Tyre storage?

[oguz327]

Ive got some bbs that are coming out of retirement after being stored in the loft for nearly a year.

I remember reading somewhere on the zone a while back that wheels and tyers that are stored incorrectly can affect them and was wondering if mine are still safe to use?

Bit of a silly question but wanted to make sure before i fit them.

[oguz327]

There going to be used for track days, dont know if this makes a difference?

what do you think people?

Oz

[orangecurry]

tyres are supposed to be stored in the dark and cool rather than warm

storing them 'flat' as opposed to upright is recommended (so the tyrewall doesn't deform under the weight of the wheel/tyre)


You should be ok - I swop a winter set for a summer set every year, and have no problems.

I'd suggest you take it easy in the wet until you get some feedback through the steering wheel

[Pal318is]

oguz,

I had my Azev's with tyres in my brothers bedroom for ages! laid them flat as orrangecurry is saying and then covered them with a blanket. Tyres were sweet when I finally got them on the car, after about nearly a year and a half

Pal

[oguz327]

Cheers fellas,
I thought id be ok, they were store flat and my loft is pretty cool and dark so all good.
Probaly me being a bit para but not harm in checking.

Oh, and it was good to meet you at Gaydon Pal, see ya at santa pod

[ropeman]

Give them a rub with some baby powder, they'll be fine. Always used to work on my action mans wet suit ;)

[oguz327]