DGTL GRL Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 I'm seeing a pretty good deal on some Metzler's that fit my bike. $89 a piece due to a Father's Day deal.I don't need new tires just quite yet..If I were to buy them.. is there something special I should be doing to store them in the meantime?Just thought you guys would know best.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJC1000rr Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Best place would be a shaded, temperature controlled room with controlled humidity. I store mine in a closet with air flow or downstairs in the basement with my dehumidifer. Several others say not to have them near electrical sockets also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 It's all about oxidation, which is bad. Heat, sunlight, air/oxygen, humidity, ozone, high or low temps or temperature fluctuations. All aggravate the tire's condition and longevity.From Tire Rack:Place each clean and dry tire in its own large, opaque, airtight plastic bag (such as lawn and garden bags) for storing. Avoid allowing any moisture to remain and remove as much air as practical (some drivers even use a vacuum cleaner to draw out as much as possible). Close the bag tightly and tape it shut. This places the tire in its own personal mini-atmosphere to help reduce oil evaporation.Place the tires in a cool, dry location. 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. While basement and shop surroundings tend to remain cool and dry, conditions found in typical garage, shed, attic and outdoor locations often include a wide range of hot and cold temperatures, as well as seasonal precipitation and humidity. Keep the tires away from sources of ozone. Electric motors that use contact brushes generate ozone. Keep your tires away from the furnace, sump pump, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Keep them away from cement in the winter too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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serpentracer Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 jesus, your tires sit on your bike and see everything you guys are talking about anyway while on your bike and still last for a whole season and well beyond..on your car...years..they're not some fragile piece of american history that should be stored like the constitution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 They are street tires, so pending how long they will sit I would just keep them from sitting on concrete. I think a few are treating them like race tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 jesus, your tires sit on your bike and see everything you guys are talking about anyway while on your bike and still last for a whole season and well beyond..on your car...years..they're not some fragile piece of american history that should be stored like the constitution.I think the OP wants them to be in the best condition possible when she puts them on the bike. Keeping them away from any of the drastic conditions discussed should help. I would definitely second the comments about keeping them off the concrete, and put them somewhere that is a consistent temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Probably just stick 'em in a plastic bag and tuck 'em away in a closet in your house, should be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Tires are organic compounds. The typical life span is six years. Both years in storage and years in use count against the total. In several ways, storage can be accidentally worse than average road conditions.There is also a lot of oils in rubber/synthetic tires. Oils in general, will show a noticeable change in properties in as soon as 3 to 12 months. The shelf life of a sealed container of oil is five years.Nothing is forever, even glass will flow out of a window pane, given a few thousand years. It's a liquid (amorphous solid).Per mil specs, oxidation, ultraviolet light (sunlight), ozone, and solvent vapors will all degrade a tire. (MIL-T-4L; A-A-52408) Military storage will avoid all that, using preservative coatings, shrink wrap and metal strapping, compressing a stack for on a skid. Except for the Navy, which doesn't like plastic wrapping and metal straps.Typical shelf life for any rubber/polymers in the military is 6 years, and then they get rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Tires are organic compounds. The typical life span is six years. Both years in storage and years in use count against the total. In several ways, storage can be accidentally worse than average road conditions.There is also a lot of oils in rubber/synthetic tires. Oils in general, will show a noticeable change in properties in as soon as 3 to 12 months. The shelf life of a sealed container of oil is five years.Nothing is forever, even glass will flow out of a window pane, given a few thousand years. It's a liquid (amorphous solid).Per mil specs, oxidation, ultraviolet light (sunlight), ozone, and solvent vapors will all degrade a tire. (MIL-T-4L; A-A-52408) Military storage will avoid all that, using preservative coatings, shrink wrap and metal strapping, compressing a stack for on a skid. Except for the Navy, which doesn't like plastic wrapping and metal straps.Typical shelf life for any rubber/polymers in the military is 6 years, and then they get rid of it. So does this go for condoms too? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 (edited) So does this go for condoms too? Lolyes, but I wouldn't push 6 years for that... risky...made me look it up, no shelf life limit listed...A-A-50972, COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION: CONDOM, PROPHYLACTIC (5 JUN 1985) [sUPERSEDES ZZ-C-001597A] Edited June 19, 2011 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 yes, but I wouldn't push 6 years for that... risky...Lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 If you have condoms around for 6 years, you might just want one to fail to get you a trophy for that piece of action! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Bwahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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