tire storage - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

MrShorty · 01-28-2002, 06:09 PM

I'm one rim short of having an extra set of four, and I've been tempted to pick up the extra rim and have an extra set of tires. Maybe get some nice A/T's or M/T's to store and use when I go "exploring" and have a cheap set of all seasons for the daily driving. My main question is how well do tires "keep"? This kind of thinking wouldn't work well if the tires just rotted before I get the use out of them.

*Dan Whitaker* · 01-28-2002, 11:32 PM

As long as you keep them in a garage away from the elements they should be fine. The sun is going to be your worst enemy.

*01EB5.0* · 01-29-2002, 01:10 AM

Also I've been told not to leave then on dirct contact with cement for really long periods. maybe putting them up on a few 2X4's would be best.

*addkev* · 01-29-2002, 10:53 AM

We store our tires at work for extended periods of tire. The biggest thing is leave them standing up, as if they are on the vehicle. Don't ever lay a tire on it's side on the ground. Lower your pressure to 15 psi and you'll be fine. I have never heard of anything about concrete, but that doesn't mean it's possible.

*01EB5.0* · 01-29-2002, 11:20 AM

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Originally posted by addkev
We store our tires at work for extended periods of tire. The biggest thing is leave them standing up, as if they are on the vehicle. Don't ever lay a tire on it's side on the ground. Lower your pressure to 15 psi and you'll be fine. I have never heard of anything about concrete, but that doesn't mean it's possible.

Yeah I dunno where I heard that, but figured better put them on 2X4's then be sorry from dry rot.

01-28-2002, 06:09 PM	#1
MrShorty Wannabe Elite Explorer Spanish Fork, UT 92 XLT and '87 Bronco II Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,761 Vehicle Specs	tire storage I'm one rim short of having an extra set of four, and I've been tempted to pick up the extra rim and have an extra set of tires. Maybe get some nice A/T's or M/T's to store and use when I go "exploring" and have a cheap set of all seasons for the daily driving. My main question is how well do tires "keep"? This kind of thinking wouldn't work well if the tires just rotted before I get the use out of them. __________________ Mr. Shorty 92 XLT 4x4 87 Bronco II XLT 4x4 '98 Chev K1500 Suburban SLT 4x4

01-28-2002, 11:32 PM	#2
Dan Whitaker ALL FIRED UP Raytown MO (Kansas City suburb) 1997 Mountaineer 5.0 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 5,299 Vehicle Specs	As long as you keep them in a garage away from the elements they should be fine. The sun is going to be your worst enemy. __________________ P r i c k me, do I not bleed Ford Blue.

01-29-2002, 01:10 AM	#3
01EB5.0 Elite Explorer Allendale, MI 2001 Eddie Bauer V-8 AWD Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 3,705 Vehicle Specs	Also I've been told not to leave then on dirct contact with cement for really long periods. maybe putting them up on a few 2X4's would be best. __________________ 2001 Eddie Bauer 5.0L V-8 AWD 152,000 miles...K&N drop-in...P275/70R16 Dueler A/T REVO (second set..first ones lasted 98,000 miles! ), OME rear suspension, TT in front, aletzzas, white gauges, painted interior

01-29-2002, 10:53 AM	#4
addkev Elite Explorer FLExplorers Dallas, Texas. Stationed in Kaneohe, Hawaii '04 Hemi Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 1,079 Vehicle Specs	We store our tires at work for extended periods of tire. The biggest thing is leave them standing up, as if they are on the vehicle. Don't ever lay a tire on it's side on the ground. Lower your pressure to 15 psi and you'll be fine. I have never heard of anything about concrete, but that doesn't mean it's possible. __________________ '04 Dodge 1500 - got hemi? I respect everyone's opinion. But as an American Fighting Man, guarding your freedom to express your opinion, I reserve the right to let you know when YOU'RE WRONG.