Helpful Tips For Storing Wintertires

If you have seasonal tyres, it would be better that you avoid using them for the whole year. To use seasonal tyres all year round can prove to be risky. For example, summer tyres do not perform well during winter. They lack the capacity to go over snow and ice without slipping and the same thing goes for winter tires in the summer period. This is the reason why after the season has passed you should store your seasonal tyres and use another type of tire that is suitable for the current season. For example, in summer you have no use for your winter tires, therefore it is ideal that you store these tyres and use your summer tyres instead. You should store your winter tires correctly so that you can still use it the next winter.

Rubber is the main component of winter tyres. When exposed to harmful gasses emitted by electric motors and welding machines, rubber can degrade. To keep your winter tires from degrading avoid storing it in areas where you store machines. Moreover, exposure to oxygen can also degrade the rubber material, which is why it is important to put your winter tires inside sealed tired covers. These sealed tire covers keep the oxygen out and preserve the quality of the rubber material. Avoid packing two tyres in one tire cover since this can compromise the sealing capacity of the tire cover. Always pack your winter tires individually.

Even with the tire cover, your winter tires should still be stored in a cool, dry place. The best places to store your tyres are inside a garage or in the basement. However, if you store your tyres in this area make sure that you regulate the temperature. If you have nowhere to store your tyres, you can contact your local tire dealer and inquire if they offer tire storage. Storing your winter tyres properly can certainly help them last longer and available for use the next winter. There is no denying that these winter tyres can be expensive and to keep yourself from buying four new tyres every winter you should store your winter tires properly.

Winter tires are widely available. All the top tyre brands have collections of quality winter tires (talvirenkaat in Finnish) and their products will usually outlast other winter tires sold in the market. The reputable companies can usually also offer you more advice on how to store your winter tyres correctly and advice on how to prolong their life even while in storage. Moreover, the people at the top brand tyre companies can also give you information on the proper installation and maintenance of winter tires. Lastly, you can go or call their office and inquire about their added services, ask if these services include tire storage for winter tyres bough by their loyal customers.

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