R comp winter storage tips -

Matt · 10-28-2008, 10:17 AM

Do you guys do anything special when storing your r comps for winter?

My mechanic suggested letting the air out of them and sealing them in plastic garbage bags to sealed out moisture.

Any other tips?

**Jay::01-S4** · 10-28-2008, 10:52 AM

My NT-01s are wrapped in the Tire Rack totes hanging on my wall in the garage. I did this last year with my PS Cups and they were fine.

jfranci3 · 10-28-2008, 11:02 AM

I lower the air pressure and put them in garbage bags in my storage unit. Keep them as warm as possible.

Matt · 10-28-2008, 01:45 PM

thanks track buddies

jfranci3 · 10-28-2008, 02:00 PM

You may want to consider giving them a mud bath to trap in moisture before putting them in bags. Put them on the car, drive off the road a bit, getting them good and coated, and drive home. I can help if you're not comforatble doing this.

ZoHeB318 · 10-28-2008, 02:22 PM

You can also use some of my hair products to make sure the thread is still sticky for next season.

Matt · 10-28-2008, 03:41 PM

Here some more info from Tirerack. They don't mention anything about the hair gel though...

Tire Tech Information - Storing Tires&

Bill-B · 10-28-2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZoHeB318

You can also use some of my hair products to make sure the thread is still sticky for next season.

Do it!!

loudes13 · 10-28-2008, 05:44 PM

no reason not use them in the winter

jfranci3 · 10-28-2008, 05:54 PM

Haha, that's hard driving right here. I think hoosiers will get stuck in your drive way when the temp is below 40.

Tuna · 10-28-2008, 10:44 PM

Buy a tub and some vegetable oil, should preserve them well.

**The Jesal** · 10-29-2008, 10:49 PM

So is it a bad idea to leave R compounds on the car in storage?

ZoHeB318 · 10-30-2008, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Jesal

So is it a bad idea to leave R compounds on the car in storage?

Yea they get flat spots.

jfranci3 · 10-30-2008, 07:48 AM

Tru dat, your tires will actually start getting flat spots after about a week. Week old ones roll out pretty quickly though. Not sure about all winter ones.

Matt · 10-30-2008, 08:56 AM

And if you have street tires and you are leaving them on the car, it's a good idea to put extra air in them. Like maybe 45 PSI or so.

10-28-2008, 10:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Matt Learner's permit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 6,980 Car: 1969 Jaguar E Type, 2004 Mazda RX-8 Images: 6	R comp winter storage tips Do you guys do anything special when storing your r comps for winter? My mechanic suggested letting the air out of them and sealing them in plastic garbage bags to sealed out moisture. Any other tips? __________________ '69 Jaguar E Type FHC

10-28-2008, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jay::01-S4 SLW Motorsports Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 5,612 Car: 2001 Audi S4 1978 Camaro Z-28 1997 BMW M3/4/5 HeatWare Account: 63982 Images: 23	My NT-01s are wrapped in the Tire Rack totes hanging on my wall in the garage. I did this last year with my PS Cups and they were fine. __________________ 2001 Audi S4 - kind of stock 1997 BMW M3 - ETK whore 1978 Camaro Z-28 - slightly modded Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... That's what gets you. -Jeremy Clarkson

10-28-2008, 11:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
jfranci3 Swamp Buggy All-Stars Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucktown Posts: 2,304 Car: Hertz Car of the Week.	I lower the air pressure and put them in garbage bags in my storage unit. Keep them as warm as possible. __________________ No more Duottro dual wheel drive.

10-28-2008, 01:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Matt Learner's permit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 6,980 Car: 1969 Jaguar E Type, 2004 Mazda RX-8 Images: 6	thanks track buddies __________________ '69 Jaguar E Type FHC

10-28-2008, 02:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
jfranci3 Swamp Buggy All-Stars Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucktown Posts: 2,304 Car: Hertz Car of the Week.	You may want to consider giving them a mud bath to trap in moisture before putting them in bags. Put them on the car, drive off the road a bit, getting them good and coated, and drive home. I can help if you're not comforatble doing this. __________________ No more Duottro dual wheel drive.

10-28-2008, 02:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
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10-28-2008, 03:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Matt Learner's permit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 6,980 Car: 1969 Jaguar E Type, 2004 Mazda RX-8 Images: 6	Here some more info from Tirerack. They don't mention anything about the hair gel though... Tire Tech Information - Storing Tires& __________________ '69 Jaguar E Type FHC

10-28-2008, 05:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
loudes13 slow poke Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Galt's Gulch Posts: 2,035 Car: SpecMiata race car Chevrolet Silverado Civic Rallycross car	no reason not use them in the winter __________________ www.allenskillicorn.com "You can't talk logic with someone who talks imaginary."

10-28-2008, 05:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
jfranci3 Swamp Buggy All-Stars Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucktown Posts: 2,304 Car: Hertz Car of the Week.	Haha, that's hard driving right here. I think hoosiers will get stuck in your drive way when the temp is below 40. __________________ No more Duottro dual wheel drive.

10-28-2008, 10:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tuna in motor oil Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 12,705 Car: M THREEEEEEEEs	Buy a tub and some vegetable oil, should preserve them well. __________________

10-29-2008, 10:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
The Jesal BANNED! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 17,422 Car: 2009 M3 Sedan Images: 26	So is it a bad idea to leave R compounds on the car in storage? __________________ Automatic E90 M3

10-30-2008, 07:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
jfranci3 Swamp Buggy All-Stars Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucktown Posts: 2,304 Car: Hertz Car of the Week.	Tru dat, your tires will actually start getting flat spots after about a week. Week old ones roll out pretty quickly though. Not sure about all winter ones. __________________ No more Duottro dual wheel drive.

10-30-2008, 08:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
Matt Learner's permit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 6,980 Car: 1969 Jaguar E Type, 2004 Mazda RX-8 Images: 6	And if you have street tires and you are leaving them on the car, it's a good idea to put extra air in them. Like maybe 45 PSI or so. __________________ '69 Jaguar E Type FHC

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