Proper Cold Weather Storage of R Compound Tires
11-21-2008, 12:41 AM
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Burning Brakes
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Proper Cold Weather Storage of R Compound Tires
Saw this posted on another forum and thought you folks might be interested.
For those of you who have extreme winter months, you may find these tire storage tips useful. This information comes directly from Nitto.
Details:Proper Tire Storage for Colder Climates
For other useful information on winter driving, check out our winter tire FAQs page.
Details:Winter Tire FAQs
Details:Proper Tire Storage for Colder Climates
For other useful information on winter driving, check out our winter tire FAQs page.
Details:Winter Tire FAQs
11-21-2008, 04:23 AM
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Melting Slicks
Interesting article.. never seen that before.
I always stored R compound Kumho's and Hoosiers in a unheated shed all winter. never seen that happen...........
also, I wonder if all these tire warehouses are heated ???
I doubt it.....
I always stored R compound Kumho's and Hoosiers in a unheated shed all winter. never seen that happen...........
also, I wonder if all these tire warehouses are heated ???
I doubt it.....
11-21-2008, 09:02 AM
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hMM Nice article i don't have the chance to keep them outta freezing temps but tires usually only last me one year that i keep on had so im usually buying new ones the next year so i guess it's not all bad.
11-21-2008, 10:31 AM
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I have been storing mine in freezing temps for many years. Hoosiers, Kumhos, BFG R1s, Goodyear and never saw those kinds of problems on any of the tires. There are several sitting out in the shed right now with the temperature just getting to 30 degrees.
Bill
Bill
11-21-2008, 10:48 AM
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Burning Brakes
Bill,
It's my understanding that exposure to cold temperatures alone won't hurt the tires. But, driving on them when they have not warmed up to at least 65 to 70 deg. after exposure to freezing temps can cause tire cracking or failure. The key is don't under any circumstances drive on the tires -- even moving the car around in the driveway -- when the tires are at or near freezing temps.
I take mine off the car and store them in an unheated room in the back of my garage over the winter. It gets cold in there, but rarely below freezing. Before I use them in the spring, I always put them in my back hallway for a few days so that they come up to normal room temperature. I've never had a problem associated with exposure to cold temps with any R compound tires handling them this way.
Steve
It's my understanding that exposure to cold temperatures alone won't hurt the tires. But, driving on them when they have not warmed up to at least 65 to 70 deg. after exposure to freezing temps can cause tire cracking or failure. The key is don't under any circumstances drive on the tires -- even moving the car around in the driveway -- when the tires are at or near freezing temps.
I take mine off the car and store them in an unheated room in the back of my garage over the winter. It gets cold in there, but rarely below freezing. Before I use them in the spring, I always put them in my back hallway for a few days so that they come up to normal room temperature. I've never had a problem associated with exposure to cold temps with any R compound tires handling them this way.
Steve
11-21-2008, 05:00 PM
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Hoosier does not recommend storing below freezing either. And I have seen slicks crack before. I havent "tested" my Hoosiers in sub-freezing temps and dont want to. There is a reason the manufacturers give these recommendations. Plus, Hoosiers smell SO good when fresh 
http://brakeswapracing.com/ericwong/temp/tirecloset.jpg
http://brakeswapracing.com/ericwong/temp/tirecloset.jpg
11-21-2008, 05:24 PM
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Team Owner
Bill,
It's my understanding that exposure to cold temperatures alone won't hurt the tires. But, driving on them when they have not warmed up to at least 65 to 70 deg. after exposure to freezing temps can cause tire cracking or failure. The key is don't under any circumstances drive on the tires -- even moving the car around in the driveway -- when the tires are at or near freezing temps.
I take mine off the car and store them in an unheated room in the back of my garage over the winter. It gets cold in there, but rarely below freezing. Before I use them in the spring, I always put them in my back hallway for a few days so that they come up to normal room temperature. I've never had a problem associated with exposure to cold temps with any R compound tires handling them this way.
Steve
It's my understanding that exposure to cold temperatures alone won't hurt the tires. But, driving on them when they have not warmed up to at least 65 to 70 deg. after exposure to freezing temps can cause tire cracking or failure. The key is don't under any circumstances drive on the tires -- even moving the car around in the driveway -- when the tires are at or near freezing temps.
I take mine off the car and store them in an unheated room in the back of my garage over the winter. It gets cold in there, but rarely below freezing. Before I use them in the spring, I always put them in my back hallway for a few days so that they come up to normal room temperature. I've never had a problem associated with exposure to cold temps with any R compound tires handling them this way.
Steve
I have about 24 Hoosiers in my racing garage right now and I was thinking about this very topic all week.
It should not get to freezing but could get close.
I think I am just going to bag the new tires and possibly put a blanket over them.
11-21-2008, 08:18 PM
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slicks definately crack due to the tire compound. Bob Woodman will not even ship you tires in the winter because they can't control the product. I never buy tires in winter.
