Tires Storage

[sokay]

My dealer does not stock my tires. Since my policy is to replace punctured tires, I am thinking of buying a set and putting them in a closet until needed. That could mean as long as six months. Anybody think this is a bad idea? Would wrapping them up in plastic wrap help? Thanks :)

[dond]

I agree, they will be fine. STore them Standing up.

[sokay]

Thank you, gentlemen. Sounds like I've got a plan.

[Rodm850g]

Why heck
I think its a good idea, as long as the tires arent exposed to sunlight, temp extremes {hot then cold} and ozone. If you got the extra funds go for it, I do and when its time for a new tire I hate to wait,or if the tire I want gets hard to find....so YEAH

[AZST1300A]

Rule #1 when storing tires, don't store them under florissant lights, over time, the rubber will break down. Rule #2, try to store them flat but with paper or a slightly inflated inner tube to retain shape.

This from a aircraft mech-a-nic...

[jackpine savage]

I store tires/tubes in the basement where it's cooler than anywhere else. We had a spare tire for a '29 Olds in our basement for decades and it still looked like brand new.

[Clark]

Motorcycle tires are different from car tires as far as long term storage. I've read on several occasions in different bike mags that m/c tires have about a 2 year shelf life from date of mfg. for being in like-new condition. The articles have always claimed that, over time, m/c tires will begin to harden -- which is bad for us. :)

Obviously, six months is much less than two years, so you shouldn't have any issue. I tend to ride fairly aggressively and probably wouldn't ride on tires that had been sitting around for too long a time.

My current set of Z6's sat in my garage for about six months before I put them on. They stick to the road like hot glue...

Clark