winter storage question about my tires???

[94ss68c10]

Ok so I either store my camaro in a 2 car garage non heated or a pole barn thats not heated. my question is, I have nitto nt555 street tires (extreme summer performance blah blah blah). Will the cold ruin the rubber compound even if they are out of the elements? I'd rather store the rims inside but unless I throw it on jackstands I dont have anyother options. Just dont wanna ruin my tires.

[OIF1VET]

I just put carpet or plywood under the tires when I park mine.. I've heard the concrete will suck moisture out of the tires if sitting an extended period of time... I don't know if it's true or not.. But that's what I do.. oh and my garage is unheated also.. Never any issues..

[jetice]

As far as I know, it is not the cold that kills tires. It is the concrete that sucks the oils and moisture out of the tires that shortens their life spans.

edit: he beat me to it

[farmington]

but 4 of the cheapie harbor freight dollies. They will get the tires up off of the concrete, they are curved on the bottom so no flat spotting, and it allows you to push your car close to the garage wall so it will be out of the way.

[WMCCjames]

Just put it up on 4 jackstands.

[94ss68c10]

Thanks for the replies !! I will check into the dollies, if not I will throw some wood under them.

[2002Z4CSS]

I add a bit more air in mine so they don't flat spot from sitting.

[94ss68c10]

I add a bit more air in mine so they don't flat spot from sitting.

yup, I plan on around 40psi.

[2002Z4CSS]

yup, I plan on around 40psi.

That worked well for me for years. The problem with having the car on jack stands is that in case of a fire, you would not be able to possibly get your car out quickly.

[Darren]

My car has been up on jackstands for a month now, I guess I am good! Plus the wheels have been off, lol. If the garage catches fire I hope it burns down! Insurance is a wonderful thing!

[SSTODD]

Mine has sat on the original Goodyear tires for 12 years now without any issues yet in my unheated garage. Just a battery tender!

[94ss68c10]

so should I pull the battery? I dont have a battery tender, are they fairly cheap?

[1bad83ta]

so should I pull the battery? I dont have a battery tender, are they fairly cheap?

Yes. $43 amazon.com

Get one and never look back. I have two and I use them on everything. Car/mower in the winter, and sleds in the summer.

[sman]

I use one of the harbor freight ones on everything, boat, tractor, cars, and the jeep. I think I got them on sale for like 10 bucks. Never failed me, everything has started right up in the spring.

[Derek]

Mine sits in an unheated barn all year on concrete.. Just keep the mice away with some bounce sheets, hook up a battery tender, and don't bother messing with jackstands.. I've done this on both of my firebirds and my tires have been jussst fine.