Drag radial winter storage?
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Drag radial winter storage?
Is there anything special i should do for these tires over the winter? I keep my GT stored in the garage during the winter, but if there is a nice sunny day during the winter months I do get it out so I don't really want to take the wheels off the car. Just wanted to know some opinions or advice. Didn't know if an Ohio winter and unheated garage would hurt them.
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You may want to put the car up on jack stands, but if you use it a few times it could be a bit of a pain. Unheated could be an issue. Here is some info from Hoosier.
TIRE STORAGE
The useful life of a tire, whether mounted or dismounted, is directly affected by storage conditions. Tires should always be stored indoors in a dark, cool, dry room. DO
1 Remove the tires from the vehicle.
2. Remove the air from the tires and store them on their side in a cool/dark/dry environment.
3. Place tires in a black plastic bag when stored during the "off-season".
4. Make sure the temperature range in the storage location is between 40-90 degrees Fahrenheit.
TIRE STORAGE
The useful life of a tire, whether mounted or dismounted, is directly affected by storage conditions. Tires should always be stored indoors in a dark, cool, dry room. DO
1 Remove the tires from the vehicle.
2. Remove the air from the tires and store them on their side in a cool/dark/dry environment.
3. Place tires in a black plastic bag when stored during the "off-season".
4. Make sure the temperature range in the storage location is between 40-90 degrees Fahrenheit.
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I just had the same question after mounting my NT05Rs and a buddy of mine told me to just fill them up to 50 PSI before putting the away. He did this over several winters on M&Hs and had no issues.
That is my plan... and although my garage does not stay heated all winter, it is fully finished/insulated and the heat will be on when I am out there.
That is my plan... and although my garage does not stay heated all winter, it is fully finished/insulated and the heat will be on when I am out there.
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My garage is unheated, but usually doesn't get too cold. The tires are also filled with nitrogen, so i shouldn't have to worry about the pressure I guess. I have thought about getting a heater to install out in the garage. I guess my biggest worry was if the tires would be affected by the temperatures over time.
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If you get a cold snap it will effect the tires compound, that is why the 40 degree is a minimum. The reason they want the pressurized air out of tire & bagged is because it contains a lot of moisture which can damage the inside of the tire. Nitrogen will help, but if you follow those above steps I think you will be rewarded come spring time.
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Last year I put mine under the work bench in the basement, with the psi lowered to around 4-5, wrapped up in an old sleeping bag, and stacked on their side so the wheel has the weight. ..but I have mine mounted on a second set of wheels so it's pretty simple.
That reminds me.. I still have them in the garage from our last track outing. >.< Dammit!
That reminds me.. I still have them in the garage from our last track outing. >.< Dammit!
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