Tire PSI for winter Storing
I have the Tracks, whats the highest I should go for PSI for winter storing?
I was thinking 40-45 PSI. Thoughts?
About to leave now for the gas station, so hurry with the responses, thanks,
, Jeopardy music is playing,
I was thinking 40-45 PSI. Thoughts?
About to leave now for the gas station, so hurry with the responses, thanks,
, Jeopardy music is playing,
Last edited by zand02max; Oct 21, 2004 at 06:42 PM.
Found an article on Google
In a perfect world, the wheels should be removed from the car and stored (see the next article). If possible, the suspension of the car should remain compressed to avoid the onset of rust on the shock absorber piston rods.
Should it be impossible for you to store the car without its tires, inflate them to 35 PSI (2.4 bar) or 40 PSI (2.75 bar), depending on the maximum pressure on the sidewall. Ideally, during the storage period, move the car for a few centimeters once a month or, if the tires are high performance tires, every two weeks to avoid the formation of flat spots.
If your tires are stored mounted on wheels, keep them inflated to a pressure of 15 PSI (1 bar).
Ideally, do not store them in an upright position, but stack them laying flat on their side. If this is impossible, leave them upright and rotate them about once a month to prevent the formation of a flat spot.
Protect them with plastic bags thick or dark enough to protect the tires from ambient light.
Avoid extreme temperatures and humidity. Above all, refrain from storing them outside, where they will likely be subjected to temperature swings and high humidity.
Do not leave them on a moist or greasy floor; isolate them with a wooden plank.
Keep them at least two meters away from electric motors and radiators. These devices generate ozone which oxidizes tire rubber and deteriorates the tires.
Should it be impossible for you to store the car without its tires, inflate them to 35 PSI (2.4 bar) or 40 PSI (2.75 bar), depending on the maximum pressure on the sidewall. Ideally, during the storage period, move the car for a few centimeters once a month or, if the tires are high performance tires, every two weeks to avoid the formation of flat spots.
If your tires are stored mounted on wheels, keep them inflated to a pressure of 15 PSI (1 bar).
Ideally, do not store them in an upright position, but stack them laying flat on their side. If this is impossible, leave them upright and rotate them about once a month to prevent the formation of a flat spot.
Protect them with plastic bags thick or dark enough to protect the tires from ambient light.
Avoid extreme temperatures and humidity. Above all, refrain from storing them outside, where they will likely be subjected to temperature swings and high humidity.
Do not leave them on a moist or greasy floor; isolate them with a wooden plank.
Keep them at least two meters away from electric motors and radiators. These devices generate ozone which oxidizes tire rubber and deteriorates the tires.
Thanks for the thorough answer.
BTW, I just got back, tires are inflated to 41 PSI. And they will be parked on carpet in my garage.
Tomorrow is the oil change, a wash, coat of Zaino, battery maintainer hookup, and then hybernation,
But I did save $321 by switching my car insurance to
Storage!
BTW, I just got back, tires are inflated to 41 PSI. And they will be parked on carpet in my garage.
Tomorrow is the oil change, a wash, coat of Zaino, battery maintainer hookup, and then hybernation,

But I did save $321 by switching my car insurance to
Storage!
Last edited by zand02max; Oct 21, 2004 at 07:19 PM.
Originally posted by Mike Wazowski
What about gas stabilizer?
What about gas stabilizer?
I have STABIL in my garage, but not sure if I want to try it. I normally reserve that for my lawnmower gas. Hmmmm.





