Covering tires inside?
I'm lucky to have a place to store my motorhome inside for the winter, although not heated at least it's in out of the winter weather. In the summer months when it sits in our driveway I have covers o...
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Other things to consider: Indoor hazards
Even indoors, there are hazards to keep in mind. As a precaution, be sure to keep an adequate source of extinguishing agent, such as water or carbon dioxide extinguishers and foam additives, in case of an emergency.
Keep tires away from ozone-producing equipment such as arc welding appliances, mercury lamps, electric motors, etc. "Tires can degrade from exposure to ozone," says White. "Ozone is a by-product of arc welding, so if arc welding is done in a shop, it's best that tires not be stored in that area."
Rubber can also absorb vapors from gas or lubricants. This can cause deterioration, so store tires in a dry area away from chemicals, petroleum-based products and oils/fuels. "A tire stored in a pool of solvent will begin to break down, since the rubber compounds on both the tread and sidewall contain some petroleum-based ingredients," says Tim Miller, Goodyear.
Even indoors, there are hazards to keep in mind. As a precaution, be sure to keep an adequate source of extinguishing agent, such as water or carbon dioxide extinguishers and foam additives, in case of an emergency.
Keep tires away from ozone-producing equipment such as arc welding appliances, mercury lamps, electric motors, etc. "Tires can degrade from exposure to ozone," says White. "Ozone is a by-product of arc welding, so if arc welding is done in a shop, it's best that tires not be stored in that area."
Rubber can also absorb vapors from gas or lubricants. This can cause deterioration, so store tires in a dry area away from chemicals, petroleum-based products and oils/fuels. "A tire stored in a pool of solvent will begin to break down, since the rubber compounds on both the tread and sidewall contain some petroleum-based ingredients," says Tim Miller, Goodyear.
