subject: How To Store And Install Winter Tires? [print this page] Using winter tires is a common trendUsing winter tires is a common trend. The people who are using these tires should learn about the installation and storing of these tires. In off season you will be needed to store these tires in a safer place. What type of safer place is required for these tires? These tires should be stored in a dry and humidity free store. If you store these tires in humid conditions then the tires will start decaying. As you know the humidity promotes the process of decaying the materials of any type so there are observations that decaying of tire materials also start in this situation. Because of this reason you have been suggested to store the snow tires in dry and humidity free conditions.
To avoid external damage it is important to have tire covers. Tire covers are easily available in the markets. You can buy these covers from the auto spare parts stores. These covers are not expensive but investment will seem a trouble. Most of the people don't buy these tire covers because of no return of investment. However, it is not a good thinking because tire covers protect the tires from external damages while in stores. If you are ready to buy the tire covers then check the size of tires. Bring this size to a local dealer who has complete material related to storing the winter tires. Don't place the tires on the floor. If the floor of your store is cemented then you can use papers or newspapers to spread on the floor to avoid the humidity. However, if it is not cemented then you are suggested to place wood or steel under the tires. Don't forget to pack the tires in tire covers and then in newspapers as well. Garages and basements are ideal places to store these tires.
Do you want to install these tires at home? If you are looking to install the winter tires at home then you should bring the necessary tools. Tools required for installation of tires are mostly provided by the companies with the vehicles. You will not be required to purchase these tools from the markets but if you don't have these tools then visit the auto markets to buy the tools. Before you visit the markets you should read car manual. In this manual you have to read the information related to installation of tires.
Bring the vehicle out of garage. Remove dust from the winter tires and check the sides. Get the lug wrench and jack because these tools will be used for the installation of these tires. Follow the suggestions and instructions given in the manual. There will be step by step guides for the installation. Put the caps of tires on the points and tighten them by using a wrench. After tightening confirm the installation once again because it is the last step. However, before driving the cars it is important to see all the parts are on the position and in perfect order.
