In a recent article I read on how to care for tires during long term storage, it said to block the tires. Does this mean to lift them off the ground and support the axles? If so, does anyone do this? The alternative was to get the tires up off the ground to prevent absorption of ground moisture which also contributes to aging. This article suggested placing nylon blocks, similar to a nylon kitchen cutting board under each, or sheet metal over wood. What do most of you do for long term storage, i.e. over the winter, aside from covering them?

We use plywood for home and for the 6 months in Arizona. chevman

My tires end up being beyond 5 years old before they show signs of wear from storage. Mine sit on asphalt and I keep them covered with vinyl tire covers.I have had to replace three sets of tires due to old age vs. wear over the 20 years we have had our current RV.

Thanks Chevman and the bear II, ours sit on gravel and are covered. I heard somewhere that asphalt can leach the oils out of tires, but since you have gone beyond 5 years, that may be an "old wife's tale"

We will be due for tires next June. We never cover our tires for the 6 months of winter because of buying new at 5 years. I do cover at home, doesn't seem to make good sense but less stuff to carry for the winter. chevman

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Dick_B
Explorer
Jul 15, 2014
You might want to check out www.michelinrvtires.com for their advice.
FrankShore
Explorer
Jul 15, 2014
Asphalt is the ideal parking surface. The asphalt already has petroleum oils in it, so the leaching is reduced ten fold.
larry_barnhart
Explorer
Jul 15, 2014
We will be due for tires next June. We never cover our tires for the 6 months of winter because of buying new at 5 years. I do cover at home, doesn't seem to make good sense but less stuff to carry for the winter.
chevman
larry_barnhart
Explorer
Jul 15, 2014
We will be due for tires next June. We never cover our tires for the 6 months of winter because of buying new at 5 years. I do cover at home, doesn't seem to make good sense but less stuff to carry for the winter.
chevman
ReneeG
Explorer
Jul 15, 2014
Thanks Chevman and the bear II, ours sit on gravel and are covered. I heard somewhere that asphalt can leach the oils out of tires, but since you have gone beyond 5 years, that may be an "old wife's tale"
the_bear_II
Explorer
Jul 15, 2014
My tires end up being beyond 5 years old before they show signs of wear from storage. Mine sit on asphalt and I keep them covered with vinyl tire covers.

I have had to replace three sets of tires due to old age vs. wear over the 20 years we have had our current RV.
larry_barnhart
Explorer
Jul 15, 2014
We use plywood for home and for the 6 months in Arizona.
chevman

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