Did a search and didn't really find much...'course Betty will probably chime in and b*tch slap me anyway LOL.

How do you store your off-season wheels and tires?

I've read on the TireRack site that you should clean and dry thoroughly, enclose them in a bag (like a lawn-n-garden bag) as airtight as possible, and the it shut.

Then what do you do? My garage is kept between 55* and 75* and is dry. I would like to keep them in there....so....

Do I stack them on a pallet on the floor? Can I put them on a rack up on the wall without getting flat spots?

What do you think, and how have you done it successfully in the past?

Thanks - Sean

 

I've liked to stack them, cardboard in between and each wheel in a bag.
Cleaning before and making sure they're completely dry is key.

 

I clean them thoroughly, including the tar specks and such that builds up on the back side then wax, sealant, something... Then i stack them on top of my Gladiator shelves, with cardboard in between. I don't bag 'em or anything. The garage will drop down to the low 40s sometimes in the winter. I've never had an issue. The wheels come back down dusty but a quick rinse and I'm good to go... My wife worries about me getting them up and down since the wheel/tire combo isn't exactly easy to lift/handle up on the ladder but no injuries so far.

 

I have put countless sets of wheels and tires stacked flat on top of 2-3 of those cardboard discs they package them in and then 2 between each rim. Really no need to clean them or put them in bags. Your wheels are normally out in the open when you drive, park, etc.

 

Thanks everyone.

So flat stacking seems to be the way to go.

I was kinda hoping that the sexy wall rack would work. I guess it would create flat spots...

I liked this:



Sean

 

I vote Sexy Wall Rack all the way! No worries about flat spotting, as the tires aren't under any load. Me? I have the TireRack bags with the handles. Makes them easier to hump around and keeps the dirt off your hands a bit better. Stack them on the floor in the storage unit over the winter. Probably better to keep them in the garage, especially "Summer" rated tires. They should not ever go below 40* or so.

 

Flat stacking is definitely the easiest option. You should not have to worry about flat spotting any tires without the weight of the car attached if you decide to get a wall rack

 

I set mine on a stack of 2 2x4's, then stack the wheels vertically. Been doing so for the last 15 years without any flatspotting. I've cover the entire stack with one of those large bags from discount tire. Albeit it doesn't quite cover the wheel at the very bottom.

 

Stacked laying on their side in the basement. Nothing in between. Not clean or put away dry. Bagged open with plastic tire bags that are partially ripped. You all seem pretty high class from here on this.

 

Something to consider....

Maybe I'm overthinking it...wouldn't be the first time...

Sean

 

Wrapped in plastic or something like that

 

Clean and dry the rims and tires thoroughly then I stack them. I also put towel or blanket in between.

 

I've come up with a solution after exploring my options. It's not sexy, but it's free and should do the job well.

I measured for the rack I posted earlier. My garage ceilings are only about 9.5' high. Mounting the rack on the wall at the very highest to fit the tires/wheels comfortably would leave the sharp, rigid, pointy edge of the rack at 'nasty-headwound-height'.

So stacking on the floor was the way to go. But with what to elevate the tires/wheels off the floor? Simple, go to Chan at my local convenience store and ask him for soda racks. These are very stout and will support at least 225 lbs w/o any problem. Inverted the present a nice flat surface.







No I don't have those wheels, just the boxes for them. Also, my garage is nice, dry and kept between 52* and 75*.

Sean

 

Keeping them in the garage is perfectly fine, basement even better. Basements hold a more consistent temperature. Store away from electrical devices also as they create atmosphere which can age tires. Stacked on top of each other and that's about it. We offer tire totes, a tire garage and wall mounted rack for better storage solutions. You can see all of our storage options here Tire Storage

 

Thanks Neal for helping me out with my summer tires!!!

They are on the way!!! And there's even a little reward for me too:

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Thanks again,
Sean