Off season tire storage

[BetterDays]

I ran across this from jegs today and wanted feedback If any of you have used anything like this. We currently lugged the tires into the basement and I would like to be able to store them in the garage when not in use. This would clear up some storage in the basement but my concern would be the weather changes in the garage in the winter and heat in the summer. Obviously, I understand the tires go through a lot of changes when in use but I am not sure if anything occurs when it's not in use and just in storage. If this means not having to lug eight tires up and down steps twice a year and creating some storage in the basement, this could be a win-win situation. I prefer not to mount them on a rack on the wall as I know that could damage the tire.


Looking forward to your responses. Thanks!

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[CraigStu]

I stack mine like that but on a 2x2 piece of 3/4 plywood that has casters. I do take them to the basement in the winter but I agree it is a real pain in the **** even w/ an outside entrance. I just want the room in the garage. Since my trailer and my Tacoma tires stay outside all year, I don't think there would be any damage leaving yours in the garage.

 

[Negen]

You are lucky to have seasons here in the Seattle area we have summer and fall summer is July 5th to September 1st and the rest of the year is fall.

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[Dustball]

IMO, storing them in the garage will not harm them at all. It's UV light that's the primary cause of tire degradation so as long as they're out of the sunlight- they'll be fine.

 

[BetterDays]

I stack mine like that but on a 2x2 piece of 3/4 plywood that has casters. I do take them to the basement in the winter but I agree it is a real pain in the **** even w/ an outside entrance. I just want the room in the garage. Since my trailer and my Tacoma tires stay outside all year, I don't think there would be any damage leaving yours in the garage.

We have a walk out, but it still ***** since it is normally a larger pain to go outside, down the hill, through wet/muddy grass, etc...

You are lucky to have seasons here in the Seattle area we have summer and fall summer is July 5th to September 1st and the rest of the year is fall.
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True, but we also have snow/slush which hampers some of the fun.

IMO, storing them in the garage will not harm them at all. It's UV light that's the primary cause of tire degradation so as long as they're out of the sunlight- they'll be fine.

I thought of this also. They will be near a window, but I plan to cover loosely cover them or somehow protect them from the sun.


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Thanks everyone for the quick feedback!!

 

[BetterDays]

Found similar from Summit, which is local to me.
As long as the center pole fits on all four tires, this looks to be a winner!

 

[infinkc]

Friend of mine did this video on his storage solution.

 

[nadogail]

I leave my tires on both my Station Wagon and Van all year long.

 

[BetterDays]

Friend of mine did this video on his storage solution.

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

I always thought you did not want the tires touching when storing, which is why I liked the option I shared. They are only for stock size VWs, so nothing massive in terms of diameter or width

I would think about mounting them on the wall with a trailer rack, but don't want to create a divot in the tire when stored for 6 months.

 

[joey1320]

Friend of mine did this video on his storage solution.

Really good idea

 

[jonshonda]

I leave my tires on both my Station Wagon and Van all year long.

Cool story!


The previous owners had elevated 2x4/plywood shelving built around the entire perimeter of the garage. We have 9' ceilings and the shelving is roughly 7' off the ground, and that is where I store tires. Well, except for the Miata tires (Falken RT660), they are required to be in a climate controlled area.

 

[BetterDays]

Cool story!


The previous owners had elevated 2x4/plywood shelving built around the entire perimeter of the garage. We have 9' ceilings and the shelving is roughly 7' off the ground, and that is where I store tires. Well, except for the Miata tires (Falken RT660), they are required to be in a climate controlled area.

We have large racks from Big Orange in the basement for that
I could do that in the garage, but that is where I am storing wood currently.
It would probably be cheaper for my to buy another storage rack (or 2) than building from wood currently.

Another option, but put it off of the ground and on an appliance dolly
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XXO86Y2/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Only concern will be the impact (if any) of storing tires on each other like this, as the bottom tire will have the largest impact from bearing the brunt of the other three.

 

[PhantomEB]

A tire rack up in one of the less frequented corners of the garage not an option?

 

[pbon]

I use the large size HF moving dolly. Might be 18x30. I put a 1x4 across the narrow side for added support. I have 3 sets of wheels on 3 of these so I can roll them out of the way if needed. Buy the dolly’s on sale for $12 or something like that.

 

[Chuckster in NJ]

IMO, storing them in the garage will not harm them at all. It's UV light that's the primary cause of tire degradation so as long as they're out of the sunlight- they'll be fine.

"Summer Tires" could be damaged by cold temps.
I just installed my winter tires yesterday and the summer tires are going in the basement.

BTW! "IF" you live in a cold climate change your summer tires now before you have a problem in temps below 45*F....... Some folks don’t even know if they have summer tires on their car.

 

[Angelfire]

I'm struggling a bit with this as well. First thought was to build a wall rack but with 38" tires, no way. I ended up purchasing pallet racking and am planning to use that to store them.
Cheers.

 

[BetterDays]

I am in the middle of cleaning / purging / 5s ing.
The other wall (not shown) is already filled (different bench, sink, grill, garbage, etc.) This is the bench that is misc stuff for the house and quick access.

The area near red cart is seasonal equipment (two mowers or two snowblowers, his and hers... Lucky man!)
Then my workshop bench (new in fall 2020).
The pegboard is moving up and changing purpose, as I am adding a shop Smith 5 (free).

Backwall is storage, wood, and our bench for gardening items.


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[ZX3ST]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0753PNNS8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

It isn't as useful for larger jeep/truck tires but it's perfect for car tires.

I put a piece of cardboard between each wheel, not because I'm worried about the rubber touching, but to make sure I don't scratch a wheel.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Storing the tires on a wall rack will NOT damage them. That's how every tire warehouse in the world does it, and they're not even mounted and aired up. Sitting on the car in the driveway puts a lot more stress on them. Summer tires in the garage in the winter are not a problem either. Tire warehouses are rarely temperature controlled.

Tommy

 

[Glemon]

If you have wall space https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I2CHTEW/?tag=atomicindus08-20 I rally like mine, and stretched it a bit past rated width and have my four Lexus summer/winter tires stored there, plus two skinny sports car wheels.

 

[Colin Len]

Storing the tires on a wall rack will NOT damage them. That's how every tire warehouse in the world does it, and they're not even mounted and aired up. Sitting on the car in the driveway puts a lot more stress on them. Summer tires in the garage in the winter are not a problem either. Tire warehouses are rarely temperature controlled.

Tommy

This.

Personally, my garage and shed are too small to have tires on the ground like this. Being able to wheel them around is helpful but the best solution is to get them off the ground and out of the way, which means racks mounted to the wall. There should be zero worry of damage due to storing them in that manner.

IMO, those stacked tires storage setups are more for people that need access to them more often and/or have lots of space such that it's more convenient to have them on the ground and accessible rather than up high on a rack on the wall.

 

[ssdave]

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[jshillin]

I have hung mine on a rack in my shed every winter for quite a few years, no issues at all. I just built a wall rack in the corner of my shed out of 2x's and it works great.

 

[BetterDays]

Why does storing the tires with the rubber touching damage them? I'm genuinely wanting to know, I store mine in a stack on the floor all the time, have never heard of this before. I have multiple sets, for different on and off-road conditions. Hate to give up wall space to a rack.

Sounds like I was mistaken, but I swear I remember it was a concern years ago...

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[Miss the Pontiacs]

Our van tires go on a rack purchased from Canadian Tire.
For my truck tires I use a system similar to Craigstu’s solution. Stacked up on a dolly with a 3-4’ square 3/4” plywood and tucked away in a corner. I would use a rack for these as well but it would have to be at last 7’ up the wall. Just don’t want to have to hoist those monsters up that high.
Lifting all 4 tires to clear that center rod just seems like I may as well rack them on the wall.

 

[pbon]

I don’t have the wall space either, but would use racks if I did. I have never experience any problem from stacking them and I have been stacking winter/summer wheels for 25 years. I think standing them up on a rack is probably better, though. Not sure about a shelf instead of a rack since they would flat spot.

 

[budget76]

mine get thrown on the shelves in the shed, 2 stacked on each other. Used to stack them 4 high when I stored them inside. Never had any issues, think some of you guys are overthinking it (except the track tires)

 

[Jeepster04]

I've got 8 wheels stacked up in the corner of the garage right now... Working good.

 

[Jaguar Fan]

I'm resurrecting this thread.

Does anyone use one of these? Any thoughts on this brand?

amazon.com/MaxxHaul-80746-Tire-Dolly-Capacity/dp/B0753PNNS8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top

 

[Mikeske]

I have no thoughts on the tire stacker. I guess it would work fine as long as you have the room. I have used a cheap larger sized furniture dolly with a piece of plywood to stack tires on it to store them over the winter. Just remember to change the summer air to winter air and the repeat in the spring

 

[39CAMC]

I'm resurrecting this thread.

Does anyone use one of these? Any thoughts on this brand?

amazon.com/MaxxHaul-80746-Tire-Dolly-Capacity/dp/B0753PNNS8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top

I use a bunch of those around my warehouse/tire shop. They work great and roll great inside and not terribly outside. They don't like big bumps/transitions and cracks while rolling.

DaveW

 

[BruceMc]

"Summer Tires" could be damaged by cold temps.

How so?

 

[58Yeoman]

How so?

Damn, I'm 71, and all these years I've been leaving my tires on year round. The antique in the garage has TA radials, and it stays in a mostly unheated shop all winter. No A/C in the summer either. I must be doing something right, because the only tire problems I have is when I run over a nail or a screw, and that's not very often.

 

[u2slow]

I leave extra sets of tires outside, in the shade, off the ground (pallet, etc).

No need to clog up my shop with something that normally lives outside when in use.

 

[Chuckster in NJ]

How so?

Summer tires may crack in cold temps according to the manufacturer and should not be exposed to freezing temps ALSO "summer tires" become unsafe for driving in temps below 45*F…… Like driving on ice especially when temps hit into the 30’s and lower.

BTW! T/A radials are NOT "summer tires" and can stay out in cold temps.

 

[BruceMc]

Summer tires may crack in cold temps according to the manufacturer and should not be exposed to freezing temps ALSO "summer tires" become unsafe for driving in temps below 45*F…… Like driving on ice especially when temps hit into the 30’s and lower.

BTW! T/A radials are NOT "summer tires" and can stay out in cold temps.

So with a little Google-fu, I see what you're referring to as "summer tires" aren't what probably 99% of the rest of the public would call summer tires. Tire Rack refers to them as "Extreme Performance Summer performance category tires". Good for hot and dry roads, only. Not something I could imagine putting on a car that is also driven in the winter. Or even anywhere it rains much in the summer.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=220

 

[Chuckster in NJ]

Thanks Bruce for posting the "link"….. You beat me to it!
I change out my summer tires in early November.…… Summer tires are "factory" tires on most high HP cars (like Corvettes, Challengers, etc.) and they are sticky and really grip the road. Going from summer to all season tires is a big difference on how the car handles.

 

[flyt100]

I'm resurrecting this thread.

Does anyone use one of these? Any thoughts on this brand?

amazon.com/MaxxHaul-80746-Tire-Dolly-Capacity/dp/B0753PNNS8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top

I use that model. Works as advertised...

 

[racecougar]

I'm resurrecting this thread.

Does anyone use one of these? Any thoughts on this brand?

amazon.com/MaxxHaul-80746-Tire-Dolly-Capacity/dp/B0753PNNS8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top

Personally, I couldn't justify spending $54 on that.

You could pick up a platform truck that would be more stable, has a handle to move the load around with, and is $20 less expensive.

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Or a simple furniture dolly for even less: https://www.harborfreight.com/30-in-x-18-in-1000-lb-capacity-hardwood-dolly-61897.html

 

[gmcgeo]

well, i learn something new everyday. I never thought to put my tires off the ground on a rolling device. i have a set of 35s i swap out on the jeep. this would make things a lot easier. then ill be buying seasonal tires for the Subaru. so this is going to come in use