Storing tires

The Mountain

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I really like the Anakee Wilds I put on my bike, and am thinking about grabbing at least one more set to put aside right now while I can still get them, as the supply chain thins and things start to dry up. What's the ideal way to store tires long-term, i.e. temp/humidity, adding tire dressing, storage position etc.
 

SkunkWorks

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The cooler, the better for storage.
Keep them away from Ozone and Ultraviolet light.
Shrink-wrap them tightly and completely is best, or large plastic garbage bag tightly wrapped.
Store them flat if you have the space.
 

hulkss

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Some tire compounds are negatively affected by freezing, usually used only in extreme performance summer tires or racing tires. So don't put them in your freezer, put them in the refrigerator. Your wife will understand.
 

Don in Lodi

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They're going to be stored for only a year or two, there's not much that can wreck 'em in that time. Stable temperature and a couple feet off the garage floor to stay clear of possible ozone should be enough.
 

Sierra1

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Most of them have that slick ass coating on them anyway. . . . for the above stated reasons.
 
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