How Long will they last !

[4poco]

I was wondering about mounted tires on wheels. <br />Bought two trailer tires mounted on wheels. These have never touched the ground. Now my question is... will these tires keep in storage for years without any damage.........load star ST/175/80D/13<br />Or will they be not worth useing years from now?<br />Storing in the garage not subjected to sunshine.<br />Really need what all may think about it,,, thanks

 

[JB]

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Away from sun and other sources of UV they should have a long shelf life, 4poco. Several years anyway.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[amirm]

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JB, so is the idea of carrying a spare on the trailer not good?<br /><br />Amir

 

[Dunaruna]

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UV light AND ozone gas destroy everything - eventually. Ozone is partial to a diet of rubber (the little cracks on sidewalls - ozone degradation). A spinning (and therfore heated) tyre lasts longer than a stationary tyre.<br /><br />That's why trailer tyres often don't last as long as car tyres. <br /><br />Aldo

 

[4poco]

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so your saying, having these tires in a box in the garage is subject to ozone gas destroying?<br />huh????? I dont get this.. please explain.<br />the side walls will crack without ever being used?

 

[4poco]

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[Solittle]

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You should be OK for a minimum of five years stored inside, outside or mounted. Then keep an eye out for cracks.

 

[qaztwo]

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Ozone breaks down organic matter, doesn't like double bonds or likes depending on which way you look at it. That being said I believe manufactures add waxes and other chemicals to prolong the effects. If possible store vertically and away from extreme heat/cold and light. You'll be fine for years.

 

[Dunaruna]

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Yes, manufacturers add chemicals to impede ozone degradation BUT the tire must be rotating and heating up to enable the chemicals to circulate and migrate to the tire surface - thus protecting the tire. Sounds like a myth doesn't it? Maybe Aldo has lost his mind <br /><br />Found these after ONE minute of googling, there are scores more with similar information.<br /><br /> Tire facts <br /><br /> Tire facts <br /><br />Aldo

 

[Mark42]

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Don't store them near large electric motors. They are major ozone generators. That "electric motor" smell is actually ozone.

 

[4poco]

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Thanks to all of you for setting me straight. Learn somethin new every day. I have left them in the box they were shipped in, lowered air pressure to 20 psi and storing them vertical.