How to store rubber without disks and on disks

Every car owner is faced with the procedure of changing the car from winter tires to summer tires and vice versa twice a year. Earlier we wrote about when you need to change your shoes to winter tires according to the law that came into force in 2015.

Today we will consider the question of how to store rubber without disks, as well as on disks. What should be the conditions in the room, how useful are polyethylene covers and, most importantly, the correct way of laying.

How to store rubber without discs

Most do not even think about how to store tires without discs and stack tires on top of each other, which is absolutely not true. The fact is that in this case, the weight of the other three tires presses on the lower tire and during storage it deforms, which entails:

• increased wear;
• deterioration of road grip;
• balancing difficulties.

Important! It is necessary to store rubber without discs in an upright position, placing them next to each other.

But here, too, there are some nuances, namely, the tire, under its own weight, also tends to deform and take the shape of an oval, which will also negatively affect its further operation. To avoid it, it is necessary, about once a month, to turn the rubber 90 degrees.

It is better not to store the rubber on corners or channels, since the rubber in this case will have several point supports, which will contribute to its deformation at these points. It would be ideal to store rubber on a semicircular support. Also, rubber without discs cannot be suspended.

How to store rubber on disks

If you have two sets of discs and after replacing your shoes you still have a set of rubber on the discs, then you need to store it differently. It is no longer possible to fold vertically (as for rubber without disks), since the part of the rubber profile that is located in the lower part will deform under the weight of the disks.

Correct ways to store rubber on disks:

• horizontally, on top of each other;
• Hang it with a rope from a wall or ceiling by the disc.

Honestly, the last method is quite difficult, since it requires a lot of preparation of the site and the entire structure.

Important! It is best to stack the rubber on the discs in a pile at some angle on top of each other, be it a garage or a balcony.

General tips for storing rubber

In addition to the way the rubber is placed, other conditions must be taken into account, such as the environment and initial handling. Let's take a closer look.

Before placing the rubber for storage, be sure to wash it thoroughly and remove any stones stuck there from the tread.

Temperature storage conditions

First of all, it is worth noting that it is better to store winter and summer tires in those temperature conditions that are close to the conditions of its operation. So, for example, winter tires cannot be stored uncovered on the balcony in the heat, when exposed to direct sunlight. Rubber in such conditions loses its properties, it “dubes”.

Therefore, it is better to store winter tires in a cool place, protected from heating sources, as well as direct sunlight.

It is better to save summer rubber from severe frosts (if stored in an unheated garage).

The ideal storage temperature will be from +10 to +25 degrees.

In addition, both types of rubber must be protected against:

• prolonged exposure to fuels and lubricants (gasoline, diesel fuel) and other chemicals;
• constant humidity;
• near heating sources.

Influence of polyethylene covers

As mentioned earlier, rubber does not tolerate moisture well, and if you store rubber in plastic bags that are hermetically sealed, then condensation will inevitably appear inside and remain for the entire shelf life.

Therefore, the plastic storage covers must be left open to allow air circulation.

Label the rubber before removing

Rubber marking is required so that after a season you can put the rubber in its place, since the rubber wears out relative to where it is installed, so putting the rubber in the wrong place can get such unpleasant things as additional vibration or deterioration in handling.

Marking rubber is very simple, for this take a piece of chalk and sign this way:

• PP - front right wheel;
• ZL - rear left wheel.

Store in garage or balcony

The question is interesting, since both storing rubber in the garage and on the balcony has its drawbacks. There are few garages that are constantly heated, which inevitably leads to dampness and high humidity, and as we discussed above, this adversely affects the condition of the tires.

When storing on the balcony, there are also disadvantages, in the form of direct ultraviolet rays, in the summer, an increased temperature.

Thus, you need to take into account the conditions of a particular place and try to protect the rubber, for example, in a garage with a frozen or damp floor, you can make a small wooden cabinet and fold the wheels on it.

What if there is no storage space for rubber

If you do not have a garage, and there is no more space on the balcony, then you can always use the tire storage service. There are many companies that offer seasonal rubber storage.

But before giving your wheels, it is advisable to make sure of the condition of the warehouse, otherwise it may happen that all the conditions described above are violated, and having deposited the rubber, you will simply ruin it.

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