Changing the rubber is a rather complicated process. After all, it is not enough just to replace summer with winter and vice versa. It is also necessary to properly organize the storage of tires, so that for the season, while they have to wait for the next re-boarding, they do not become unusable. Despite the fact that the number of motorists on the roads is constantly growing, not all of them know how to properly store tires.
You need to store tires according to certain rules. Otherwise, you run the risk of getting deformed rubber, which will be simply dangerous to ride.
General storage rules
Before sending tires for storage, they must be washed and cleaned of dirt and gravel stuck in the treads. In addition, special markings must be made on the tires. For example, using the abbreviations P. L. Z. Where PL is the front left, LZ is the left rear, etc. At the next change, it is recommended to swap tires. Experts say that such a measure will balance the wear of the rubber.
When determining the storage location, please note that they should be located where they will not be exposed to light, low humidity and free from fats and oil products. All of the above can greatly reduce the life of rubber.
One of the main questions that arises in connection with the storage of rubber is how they should be folded (with or without disks). The choice of setting the rubber depends on this. So, for example, if with discs, they cannot be placed vertically. This is due to the fact that the disks will press on the tires, and the latter are easily deformed. In this situation, the discs must be stacked on top of each other on a flat surface.
If possible, tires with disks can be suspended. In this case, deformation of the rubber can be avoided.
If the tires will be stored without rims, it is best to store them vertically. This is due to the fact that when the tires are stacked one on top of the other without disks, they will be squeezed along the edges under their own weight.
With this method of storage, they should be turned over once a month to avoid deformation.
Features of storage of winter tires
Winter tires are one of the indispensable attributes of winter driving. According to the rules, the last recommended date for a tire change is November 15th.
Naturally, winter tires should be inspected especially carefully before replacing them. So, for example, if the rubber is studded, and almost all the studs have fallen out of it, it is unsafe to ride on such a tire. Wearing treads can also cause problems on the road.
To prevent winter tires from throwing unpleasant surprises on you before the season, when they need to be replaced juicy, take care of their proper storage.
Be sure to wash and dry the tires. If you will be storing winter tires on rims, install them horizontally in a stack. This way you can avoid damaging the rubber in case of any contact with other objects.
Also, be sure to check the air condition in the room where the winter tires will be stored. If it gets too dry, the rubber may crack.
There are special boxes for storing tires on sale. However, it is worth remembering that only summer tires can be stored there. Indeed, in the summer in such a box, the temperature can reach 70 ° C. And this greatly affects the condition of soft rubber. Winter is traditionally softer than summer, so it tolerates too high temperatures worse.
