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At Home Tire Storage Tips

2/4/2021

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Tire storage may not be the most popular choice of conversation at the dinner table, but did you know that storing your tires incorrectly could lead to rapid tire and rim deterioration? Here are a few storage solutions to help stretch the lifespan of your tires.
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Storing Your Tires in Your Shed?

  • ​Make sure the bottom of your shed walls and door have a good seal. This prevents excess moisture from entering your shed and corroding the metal on your rims. 
  • Have your tires placed on a small platform. Even better, store your tires on a dolly with casters so you can easily move them around. We like this one from Canadian Tire.
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Storing Tires Along the Outside of Your House?

  • Try not to, if you can avoid it. Canadian weather is...well, crazy. Our temperatures fluctuate from high to low on any given day. This means the rubber on your tires go through physical torture (ok, ok, I’m over exaggerating here) and as a result age much quicker. For more information on how to read the age of your tires, click here.
  • If you have to store your tires outdoors, make sure you pick a shaded area. This will prevent sun damage. A thick tarp should also be used to block off the elements. Something like this one from Amazon will do the trick. ​
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Storing Your Tires in Your Garage?

  • Storing your tires in your garage is probably the best way to go. Although the temperature in the garage does fluctuate based on the weather, the conditions are the most stable considering your house provides a bit of heat in the winter, and the dark space provides coolness in the summer. 
  • Wall mounted storage solutions are great for keeping your tires out of the way of traffic and keeping them off the moist ground. We like this one from Rona, for example. ​
  • Tire hooks are another easy solution. Make sure you pick the ones that will best mate with your rims. We thought these ones from Amazon looked neat!
  • REMEMBER: check the weight and size specifications. If you have monster tires, chances are these options won’t cut it. Also, if you are not familiar with how to find the studs in your walls, perhaps have a professional help with the initial installation. The last thing you would want to happen is have your system fail and tires fall on something or someone.
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TIRE BAGS : YAY OR NAY? 

Tires ON Rims:
DO NOT store your tires in plastic bags. Moisture will collect and will lead to excessive rust on your rims. Breathable cloth bags are a better solution if you wish to bag your tires. ​
Tires OFF Rims:
In this case you can store your tires in bags. Vacuum sealed is even better. This will prevent air from drying out the rubber which could lead to premature tire cracking.

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