Re: Buying and Storing Tires?



On 07/10/2011 3:10 PM, marc wrote:
I have a 2003 Avalon with close to 31,000 miles on it.
There is still good tread on the original tires,
but they are aging,
and will eventually have to be replaced.

I found some Tires online that I like, for price,
and the noise rating.

What do you think of buying, and storing the tires,
for maybe 2-3 years?
I'm concerned that 2 years from now,
this particular model may not be made anymore.

I guess one question is,
do tires "age" much even when off the car?

thanks
marc
Here is a link to storing your tires properly

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=37&currentpage=38


If your tires are stored properly they will last for over five years, however they will be prone to failure because the rubber itself ages. Tires stored properly that are over five years can be safely used for short trips, modest speeds and no loading.
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