Wheel and Tire Storage

[carlg]

I've been storing my factory wheels in my shed 100% of the time and they have been fine for a few years now.

I recently built a closed in storage space under my deck. It's actually built out of wooden planks so it is closed in and almost somewhat sealed. It is NOT open like the typical lattice that you see used as deck skirts.

Do you think it is OK to store my factory wheels/tires in this location? I don't want them to turn to a big piece of rust.

Maybe put them in garbage bags?

Any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks

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[Zooks527]

Do you think it is OK to store my factory wheels/tires in this location? I don't want them to turn to a big piece of rust.

Why would you expect aluminum alloy wheels to rust? Past that, if they're not going to go bad while bolted to a car sitting outside in a dealer's lot for months on end, why would you expect them to go bad sitting anywhere else in a similar time frame, inside or outside?

My "not in season" wheels and tires sit in a stack next to my shed. There's a contractor size garbage bag over the top one to keep leaves and other stuff from getting blown into the stack, but that's about it. Been doing it that way for going on 15 years and never had a tire or wheel look any worse for the wear for it, including the cheap black steel wheels I had for my Passat.

 

[Elp_jc]

Yeah, you need to worry about your tires, not the wheels, especially if aluminum. Tire rubber degrades over time, and the more ozone around, the quicker it happens. Even if the treads look like new, you're supposed to replace tires every 5 years (especially if you're going to push your car), so you know.

 

[carlg]

Why would you expect aluminum alloy wheels to rust? Past that, if they're not going to go bad while bolted to a car sitting outside in a dealer's lot for months on end, why would you expect them to go bad sitting anywhere else in a similar time frame, inside or outside?

My "not in season" wheels and tires sit in a stack next to my shed. There's a contractor size garbage bag over the top one to keep leaves and other stuff from getting blown into the stack, but that's about it. Been doing it that way for going on 15 years and never had a tire or wheel look any worse for the wear for it, including the cheap black steel wheels I had for my Passat.

Good question, why would I? Just making sure I guess.

 

[carlg]

Yeah, you need to worry about your tires, not the wheels, especially if aluminum. Tire rubber degrades over time, and the more ozone around, the quicker it happens. Even if the treads look like new, you're supposed to replace tires every 5 years (especially if you're going to push your car), so you know.

Yes, I almost don't care about the tires at all. They are about 80% - 90% finished anyway. I just want to preserve the wheels so I can always return the car back to stock if necessary.

 

[Walt Kowalski]

Get some Black coloured “Pallet Wrap” - like industrial glad cling wrap. Wrap the treads. Simple. Bingo. Worked for me for many years.

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