Carry race tires + storing sideways or straight up?

cossie1600 · 10-12-2013, 12:27 AM

I am looking to keep my trailer in storage along with some of my tools and the tires. Do you guys recommend laying the tires sideways or straight up for carrying and storing. I am thinking about laying them down and have them stack 2x2 on the trailer. It will use up a lot of space, but I don't think I have any choice. I will also put a piece of pressure treated wood under the tires. What do you guys think?

Read T · 10-18-2013, 11:33 AM

I'm not a tire expert, but I would imagine on their side would be better, or straight up but rotate them every once and a while. I normally keep mine on their side.

DR_ · 10-18-2013, 01:14 PM

I don't think it matters. Straight up on a rack is what the pro teams do but that is probably more due to accessibility. If you look at a warehouse like Tire Rack they leave them on their sides. I've always stored mine sideways, usually four high, in a closet. If you can bag them airtight that is even better.

Rusty · 10-18-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DR_

I don't think it matters. Straight up on a rack is what the pro teams do but that is probably more due to accessibility. If you look at a warehouse like Tire Rack they leave them on their sides. I've always stored mine sideways, usually four high, in a closet. If you can bag them airtight that is even better.

Vacuum sealed comes to mind.

Mike · 10-18-2013, 08:10 PM

In my garage, I stack them on their sides, 4 high.

On my trailer, I have to also stack them and strap them down, but I do two on one side of the trailer and 3 on the other (the 3rd is one of my stock Porsche Cayenne wheels, as it comes with an inflatable spare, and I don't want to use that if I am towing.)

10-12-2013, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	Carry race tires + storing sideways or straight up? I am looking to keep my trailer in storage along with some of my tools and the tires. Do you guys recommend laying the tires sideways or straight up for carrying and storing. I am thinking about laying them down and have them stack 2x2 on the trailer. It will use up a lot of space, but I don't think I have any choice. I will also put a piece of pressure treated wood under the tires. What do you guys think?

10-18-2013, 11:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Read T A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,046 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z BC 6M Rep Power: 18	I'm not a tire expert, but I would imagine on their side would be better, or straight up but rotate them every once and a while. I normally keep mine on their side. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z Black Cherry Sport Pkg - Daily Driver, , 1960 Morgan +4 fun car, 1986 BMW 325ES, 1998 M3 and 1996 Spec Miata - Race Cars SUPPORT TEAM WINSOME RACING - WRL, CHUMP, LEMONS

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Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	In my garage, I stack them on their sides, 4 high. On my trailer, I have to also stack them and strap them down, but I do two on one side of the trailer and 3 on the other (the 3rd is one of my stock Porsche Cayenne wheels, as it comes with an inflatable spare, and I don't want to use that if I am towing.) __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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10-18-2013, 01:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	I don't think it matters. Straight up on a rack is what the pro teams do but that is probably more due to accessibility. If you look at a warehouse like Tire Rack they leave them on their sides. I've always stored mine sideways, usually four high, in a closet. If you can bag them airtight that is even better.