Storing Summer Tires in a Non-Heated Garage

Malbjey · 10-12-2019, 07:57 AM

I live in an area that frequently has below freezing temperatures in the winter (at the very least).

I have a garage, but it isn't heated. If I store summer tires in my garage, will I run the risk of having them damaged when the temperature gets too cold?

I know that they are not recommended for driving under a certain temp, but I'm not sure if that applies to storage as well.

Thanks

ssmofo · 10-12-2019, 08:01 AM

Spray the tires with Aerospace 303 and wipe them down. it will keep the tires from dry rotting stuff is amazing.

rocknss · 10-12-2019, 08:29 PM

My Camaro has been stored outside the last two winters and I've had no issues with the summer tires come spring time.

Kiteboarder85 · 10-14-2019, 10:19 AM

Never had a problem storing in Michigan, which gets much colder than PA. You will be safe to park it and hang up the keys for a few months.

Frank237 · 10-14-2019, 10:22 AM

IIRC they state to not DRIVE or MOUNT when below freezing. The disclaimer I read stated that before MOUNTING tires that had been subjected to freezing temps to allow them to warm for 24 hours. Nothing about long term damage.

Spartan268 · 10-14-2019, 11:26 AM

I've stored it for 2 years with no cracking and that's while it's still on the car too. As long as the tires aren't being used / driven on then it's good.

Petrol Head · 10-14-2019, 12:07 PM

Hit 'em with a blowtorch like they do in the pits at NASCAR before every race

DaveC113 · 10-14-2019, 01:24 PM

I stack mine in the garage next to an interior wall and throw a big moving blanket over them... they stay much warmer that way, and no issue for me living near Denver, CO... which isn't really that cold anyways.

6sigma · 10-14-2019, 02:21 PM

The problem is the tire compound (or portions of it) can enter the glass phase at below freezing temps. The compound (or portions of it) can then crack or break if flexed or pressure is applied. The tires should be allowed to warm slowly (24+ hours) before mounting or use. Just storing them in the cold won't hurt them as long as they aren't moved until thawed.

dray · 10-14-2019, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveC113

I stack mine in the garage next to an interior wall and throw a big moving blanket over them... they stay much warmer that way, and no issue for me living near Denver, CO... which isn't really that cold anyways.

I think that's what I'm doing this year. Hate carrying those things up and down my basement steps. My summer tires are about shot anyway.

s346k · 10-14-2019, 05:42 PM

eh i put my other set of goodyears in the corner of the dining room. with that being said, my detached garage isn’t heated. the car sat out there all last winter, tires were fine.

JCunningham · 10-15-2019, 01:42 AM

you have the factory tires. they will be fine being stored on the car in the winter just dont drive on them below 30 or so. if you have aftermarket ultra summer tires then you dont want to store most below 20deg. Ill be keeping my pilot super sports inside the house in the winter.

ctrlz · 10-15-2019, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malbjey

I have a garage, but it isn't heated. If I store summer tires in my garage, will I run the risk of having them damaged when the temperature gets too cold?

As others have said, you will probably be fine. If this garage is part of the house like mine (but not heated), it rarely gets below 40 even on the coldest days.

10-12-2019, 07:57 AM	#1
Malbjey Drives: 2022 Kia Stinger GT2 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 289	Storing Summer Tires in a Non-Heated Garage I live in an area that frequently has below freezing temperatures in the winter (at the very least). I have a garage, but it isn't heated. If I store summer tires in my garage, will I run the risk of having them damaged when the temperature gets too cold? I know that they are not recommended for driving under a certain temp, but I'm not sure if that applies to storage as well. Thanks

10-12-2019, 08:29 PM	#3
rocknss Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 124	My Camaro has been stored outside the last two winters and I've had no issues with the summer tires come spring time. __________________ 2017 50th Anniversary Camaro 2SS 2016 Chevy Malibu LT (wife's car) 2004 Chevy Impala (winter car) 2001 Chevy Camaro SS (sold) 1969 Chevy Suburban (restoration project)

10-14-2019, 10:19 AM	#4
Kiteboarder85 Drives: 2018 SS - 2015 SS 1LE - 2013 SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Freeland, MI Posts: 418 View My Garage	Never had a problem storing in Michigan, which gets much colder than PA. You will be safe to park it and hang up the keys for a few months. __________________ Billy B. Current: 2018 Hyper Blue SS

10-14-2019, 01:24 PM	#8
DaveC113 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Front Range, CO Posts: 1,868	I stack mine in the garage next to an interior wall and throw a big moving blanket over them... they stay much warmer that way, and no issue for me living near Denver, CO... which isn't really that cold anyways. __________________

10-14-2019, 05:42 PM	#11
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,396	eh i put my other set of goodyears in the corner of the dining room. with that being said, my detached garage isn’t heated. the car sat out there all last winter, tires were fine. __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

10-12-2019, 08:01 AM	#2
ssmofo Drives: Chevy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Dallas Posts: 420	Spray the tires with Aerospace 303 and wipe them down. it will keep the tires from dry rotting stuff is amazing.

10-14-2019, 10:22 AM	#5
Frank237 Drives: Kubota 2640, 83 BMW R-65, 2017 1 SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Craig, MT Posts: 643	IIRC they state to not DRIVE or MOUNT when below freezing. The disclaimer I read stated that before MOUNTING tires that had been subjected to freezing temps to allow them to warm for 24 hours. Nothing about long term damage.

10-14-2019, 11:26 AM	#6
Spartan268 Drives: HB 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 518	I've stored it for 2 years with no cracking and that's while it's still on the car too. As long as the tires aren't being used / driven on then it's good.

10-14-2019, 12:07 PM	#7
Petrol Head Account Suspended Drives: Fast if no one's looking Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,794	Hit 'em with a blowtorch like they do in the pits at NASCAR before every race

10-14-2019, 02:21 PM	#9
6sigma Drives: rally green LT1 manual Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Indiana Posts: 282	The problem is the tire compound (or portions of it) can enter the glass phase at below freezing temps. The compound (or portions of it) can then crack or break if flexed or pressure is applied. The tires should be allowed to warm slowly (24+ hours) before mounting or use. Just storing them in the cold won't hurt them as long as they aren't moved until thawed.

10-15-2019, 01:42 AM	#12
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	you have the factory tires. they will be fine being stored on the car in the winter just dont drive on them below 30 or so. if you have aftermarket ultra summer tires then you dont want to store most below 20deg. Ill be keeping my pilot super sports inside the house in the winter. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

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