Now that winter is here, it’s time to consider changing your summer tires to winter tires. If your garage is full, your basement is a haven for your teenagers or its been converted to a man cave, Elite Self Storage in South Edmonton can help with your tire storage solution. There can be many benefits to storing your tires in a self storage unit and you want to make sure you store them properly.
Tires can be very expensive and you want to make sure they are safe when being stored. Using self storage units for your tires and wheels is a safe, secure, hassle free way to store your seasonal tires. With video surveillance and individual access code entry, you can rest easy knowing that your investment is safe and secure with Elite Self Storage.
At Elite Self Storage we have climate controlled storage spaces with consistent temperatures and unheated drive up storage. Very affordable storage solutions for storing your tires.
A storage unit frees up valuable space in your home and provides a safe, secure storage solution. Self Storage units will allow you to store your summer or winter tires as the seasons change. There is an increasing demand for seasonal tire storage in our area and condos, apartments and smaller homes often don’t offer enough storage options.
By storing your seasonal tires in a climate-controlled storage unit, like the ones at Elite Self Storage, you can be comforted knowing that your tires will be protected from the sun and UV rays, extending the life of your tires. A 5x5 unit size may be the perfect size unit for your tire storage needs!
Before storing your tires, it is important to have them clean of debris and other road hazards. We suggest using a mild dish soap/water combination and using a tire brush to scrub away any dirt and grime. Avoid abrasive cleaners that can damage your tires and ensure that they are completely dry before storing them in your storage unit. As well as cleaning your tires, it is good practice to check for cracks, tread level and deterioration of the rubber.
Along with sunlight, oxygen is a leading cause of tire deterioration. Packing your tires in plastic wrap and wrapping each tire individually will assist in prolonging the life of your tires. Some inexpensive wrap ideas include:
• Specialty tire storage bags
• Large black contractor bags
• Vacuum sealable plastic
• Tarps
When placing your tires in your storage unit, give them added protection by keeping them off the ground. Pallets are a good way of keeping your tires elevated. Rotating your tires every three months will aid in the prevention of deformities and other tire damage.
If your tires are not on rims you should never hang or stack them. Hanging unmounted tires can warp and damage them. Tires without rims should be stored on racks off of the floor.
For tires that are on rims, don't stack them with the sidewall up. Doing this will cause the weight of the rim to push down on the tread of the tire and possibly damage it.
Don't store your tires next to anything with a motor. Small amounts of ozone could be emitted that are potentially damaging to your tires.
Do not apply any kind of cleaning products or protectants to the tires as these can cause damage to the weathering agents and lead to cracking.
Climate controlled self storage is ideal for storing tires. Fluctuations in temperature and humidity can degrade and damage your tires. Protect your investment by upgrading to a climate-controlled storage unit.
When it is time to take your tires out of your storage unit, you will want to check them over first. If you are not familiar with dry rot or tire deterioration, take your tires to be looked at by a professional.
For peace of mind, store your tires at Elite Self Storage. Our storage facility in the Edmonton area offers the best protection for your belongings.
Call now to talk to one of our friendly customer service representatives for more information on our storage options 780-452-8242.
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