With spring approaching fast and thoughts of snow-free roads dancing in our minds, you might be wondering what to do with those bulky snow tires on your certified Ford. If you live in a cold climate where it snows a lot during the winter, this is probably an issue you deal with each year. If you’ve always wondered about the best way to store those tires when you’re not using them, here are some suggestions to take out all the guesswork.
1. Make sure you store the tires in a cool and dry place that is also well-ventilated. Basements are a great place if you have that as an option because they tend to be cooler than a garage during the warmer months.
2. Try to keep the tires away from devices that create ozone. Motors, generators and furnaces can cause harm to your tires after a while.
3. Don’t place your tires on the ground when storing them. Instead, place a flat piece of clean wood on the ground and lay the tires on top of it.
4. Most people think it’s best to store tires on their sides, but that’s wrong. It can cause the tires to become distorted and possibly to wear unevenly. Instead, stack them upright as if they were on the car.
5. Store the tires in a place where water can’t reach them. Water can damage tires if present for a while. It can also bring mosquitoes and other problems.
6. Make sure the white lettering on the tires isn’t rubbing against the black rubber of the tires. This can cause the letters to become faded or even unnoticeable.
