The proper storage of tires ( NOT)

[darsben]

These are pictures of how a major tire distributor in Arizona stores his large MHome and 18 wheeler tires, they have been outside quite a while now maybe 6 months . You may get these from your retailer.

 

[Isaac-1]

But its a dry heat

 

[SpencerPJ]

But its a dry heat

Even worse

 

[Mr Lars]

Pomp’s? Southern Tire Mart?

 

[darsben]

I will not tell. Just want people to know that truth about some distributers

 

[Babe2201]

I would think they would at least put up an open shed to keep them out of the direct sun and whatever rain they might get. I think a lot would depend on how fast they turn their inventory around as well.

 

[darsben]

The point is that your dealer will Tell you how the distributor keeps them so nice that a year old tire is nothing to worry about. Know we know it ain't always true

 

[meierjn]

Thats not good! I wonder how many of them have a snake curled up inside where it's nice and warm?

 

[whiteva]

The snake should be large enough to wrap around the rim so the balance will be correct.

 

[darsben]

If it is a rattlesnake then the rattles will act as balance beads

 

[Babe2201]

If it is a rattlesnake then the rattles will act as balance beads

Maybe that is what they use as a selling point.

 

[Domo]

The point is that your dealer will Tell you how the distributor keeps them so nice that a year old tire is nothing to worry about. Know we know it ain't always true

As soon as you said, "The point is that your dealer" and didn't need to know anything more - let the buyer beware!

Thanks @darsben!

 

[Ray-IN]

That is really bad. The tire mfgrs should know about that situation.

 

[Fyrflie]

There is a Southern Tire Mart store near me that stores their inventory the same way.
But, how many RVs get new tires then drive right to the storage yard to be stored outdoors for months on end to only be driven once or twice a year.
None of it makes much sense to me.

 

[Ro and Joe]

WOW! That's just so so wrong. Geez.....

 

[Chef Duane]

Buy your tires at Sams where they are stored in 200,000 sq.ft. of air conditioned splendor!

 

[darsben]

Buy your tires at Sams where they are stored in 200,000 sq.ft. of air conditioned splendor!

But how are they stored at the distributor. My picture is of a distribution facility

 

[Chef Duane]

But how are they stored at the distributor. My picture is of a distribution facility

Sarcasm, dude. Sarcasm.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

A distributor or retail dealer may sell enough tires weekly that the storage method is irrelevant. After all, they don't want merchandise just sitting around either - it costs them too many extra $$. But sometimes their sales forecast goes wrong and they end up with tires sitting around for months rather than days, so the buyer still should exercise some care.

 

[ferfer]

But how are they stored at the distributor. My picture is of a distribution facility

Pictured store is not a distribution facility. This store is located in area ideal for selling & installing large trucks and motorhome tires, which the store inventory supports. This company also shares tires with other stores.