storing tires

vscummins · Nov 3, 2014

we recently picked up a set of near new radial
tires 18.4.38 on a set of Massey Ferguson rims
what is the best way to store them

Patsdeere · Nov 3, 2014

On my tractor.

All seriousness, I would store them on their sides with a little air, but no where near full psi. I would keep them in a barn, out of the Sun, weather and moisture.

Mark W. · Nov 4, 2014

Hang them if you can.

sd pete · Nov 4, 2014

Stick them under a roof.

Mike M · Nov 4, 2014

You can store then on my tractor ! LOL

Bryce Frazier · Nov 4, 2014

Well, it depends!

If they are mounted on rims, then I would put 2-3 lbs in them, and just lay them down on their sides, somewhere COMPLETELY out of the elements of the weather, no sun/rain/direct heat/ etc.

If they are just the plain tires, I would probably keep them standing up. I have seen what little tires will do if left on their sides, and that can make for a real challenge mounting!!

I have 6 11.2 x 28 tires, all are just the tires, have them side to side INSIDE my little tractor parts shed... Seems to look work pretty well!

The only downside is that they take up so much space!! Anyone need some 11.2 x 28's????? Bryce

Texasmark1 · Nov 4, 2014

Agree that ozone is your #1 killer and ground contact the second. Either flat or standing as said with some air to maintain shape, off the ground, out of the sun and arc welder. I store my small tires in my tornado shelter.

Mark

Ellis Kinney · Nov 4, 2014

I go to Auto Zone and buy a squirt can of the cheapest tire shine. I douse all my implement tires with the stuff. It seems to help prevent dry rot and cracking. Ellis

DENNIS MIN · Nov 4, 2014

SD Pete,

I'll second the under roof idea. Rafter area to be exact.

For some odd reason, the tires stored there have no issue with the heat, but do not see weather or sunshine.

In fact, a tire guy said it'd be better for the tires to have the heat. I don't know why though.

D.

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