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BLKOUT
11-02-2006, 09:59 AM
when storing summer rims/tires, is there something that can be put on them so that moisture does not destroy them? vaseline? i think someone on tm3.com said to spray them with wd-40?
BigD
11-02-2006, 11:37 AM
When I store my summer/winter rims and tires I just make sure they're clean and cover them up with a sheet or something to keep the dust and dirt off. Seems to be working so far with no ill effects.

BigD
fourtrack78
11-02-2006, 11:52 AM
nothing just put them in the same bag the winters were in and put a piece of cardboard in between the rims facing up................maybe i should clean them...........weekend project!!!!!!!!
FLIPDADY
11-02-2006, 12:27 PM
nothing just put them in the same bag the winters were in and put a piece of cardboard in between the rims facing up................maybe i should clean them...........weekend project!!!!!!!!

+1
Skarbro
11-02-2006, 03:12 PM
Putting WD-40 would just dry them out faster.

Put nothing on them and cover them up.
CanadaGTO
11-02-2006, 03:14 PM
nothing just put them in the same bag the winters were in and put a piece of cardboard in between the rims facing up................maybe i should clean them...........weekend project!!!!!!!!

+1

+2....

Putting the cardboard in between is important, also make sure that they rest on a piece as well. You don't want the rubber being in direct contact with cold cement, it will damage it over the winter.
Wild Weasel
11-03-2006, 03:50 PM
I put cardboard on the ground, put the wheels/tires in bags, and then just stack them up. What's the value in putting a piece of cardboard between each one?
Jeff-TheBiz
11-03-2006, 04:07 PM
vaseline?

Not a good idea... Wanna know what that does to a tire? Read the side of a condom box.
majic
11-03-2006, 04:16 PM
vaseline?

Not a good idea... Wanna know what that does to a tire? Read the side of a condom box.


ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
doughboyr6
11-06-2007, 12:29 AM
i'm diggin this up from the dead...from the posts above, are you guys storing them inside or outside?

I have a shed in my backyard and that's where we typically keep the summer tires/wheels...but this being my first set of summer performance tires, i'm wondering if i have them in the shed in the cold, if it'll have any ill effects when i use them again in the summer....wouldnt' the moisture dry out the tires resulting in a harder compound by summer? Less grippy?
WhiteZoomZoom
11-06-2007, 01:50 AM
ewll i think i m going to put it in my garage ... also ... from all the review about the tires, i care more about the rim than the tires...:whoa
Wild Weasel
11-06-2007, 09:08 AM
Mine are stored in my unheated garage.
justletmepost
11-09-2007, 04:19 PM
Mine are stored in an unheated garage on a stand I bought from Canadian Tire. The stand goes on sale a lot during the fall and spring. It also comes with a mesh cover that goes over all 4 wheels. Works great!

Here is a link -> http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=140847439 6672506&bmUID=1194639417053&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443283745&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true
nicker
11-09-2007, 05:08 PM
if possible store them in your basement where its warmer?
GGM3
11-10-2007, 01:56 AM
Mine are stored in an unheated garage on a stand I bought from Canadian Tire. The stand goes on sale a lot during the fall and spring. It also comes with a mesh cover that goes over all 4 wheels. Works great!

Here is a link -> http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=140847439 6672506&bmUID=1194639417053&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443283745&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true

I have the same thing, bought it 3 weeks ago when it was half price. The legs/feet are a bitch to get on though.

I also put a coat of 303 on both sides of my rims and sidewall of the tires.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp;jsessionid=H1FxHLoOUeVaikMUI7rh xp7XcoADozksjp1m3NBEtWJTMBGT7a4n!-2087349323!172915495!7205!7305?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_ id=1408474396672470&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443298952&bmUID=1194673759896&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true


if possible store them in your basement where its warmer?

Yes but not near the furnace or heat source, it will dry out the rubber compound faster.

PS. If anyone is shopping at CanadianTire there is a $10 off $40 coupon or $20 off $40 if you use a CT Options card with the follosing coupon.

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