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whiteryder
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« on: December 14, 2011, 06:03:54 PM » |
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I finally broke down and swapped back to my factory wheels/tires for the winter. Now I just have to make sure those awesome OZ wheels with the RE11's are properly stored so I can enjoy them next year. What do I need to know?
Wrapping: Tire rack has cool "tire totes", and also a "tire garage" that covers a stack of four. Is that a worthwhile expenditure (I do like the handles on the totes!), or are plastic trash bags just as good?
Environment: My garage is not heated/cooled but is well insulated. I imagine that's sufficient.
Anything else?
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« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2011, 08:35:00 PM » |
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I like the tire rack stuff. I feel like they are worthwhile. The tire tots in particular were fantastic.
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« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2011, 04:49:04 AM » |
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I follow what Hoosier recommends: http://www.hoosiertire.com/faqrr.htm#8I pull the valve stem cores out, put each tire/wheel in a plastic garbage bag, tie it shut and put them in the guest bedroom. The Civic tires are small enough that I can fit 8 under a queen bed. |
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« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2011, 02:55:59 PM » |
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I have a set of the tire covers. They are nice. Looks like an 18" wheel/tires would fit no problem. I haven't
tried my Camaro wheel/tire in them though.
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« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2011, 04:16:03 PM » |
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Valve stem cores come out? That's a new one for me.
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« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2011, 06:47:35 PM » |
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I think the Tire Rack is the way to go for storage. If you need a schrader valve(valve stem)remover I can get you one. No charge.
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« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2011, 08:15:56 PM » |
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OK, you talked me into it... order has been placed.  There's a tool to remove valve stems? ? |
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« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2011, 05:02:12 AM » |
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There is a tool to remove valve stems, but you don't want that. You want a tool to remove the core from the valve stem. The core is the inner piece which actually contains the valve. See this diagram. The removal tool usually looks like a screwdriver. Alternatively, a lot of places sell these 4-way tools. It's not necessary, but it's certainly the fastest way to remove all of the air from a tire. |
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« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2011, 06:43:49 AM » |
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Ah, that's the thousand-word picture. I get it now, thanks!
And Bud - if you have an extra tool you'd like to get rid of, that would be great...
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p.s. Just checked order status - they're out for delivery today! Tire rack shipping just astounds me.
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« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2011, 01:12:39 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2011, 06:11:39 PM » |
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You should take into consideration that different tires may have variable requirements that others do not. I think I read somewhere that Re-11's that are wrapped around OZ ultraleggra's need to be stored on a lightweight rear engine RWD car with a 3vz-fe engine keeping constant weight on the rear tires. With this particular combination I believe your tires will perform quite well next auto-x season.
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« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2011, 07:34:01 PM » |
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O No! I should have read the Care & Feeding guide more closely.  Sadly I have no 3VZ-FEs on hand at the moment. Do you think a 4A-GE will do? |
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« Reply #13 on: December 20, 2011, 06:16:55 PM » |
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« Reply #14 on: December 20, 2011, 06:31:35 PM » |
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I think Englebert had a very effective process for storing tires over the winter and insuring they were soft and sticky for the new season - I think it involved duct tape, which both contributed to the stickiness and keeping the tires in the dark.
John
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« Reply #15 on: December 20, 2011, 09:32:03 PM » |
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I put the air pressure to 0, wrap the tires (still on the rim) with heavy duty saran wrap and stick them in the closet. I think for rcomps the key is to keep above 40 or so degrees (don't really know when rubber freezes) but I'm not a scientist so really its all urban legends to me.
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« Reply #16 on: December 20, 2011, 09:33:13 PM » |
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"Some assembly required" LOL |
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« Reply #17 on: December 22, 2011, 06:51:55 PM » |
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I think Englebert had a very effective process for storing tires over the winter and insuring they were soft and sticky for the new season - I think it involved duct tape, which both contributed to the stickiness and keeping the tires in the dark.
John
John You are correct, here it is, I use about 10 rolls of duck tape and wind it around the tires, pack them in black trash bags, about 4 times, push them under the bed. When spring time comes I take the tires out of the trash bag, leave the duck tape on until the fist race. Before leaving to the first event I take off the duck tape and the tires will sick like hell. If you don't have duck tape and have no space under your bed, the bags will work OK Good luck and cheers. Engelbert Happy Holidays |
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