Have the cold winter months finally passed, and is it time to put your summer tyres back on your car? Then of course you’ll need somewhere to store your winter tyres. But where is the best place to store your winter tyres? And what do you need to consider when storing your tyres? Naturally, you want to keep your tyres in good condition for as long as possible so you can use them again every year. It is therefore important to store your winter tyres properly after changing them. You can read how to do this in this blog!
Where is the best place to store my winter tyres?
It's best to store your winter tyres in a shed or in a dedicated space at your tyre specialist or garage. If you prefer not to spend money on storing your tyres or don't have a shed available, you can also store your winter tyres in another space. However, you need to take a number of things into account. We'll tell you more about this below.
Criteria for storing winter tyres
Winter tyres remain in the best condition when they are well protected from the elements and temperatures during storage. What does this mean for the space? In other words, what should I consider when choosing a good storage location for my tyres?
The room must be dry
Choose a space that is well-aired, for example a wardrobe in a spare bedroom on the first floor. Good ventilation can help to keep a space dry. It's better not to choose the cellar or another damp room.
The room must be cool
If a room quickly becomes warm or stuffy, for example because the sun is constantly shining on it, then this room is not very suitable for storing your winter tyres. It is also important to choose a place that is sufficiently far away from heating pipes or hot water pipes. This is because if these types of pipes are close to the tyres, the tyres will dry out or age more quickly.
There shouldn't be too much light in the room
Light, particularly UV light, has an aging effect on tyres. Therefore, it is advisable to choose a room or space that is not exposed to too much sun or other light. It is not a problem if the space is not completely dark.
Storing winterbanden – how do I pack them?
Now that you've chosen a space for storing your tyres, it's time to place them there correctly. We recommend first putting the tyres in tyre covers. This way, your tyres are already better protected against light and other influences, and the rubber remains in better condition. If the tyre covers are very light or thin, you can also wrap them in plastic.
Correct way to store tyres
Next, you will store the tyres correctly. Below, you can read more about the correct way to store them.
To store the tyres on the rims
If the tyres are still on the rims, it is best to use a wheel tree. This ensures that the tyres do not rub against each other and do not deform as quickly. Moreover, a wheel tree (with wheels) makes it easy to move the tyres. You can also choose to store the tyres with rims horizontally. This way, you can stack them easily.
Storing the tyres without the rims
When storing tyres without rims, it's best to place them side by side. You can use a tyre rack for this, if necessary.
Additional tips for storing tyres
Finally, there are a few other things that are good to know:
- Tyres can deform when they are left in the same position for a long time, either lying down or standing up.
We recommend that you regularly rotate your (winter) tyres. This way, the pressure is not always on the same spot, and the oils in the rubber can be distributed better. This is better for the tyres' condition. - Tyres remain in better condition when stored at the correct pressure.
It is advisable to check the tyre pressure before storing tyres (if they are on the rim). At the correct pressure, they will remain in the best condition. - It is important to replace the winter tyres in good time.
To avoid problems on the road, it is essential that you purchase new winter tyres as soon as your old ones are worn out or broken. How do you know When you need to replace your winter tyresYou can read that in another blog post by Adrem.
Conclusion, how can I best store my winter tyres?
You'd best store your tyres in a shed or another dry, dark, and cool place. Pay attention to the correct position of the tyres and rotate the tyres regularly. Storing the tyres in this way will keep them in good condition for as long as possible.
Rent a car
When you rent a car, you naturally have the advantage that you don't have to change, store, or replace the winter tyres yourself. Rent a car near Echt do you do Adrem.
