How to store summer tyres properly!

As winter approaches, it is wise to replace your summer tyres with winter tyres. Winter tyres provide much better grip on the road in cold and wintry conditions, which can help prevent accidents. Statistics show that 2.6 million cars are fitted with winter tyres each year. This means that more than 10 million summer tyres need to be changed and stored!

Where do you have your tyres changed and stored? Read on to discover affordable and convenient ways of storing summer tyres.

Store your summer tyres in a dry, dark and ventilated space

You cannot store tyres in just any room without risking damage. When choosing a suitable storage location, it is important to keep your summer tyres in a dry, dark and well-ventilated space. Moisture and light can damage the rubber.

A shed or garage can therefore be a suitable option, provided that it is not too bright or humid. Professional summer tyre storage is also a good alternative.

1. Storing your summer tyres at home

Even if your household only has one car, you will still need to store four tyres. Many households have two cars, meaning eight large tyres can take up a considerable amount of space in the garage or shed.

To create more room, you could start by decluttering your garage or shed. For example, throw away broken lawnmowers, old tools and other items you no longer use. Garden equipment and outdoor furniture that you do not need during winter can be placed in an external storage unit or another suitable space. Items that you regularly use can be organised more efficiently.

Store your summer tyres on a tyre rack

When storing summer tyres at home, it is important to choose a practical system that does not take up too much space. Simply stacking tyres on top of each other is not always a good idea. The weight can cause the tyres to become deformed and may damage both the tyres and the wheel rims.

A tyre rack or wheel stand is a useful, space-saving solution. These systems allow you to stack your wheels horizontally, with separators between each wheel. Each tyre rests on its own separator, preventing it from becoming distorted under the weight of the other tyres.

Some wheel stands also have wheels and a handle, making it easier to move your summer tyres without having to carry them. You can also use special tyre covers for additional protection.

2. Use a professional summer tyre storage service

Another suitable option is to keep your tyres in an affordable, professional tyre storage facility. Your tyres will be stored in dry, dark and well-ventilated conditions.

Professional summer tyre storage prevents your tyres from taking up valuable space at home, leaving more room for the belongings you use every day.

Have your tyres changed at home or on location

Do you not want to get your hands dirty or struggle with changing your summer tyres yourself? You can have them changed by a professional mechanic instead.

A small comparison shows that a wheel change combined with tyre storage at ALLSAFE is, on average, 26% cheaper than using a dealership or another garage. A tyre change on its own is approximately 3% more affordable.

For even more convenience, you can use mrBOX.com. mrBOX offers an innovative service in which a mechanic changes your tyres right outside your home. The service costs just €84.90, including summer tyre storage for one season. You can stay comfortably at home while the mechanic changes and stores your summer tyres.

What should you do with old tyres?

Tyres generally reach the end of their useful life after eight to ten years, even when they still look good or have not been used very often.

However, you may still be able to use your old tyres for a creative project in spring, so consider keeping them during winter. You could paint them in a bright colour and turn them into flowerpots or garden decorations.

You could also recreate a childhood favourite by turning an old tyre into a swing. Attach it securely to a strong rope and find a safe place to hang it in your garden. Visit our Pinterest page for even more creative ideas for reusing old tyres.

Do you have any useful tips or experience with storing summer tyres? Let us know in the comments below!