Storing competition tires for the Winter, Any advice? |
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Storing competition tires for the Winter, Any advice? |
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Nov 14 2004, 05:34 PM
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It's time to take the Falkens off of the 914 and put the street tires and wheels back on. Any advice on how I should store the competition tires for the Winter?
I'll be keeping them on their wheels. What should I do for air pressure? Higher or lower than normal? What about storage temperature? Should I leave them in the garage where it can get mighty cold or store them in the heated basement? Any other tips? |
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Nov 15 2004, 10:14 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Hoosier has this to say on their FAQ page: Hoosier How Tos:
QUOTE 7. What are the do's and don'ts when storing Hoosier race tires at the end of the racing season? 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. DON'T 1. Don't store tires in direct sunlight or near electric motors. (Electric motors emit small amounts of ozone.) Tires need to be protected from light, especially sunlight. Light causes ultraviolet damage by breaking down the rubber compounds. The storeroom should not contain electrical welding or any other equipment that could produce ozone. 2. Don't apply any chemical treatments to Hoosier tires. (It's not necessary and may actually damage the integrity of the tire by breaking down the rubber properties of the tire.) Tires must not be allowed to come in contact with oils, greases, solvents, or other petroleum products that cause rubber to soften or deteriorate. 3. Don't store tires in sub-freezing temperatures for any length of time. (The rubber can freeze and may crack as a result.) |
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