Storing tires can be difficult for businesses or individuals. Here is part 2 of our tire storage guide to help ensure that your tires are stored correctly and safely. To read part one, click HERE.
6. Keep the sun off
Tires need to stay out of the sun, as the exposure to the sun heats the tires, leading them to warp and deform. They soak up all sunlight sent at them, and this takes away a lot of the long term durability of the tires.
7. Ozone will kill them
Ozone can damage tires, so make sure that the tires aren't stored in the warehouse near machinery that creates a lot of ozone, like electric motors, furnaces, and central vacuums.
8. Storing tires on the vehicle is very stressful
If you have to store a vehicle for long periods of time, the constant weight on the tires can cause tire damage. If you can, move the vehicle or take it out for a short drive every once in a while – you’ll relieve the stress on the tire and help keep the tire’s rubber compounds lubricated and supple. If your vehicle is stored outside, cover the tires to protect them from direct sunlight.
9. Tires need a cool, dry environment
When it’s time to put your tires away, make sure you store them in a cool, dry place like your basement, climate-controlled garage, or workshop. Avoid storing tires outdoors, in a standard garage, or in an attic – basically, any place that could be very hot, wet, humid, or cold.
10. Tires with different colors or lettering are very vulnerable
Use caution when storing whitewall or white-lettered tires. If you stack the tires, stack white-to-white and black-to-black (white sides touching each other and black sides touching each other). This will help keep the white parts of the tire pristine and clean. And of course, if you used storage bags as mentioned earlier, this won’t even be a concern.
For more information on how proper tire storage can extend the life of your company's tires, or any other warehouse rack storage issues or questions, please visit www.tier-rack.com and call 1-800-325-7869 today!