Twice a year - in autumn and spring, car owners change tires. How to properly organize the storage of tires so that they last for several seasons up to the maximum permitted tread wear? Purchasing a new set of “shoes” for a car is quite expensive, so it is important to know how to properly store wheels removed for a long period. Summer and winter tires should be stored differently. But there are a number of standards that are mandatory for both types of tires.
Preparation
The steps and steps are listed below.
Cleansing
It is better to wash the ramps together with the car, then dry the wheels and proceed to the following steps:
- Complete cleaning begins with mechanical removal of dirt and dust. Here you can use soft brushes and rags.
- Next, you will need to remove small particles of soil and dust. To do this, prepare a soap solution, a special brush and thoroughly wash the rubber surface. It is prohibited to use aggressive detergents or solvents that may come into contact with rubber-containing mixtures.
- Check the pressure in the cylinders. This information should be viewed on the rubber manufacturer's website. Typically the figure is from 0.8 to 1.2 Atm.
- The last step is to completely dry the stingrays. Ideally, just leave the tires in the shade until they dry completely.
Further actions depend on the storage method, but the requirements for cleaning the room from dirt, dust and other debris are relevant regardless of the chosen method.
Coating
We put on a protective layer to prevent damage to the integrity of the rubber. Typically, car enthusiasts use the following.
- Special mixtures based on silicone. Similar products can be found at any auto store at a low cost. The use of the composition is simple. Spray the mixture onto the rubber and leave it to dry for a while.
- Talc. This composition was used when various mixtures were not yet available on the market. Here it is important to generously sprinkle the tire with powder on all sides and shake off the residue.
When processing, do not lubricate the rubber with grease or oil - this may damage the working surface.
Marking
The driver may need this procedure if the ramps will be stored separately from the discs. Marking the tire sidewalls and rim eliminates the need to re-balance the wheels when reinstalling the ramps on the rims. Otherwise, you will need to go to a service station and pay money to the technicians.
How to store tires with and without rims (wheel assemblies)
There are several common techniques. Typically, car enthusiasts store ramps while standing or lying down. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages.
When storing, keep in mind that you will need to periodically turn the tires over to change the deformation point. When horizontal, the tires must be properly inflated. If the wheels are deflated, their own weight will flatten them and the tires may be damaged.
You can store rubber in an unheated room during severe frosts. This applies specifically to winter tires. Stingrays can easily withstand changes from -30 to +30 degrees Celsius. Summer skating rinks should be sent for storage correctly.
- It is recommended to use a heated room with moderate humidity, without sudden temperature changes. A storage room, a dry cellar, and a heated balcony are suitable here.
- Tires cannot be stacked.
- Periodically, the rubber turns over to the other side.
Rollers should absolutely not be stored in plastic bags or bags. The sealed film creates ideal conditions for condensation and rotting.
Adaptations
Tires on rims can be hung by the metal part - the balloon does not deform when inflated. Tires without titanium are installed for storage on a special stand. The device holds the products in the desired position and avoids deformation. Standard diagrams of such racks can be found on the Internet or from experienced car enthusiasts.
What's the best way to store tires?
Preservation of tires in an inflated state is considered ideal. This minimizes the likelihood of deformation or aging, and the formation of defects in the cord part. This preservation method will allow you to quickly replace the rollers yourself when there are multi-day queues at the service station.
If you do not have an additional set of rims, you can place tires without them, but certain requirements must be met.
What should be the optimal storage temperature?
According to the requirements of GOST R 54266–2010, which is currently in force, the temperature difference during storage can be from –30° to +35°C. In this case, rubber stored in low-temperature conditions must be brought to above-zero temperatures corresponding to the given season before use.
Any heat source should not be closer than a meter from the place where the rubber is stored.
It is unlikely that the owner of these wheels will be able to use them for a long time after storage: the rubber is not protected from moisture or the sun
Selecting a location
If the driver wants to store tires at home, care must be taken to select the right place where the tires will not interfere and will retain their properties.
In the garage
In most cases, drivers store car tires next to the swallow. Here the rubber is folded or hung on special hooks. An important factor is maintaining optimal humidity and temperature. For proper preservation, the room must be dry and temperature changes minimized.
Balcony
If there is too little space in the garage, users prefer to use the space in their home or apartment for storage. It is recommended to use a heated room or at least the balcony should be glazed.
A special rack is made for tires. The prepared rubber is placed in it and covered with some kind of fabric or coating that prevents sunlight from entering.
How to store wheels in a car
It doesn’t matter here whether the tires are on rims or without them. The main thing is that they do not move randomly over each other, but are located alone.
Rules for storing used tires at the enterprise
There are points taken into account here.
- Fire safety. Stingrays are a flammable material.
- Factory recommendations for tire placement relative to its operating condition.
- Ventilation and humidity maintenance.
Storage in tire service
The correct option for preservation is to hand over the tires to a specialized organization. In large cities, it is not uncommon to have companies involved in the storage of rubber materials and tires. Here, specialists will properly prepare the ramps and take care of them until the car enthusiast needs them.
Essentially, this procedure looks like this.
- The driver brings the skates to the service.
- When accepting tires, specialists issue the client a special coupon and accept prepayment for storage.
- At the end of the period agreed in advance, the user comes to the station and picks up his own tires.
Is it possible to store tires outside?
In case of emergency, such placement is permissible. This can only be done in compliance with certain rules.
- The place should be well ventilated.
- Avoid exposure of rubber to sunlight or direct sources of color.
- Completely prevent any precipitation in the form of snow or rain from getting on the tires.
Is it possible to store rubber in a cellar?
The conservation technique is no different from other options. The slopes need to be washed and placed on the rack. An important factor is maintaining dryness and good ventilation. Cellars are often damp and the air in them stagnates.
In what position, lying or standing?
One of the important points when organizing the process of storing tires in a garage is to ensure that there is no deformation. Based on this, cramped spaces littered with tools, cans and rubbish are completely unsuitable for storage.
It is also important that no matter how the tires are positioned on top, they are not pressed down by other objects. The most popular storage methods:
- suspended (on the wall);
- standing;
- lying down.
Restrictions on the storage method depend mainly on whether the rims have rubber or not.
Basic mistakes
The most common are:
- Incorrect position of tires when storing them. Drivers often stack products on top of each other or pack tires tightly so that they become deformed. This leads to the formation of hernias or damage to the cord.
- Store in direct sunlight. The surface dries out and cracks, which ultimately causes it to be written off.
- Storage at high humidity. So the tires can trample with all the ensuing consequences.
- Storage near electrical appliances or heating systems. Extreme heat damages your tires. Additionally, this is a direct violation of fire safety.
- Some drivers store tires in plastic bags. There are some conditions. The use of special bags for car tires is permitted. The structure of the product is breathable and does not provoke condensation during sudden temperature changes. If ordinary plastic is used, this is strictly unacceptable.
Adaptations
It will be more convenient to organize seasonal tire storage if you use special racks and brackets. The following requirements apply to additional equipment:
- Strength - the ability to easily (with a margin) withstand load.
- Safety. Car tires must be positioned securely - without the risk of falling.
- Meets rubber storage requirements - no sharp corners, sharp shelf edges, etc.
One of the ways to organize storage in a suspended state is shown in the video:
Master class on making a device for storing wheels:
How long can you store car tires?
Regardless of the model and manufacturer, the warranty period does not exceed 5 years from the date of release of the product. With subsequent use, the rubber begins to lose elasticity, cracks or hardens, which provokes a decrease in grip characteristics and durability.
Here, supporters of Soviet quality will say that products made in the USSR are still used on the roads and nothing bad happens. The answer is simple. Such ramps are used on low-speed equipment, where active loads are not applicable. If you start driving aggressively on such a tire or brake sharply at speed, there is a high probability that the product will become unusable.
The influence of external factors on rubber
The basis of any tire is rubber. This is pure rubber, characterized by high wear resistance and density. But it is not suitable for car tires because it is very hard, which is why the wheel will not get proper grip on the road. Therefore, when making skates, various impurities are added to it:
- sulfur - increases tire durability;
- soot - is a cheap filler that gives a black color;
- iron - the cord and the base of the landing board are made from it.
When exposed to external factors, these components begin to lose their properties. Because of this, microcracks appear on the tire. The rubber becomes stiffer and loses its elasticity, which subsequently significantly reduces its grip on the road. To prevent this from happening, follow at least the basic storage rules and choose a suitable place for the wheels of your car.
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