In a message dated 9/29/2005 12:53:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
gasket.works@gte.net writes:
When stored the tires ought to be deflated about 10psi and raised off the
ground if able.
The atmosphere, ambient temp, sunlight, ozone... will eventually harden them
and prevent the tire rubber from flexing properly resulting in delamination.
I say this from personal experience.
Recent tire industry publications also talk about nitrogen inflation has
helping prolong tire life. Might be a good thing for trailers.
kp
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