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Old Dec 7, 2001 | 06:57 PM
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Tire Storage For the Winter

Does anyone have any tips as to how to store summer tires throught the winter, any tips like may be deflating them or something?

Thanks,
Rob

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Old Dec 8, 2001 | 12:41 PM
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Rob, I usually check the tire pressure, clean the rims and tires up real good and stack them on top of each other with a large lawn type garbage bag covering them up if they are to be stored in a dry place.

If you have chrome wheels, you also can wax them and then leave the wax on them for a protective coating.

If they are going to be stored in a damp place, such as a basement, lightly coat them with vegetable oil.

JMHO





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Old Dec 10, 2001 | 09:23 AM
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What's up, JR? Long time no see!

I usually leave the tires on the Firebird, and drive them year round...

Hehe, seriously tho, I heard one of the major causes of tire breakdown is leaving them in the sun (UV rays) or in a hot place (above garage during summer).



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