Storing Tires In Attic

Store tires in a clean cool dry and preferably dark place that s well ventilated and air can circulate.

Storing tires in attic.

It is better to store tires in a dry basement or climate controlled workshop than in a standard garage storage shed hot attic or outdoors. If tires are low enough to trigger a tpms warning light then that opens the door to handling and traction consequences a loss of high speed maneuverability and braking performance less traction in wet conditions due to a sub optimal contact patch and more. Tire pressure has a real direct influence on vehicle safety and performance. Here are a few tips to help you extend the life of your stored tires.

Make sure to dry completely and don t apply any type of tire dressing. Before storing grab some soap water a tire brush to clean each tire of dirt grime and brake dust. Tire rubber is built to soak up the heat and black rubber left outside will soak up solar heat remarkably quickly. Store tires away from motors generators.

Tire rubber is also built to dissipate heat quickly but with heat dissipation comes high levels of outgassing that will quickly dry out the rubber. A dry basement is better than outdoors or a hot garage or attic. Basements tend to be cooler with more stable temperatures. Store in a cool dry place.

If you are storing tires that aren t attached to a car you need to make sure they are completely dry then get them into an airtight bag.