As we come to the end of October we are starting to come to the realization that winter is much closer than we would like to admit. And along with winter comes snow, sleet, and whatever else mother nature wants to throw at us. That’s why it is important to get going on switching your summer tires to winter tires. We can’t predict when the first storm will be but it’s better to be ahead of it than behind it! If you need some tips and tricks on how and where to store your summer tires, check out this week’s blog! If you’re in need of new winter tires or summer tires for next summer, stop into Younger Mitsubishi and we will help you find exactly what you need!

Keep your tires clean:

• Before storing your tires away for the winter, be sure to give them a good clean. When you drive on your tires the build-up grim, dirt, and whatever else that can harmful to the tire if they’re not cleaned properly.
• Use soap, water, and a tire brush to scrub down the debris. Once they are clean be sure to wipe them down and don’t store until they are completely dry.

Store them airtight:

• Storing your tires in big plastic, airtight bags is the best way to go. This way you know nothing can get inside and damage your tires.

Stand your tires upright:

• The best way to store your tires is standing uptight because it puts less stress on the tires.

Hanging could be a good option for you:

• If your tires are mounted on the rims, a good way to store them is by hanging them from hooks. But unmount tires should never be hung because that cause stress to the tires.

Keep out of the sun:

• When storing your tires it is best to keep the tires out of the sun. The sun can cause breakdown of the rubber and could heat up the tires to very high temperatures, expanding and contrasting the tires.

Cool and dry is the way to go:

• Avoid storing tires outdoors, in a standard garage, or in an attic, basically, any place that could be very hot, wet, humid, or cold. In fact, tires can actually freeze… so storing them in a cool, dry place like your basement, climate-controlled garage, or workshop is the best way to go