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Re: Tire storage

To: <TEBogaard@aol.com>, <autox@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Tire storage
From: "Phil Ethier" <pethier@isd.net>
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 1999 11:46:26 -0500
I stack them up on their sides.  Each is in its own opaque plastic bag.

Phil Ethier    Saint Paul  Minnesota  USA
Lotus Europa, VW Quantum Syncro, Chev Suburban
LOON, TCVWC, MAC
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-----Original Message-----
From: TEBogaard@aol.com <TEBogaard@aol.com>
To: autox@autox.team.net <autox@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, June 19, 1999 10:55 AM
Subject: Tire storage


> I've read that your not supposed to store your race tires in the heat or
>> next to an electric motor (that makes no sense to me).
>The ozone generated by "non poluting" electric motors attacks the rubber in
>the tire creating small cracks.  Same effect as leaving a tire out in the
sun
>for extended period of time (years).  Best storage without demounting them
>would be to lay them on their side in a cool dark place..  Just make sure
>they don't come into contact with any petroleum  products.
>Tom



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