidation.
In reply to GameboyRMH :
Thanks, I was wondering if putting tires in plastic (?) bags would help or hurt. While I realize they aren't the same things, I have had some clothing, some shoes, some photos that were ruined by improper storage. Some plastic bags can affect clothing with high synthetic fiber content, some cardboard is acidic and will cause the breakdown of some types of clothing and fiber. I thought possibly plastic bags might cause rubber to degrade.
If the tires are already used bagging probably won't make much of any difference. But it can't hurt so might as well. Most important thing is inside, away from sunlight and large electric equipment.
I store my autocross tires off the car between events. I deflate them to about 13-14 lbs and put them in heavy leaf bags, then rack them.
Black pallet wrap makes life a bit easier
Thanks for the help, all. The tires are lightly used, already mounted on wheels, so apparently (?) takeoffs from a wrecked car. I'll probably wrap them in yard/trash bags, even if not necessary, and they will sit inside in a walk-in closet.
From our friends at Tire Rack on storing tires.
