How to store NOS tires

[laidout2times]

I have some NOS tires that I dont plan on using for a few years. Whats the best way to store them? Id hate to get to project time down the road to learn theyve blossomed into a pile of cracky junk.

[200xman]

If they have survived this long in some dealerships stock room I'm sure they will last you quite a bit longer. Just throw them in a closet in your house and forget about them. I would think temperature extremes and sun would be the biggest enemy.

[85Tecate]

Spray down good with WD40 and wrap in plastic. Store in a cool dry place.

[tri-shee]

As long as you store them i a dry and cool place they should be fine . Also keep them out of the sun . The sun will do the most damage to the tires in the long run .

[Macs]

I rub mine down with vaseline and then shrink rap them ( to keep the vaseline from getting on everything ). I am unsure if there is a need but i am just being cautious.

[nd4speed]

I was thinking cover them in grease as a joke, but vaseline, yeah, that makes sense.

[harryredtrike]

sunlight and cold are the enemy ,along with sitting on dirt

[200XMichigan]

WD-40 will soften the rubber, basically slightly dissolve it. Racers use it to soften their tires before races. I would think the best think is leave them like the are, put them somewhere dark and a constant temp. Tires seem like they have some sort of coating from the factory. I would leave them be.

[jensenracing77]

i got a set of the take off 350X tires and wheels from when they cut them up around 87. i got them around 98. he had put each of them in a trash bag and dumped alot of armor all in the bag and then sealed it up. when i got them i opened them up and it stunk so bad it was incredible. after i washed them up they looked as good as new. i think if i were to do it i would just put each one in a bag and keep them dry with nothing in the bag. if they are on rims, let all the pressure out, i would even take out the valve core.

[honda250sx]

Tires from abroad and even from here are coated with Cosmolene from the OEM. This stuff is an awesome anti corrosive goo.

[JohnR.]

I wouldn't put anything on them, especially something petroleum based like WD40. Just put them in black garbage bags and store them somewhere out of the sun and the cold.

John

[oscarmayer]

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~Z5Z5Z50000050e~Z5Z5Z5AALTY~ P11.95~~~~~~~F is specifically for metal surfaces only.

how to properly store tires:
http://www.yokohamatire.com/pdf/tsb-112102.pdf

[The Goat]

don't stack them or you'll be kicking yourself later...

[WIkid500]

DO NOT use WD-40 on rubber products as it has acetone in it. That will not do wonders for your tires.