I finally broke down and bought a set of A3S04's for my '97 ITR for local DS action and was hoping to get some input about storage. Being that the home my wife and I just bought is a whopping 970 sq. feet, my outdoor storage shed is going to be the ideal to store my Hoosiers.

Here in NC the summers can be really hot and was wondering how detrimental is it to the tires to be stored in temperatures over 85 for prolonged periods.

thanks,
Matt

 

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AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Sorry, not trying to be a jerk, but the thought of worrying about 85 degrees totally cracks me up.

As long as they're not in the direct sunlight, I'm sure they'll be fine. Considering that it's been 100 - 110+ here everyday for the last 2 months, (which means it's probably about 130 in my garage w/ 0% humidity) I really hope that they can handle it. The heat and dryness here are about the worst environment for rubber in general, but tires seem to do fine. I haven't noticed any ill effects with my RA-1s, but I know Hoosiers are more heat cycle dependant.

- Scott

 

Isn't cold the bigger concern?

If it gets cool overnight and then goes back to hot in the morning, is that considered heat cycle?

 

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If it gets cool overnight and then goes back to hot in the morning, is that considered heat cycle? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah the cold is of concern because they will cause cracking, from what I've read. BTW, they've been heat cycled by the Tire Rack if it makes any difference.

 

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Here in NC the summers can be really hot and was wondering how detrimental is it to the tires to be stored in temperatures over 85 for prolonged periods.

thanks,
Matt</TD></TR></TABLE>

Did you check Hoosier's FAQ?

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What are the do's and don'ts when storing Hoosier race tires at the end of the racing season?

TIRE STORAGE
The useful life of a tire, whether mounted or dismounted, is directly affected by storage conditions. Tires should always be stored indoors in a dark, cool, dry room.

DO

1 Remove the tires from the vehicle.
2. Remove the air from the tires and store them on their side in a cool/dark/dry environment.
3. Place tires in a black plastic bag when stored during the "off-season".
4. Make sure the temperature range in the storage location is between 40-90 degrees Fahrenheit.

DON'T

1. Don't store tires in direct sunlight or near electric motors. (Electric motors emit small amounts of ozone.) Tires need to be protected from light, especially sunlight. Light causes ultraviolet damage by breaking down the rubber compounds. The storeroom should not contain electrical welding or any other equipment that could produce ozone.

2. Don't apply any chemical treatments to Hoosier tires. (It's not necessary and may actually damage the integrity of the tire by breaking down the rubber properties of the tire.) Tires must not be allowed to come in contact with oils, greases, solvents, or other petroleum products that cause rubber to soften or deteriorate.

3. Don't store tires in sub-freezing temperatures for any length of time. (The rubber can freeze and may crack as a result.)
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Yeah, I read that too. Thanks though.

I was just trying to get a little information from people who've been using them.