Contents: Tire cleaning ↓ Tire storage ↓
The main rule is: wheels have a so-called "memory" and unprofessional handling, for example, frequent high-speed collisions with obstacles in the form of curb stones, leads, after a long time, to tire failure.
Tire cleaning
Do not clean tires with a jet of hot steam under pressure. If the jet of steam is too close to the tire, its rubber layer will be destroyed in a matter of seconds. A wheel cleaned in this way must be replaced for safety reasons.
Replace a tire that has been in contact with oil and grease for a long time. In these areas, the tire swells the fastest, but later regains its shape and appears undamaged. However, the load it can withstand is reduced.
Tire storage
Tires should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place and, if possible, without drafts. Oil and grease should not come into contact with them.
Store wheels lying down or hanging by the rims in a garage or basement. Before removing for storage, increase the pressure in the wheels (by about 0.3–0.5 bar).
Winter tires should be mounted on their own rims as rotating tires will be more expensive.
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