Tire Repair: Keep Those Tires in the Round!
It is the middle of summer and your snow tires are just sitting in a corner of your garage, or possibly just outside covered with a tarp. However, in order to keep your extra sets of seasonal tires in good shape and ready for the next season, proper storage is important. Before "putting them on the shelf," make sure you have taken care of any tire repair that may be needed and inspect for uneven tread wear.
So that your tires will last longer and save you money in unnecessary tire repair, follow the guidelines below.
- Store them indoors in a clean, cool and dark location and away from sources of heat, such as hot pipes or electric generators.
- If you have to store your tires outdoors, raise them off the ground and use water-proof covering with holes to prevent moisture build-up.
- Be sure the garage (or shed) floor is free from grease, gasoline or other substances that could deteriorate the rubber.
- If storing a vehicle with the tires still on, use blocks to remove the load off of the tires and maintain the correct air pressure.
- For tires with white sidewalls or lettering, face the whitewall or lettering together to avoid getting black rubber stains on the white.
When it's time to change out your tires for winter, schedule a tire repair to ensure the air pressure and tread is adequate for winter driving. Of course, be sure to follow the same guidelines above for taking care of the set you're taking off. You will be glad you took the extra time to take care of your tires!
Need a premium tire repair? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Rum River Automotive by calling (763) 389-3811, or go online at https://www.rumriverauto.com/ for more information about automotive service and vehicle detailing. Since 1997, our auto repair shop has served vehicle owners in Princeton, MN and in the surrounding areas of Milaca, MN, and Zimmerman, MN.
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It is the middle of summer and your snow tires are just sitting in a corner of your garage, or possibly just outside covered with a tarp. However, in order to keep your extra sets of seasonal tires in good shape and ready for the next season, proper storage is important. Before "putting them on the shelf," make sure you have taken care of any tire repair that may be needed and inspect for uneven tread wear.
So that your tires will last longer and save you money in unnecessary tire repair, follow the guidelines below.
- Store them indoors in a clean, cool and dark location and away from sources of heat, such as hot pipes or electric generators.
- If you have to store your tires outdoors, raise them off the ground and use water-proof covering with holes to prevent moisture build-up.
- Be sure the garage (or shed) floor is free from grease, gasoline or other substances that could deteriorate the rubber.
- If storing a vehicle with the tires still on, use blocks to remove the load off of the tires and maintain the correct air pressure.
- For tires with white sidewalls or lettering, face the whitewall or lettering together to avoid getting black rubber stains on the white.
When it's time to change out your tires for winter, schedule a tire repair to ensure the air pressure and tread is adequate for winter driving. Of course, be sure to follow the same guidelines above for taking care of the set you're taking off. You will be glad you took the extra time to take care of your tires!
Need a premium tire repair? Contact our ASE Certified Technicians at Rum River Automotive by calling (763) 389-3811, or go online at https://www.rumriverauto.com/ for more information about automotive service and vehicle detailing. Since 1997, our auto repair shop has served vehicle owners in Princeton, MN and in the surrounding areas of Milaca, MN, and Zimmerman, MN.
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