What is a good way to store tires?

[RVTRKN]

I went to pick up my 5ver in Parker AZ. , for the NASCAR race in Phoenix and when I went to leave I found my tires were bubbled and had to fork out more cash, and last summer, I left for lake mead and found the same condition on my boat trailer tires but was 20 miles down the road before I found out the hard way. The tires were only 3 years old for both sets, but were from PEP BOYS and wonder if they were just cheap. The new tires, for the 5ver that I got were OK but I didn't have a choice due to location.



Thanks Steve.....

 

[B.G. Smith]

Best would be in a cool, dry room with no light. I had the same experience on my boat trailer, the rubber practically started to fall off when they were 3 years old with probably less than a 1,000 miles. The spray protectants seem to help some but I think the uv rays from the sun and sitting on the ground with no movement are the biggest problems. bg

 

[Pavemen]

best way would be to take the load off them and store the trailer on jack stands and then cover the tires to protect from the sun's UV.

 

[Grizzly]

I went to pick up my 5ver in Parker AZ. , for the NASCAR race in Phoenix and when I went to leave I found my tires were bubbled and had to fork out more cash, and last summer, I left for lake mead and found the same condition on my boat trailer tires but was 20 miles down the road before I found out the hard way. The tires were only 3 years old for both sets, but were from PEP BOYS and wonder if they were just cheap. The new tires, for the 5ver that I got were OK but I didn't have a choice due to location.

Thanks Steve.....

If they are ST tires, I'd consider LT on the next tire replacement. I believe they will hold up better, however I'd still keep them covered to protect them from the UV.

 

[BigPapa]

Follow the suggestions everyone else has given you and these: Keep them away from anything electrical like a dryer, air compressor, water heater, etc. Makes them dry rot. Heat shouldn't hurt them, least as long as you keep it below, say, 130*. I'd also let most if not all of the air out of them.



Scott

 

[steved]

Most manufacturers are now voiding warranties if tire "dressings" are used... most (MOST) remove the oils from the rubber causing a early demise.

As most indicated... take the weight off them (place trailer on jackstands) and cover them with non-translucent covering.

steved

 

[Grizzly]

As most indicated... take the weight off them (place trailer on jackstands) and cover them with non-translucent covering.

steved

I can see covering the tires to protect them from UV, but why take the weight off? Also BigPapa said to take most of the air out. Again, why?

 

[steved]

I can see covering the tires to protect them from UV, but why take the weight off? Also BigPapa said to take most of the air out. Again, why?

Taking the weight off prevents flat-spotting in bias ply tires... and radials too if they are loaded heavy.



steved

 

[BigPapa]

BigPapa said to take most of the air out. Again, why?

I don't have a technical answer Griz. I guess it's kind of a "kinetic energy" kind of thing. Why leave the pressure on? Do you leave the hydrant on on your garden hose? If it's not leaking why turn it off?



I have a few motorcycle tires that are well over 10 years old that have never been mounted that still look brand new. Now, I wouldn't want to put them on and use them, but I also have some brand new trailer spares on the same rack. That are less than 2 years old that were aired up with no weight on them that have cracks in the tread.



Like I said, no technical answer, just my experience.



Scott