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Old 08-15-2011, 09:03 PM
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Default Tyre/Tire Storage Long Term
How do I store a tyre/tire for optimal preservation in medium to long term storage?
It is a small tailwheel tyre so small enough to get in plastic bag if recomended.
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PS I did a search - nil found
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Old 08-16-2011, 05:51 AM
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Store in a cool dark place inside of a nitrogen purged plastic bag. Rotate monthly to prevent flat spots. No flourescent lights or ozone generators nearby.
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Old 08-16-2011, 06:52 AM
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Just keep it out of direct sunlight and it will last a looooong time.
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Just keep it out of direct sunlight and it will last a looooong time.
Yup - a looooong time! I wish I could get these dozen (and a half) old tire carcasses to rot away...they just take up space. I asked Desser at OSH if it was cost-effective to send them in for them to buy, and the guy was quite honest - shipping would cost more than they would pay for them.

I just keep new stock in a box in the hangar storage. Tubes - those I keep in their original plastic bags in a dark closet in the air conditioning.
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