Track Tire "Offseason" Storage

Bshields22 · 11-21-2016, 07:38 PM

Hey guys,

I'm thinking of getting a set of rims and tires dedicated to the track. Anybody have some good articles or best practices on how to store the rims and tires while not in use? I will probably use the tires 4-5 times a year, Dec-May.

Thinking of getting a set of street tires for the track. Not quite ready for slicks. probably PSS, RE-11 or something similar.

Thanks!

Hotrodz · 11-21-2016, 07:59 PM

I run RE-11s for non track use and I bought a square set of Enkie NT03s 18 x 10.5 and wrapped them in r888 for track. Not sure if they will be worth storing after 7 to 10 track days lol!

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BGTV8 · 11-21-2016, 10:04 PM

Store in the dark (eg: wrap in black plastic or dark cloth ) and do not allow temps to drop below freezing nor exceed ~25-30 deg C

POS VETT · 11-22-2016, 07:02 AM

Buy cheap scrubs, use them for a season, and get another set for the next.

Is there actually an off season in Southern California?

Hotrodz · 11-22-2016, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS VETT

Buy cheap scrubs, use them for a season, and get another set for the next.

Is there actually an off season in Southern California?

LOL, It is way to hot to run June, July and August!

Bshields22 · 11-22-2016, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POS VETT

Buy cheap scrubs, use them for a season, and get another set for the next.

Is there actually an off season in Southern California?

LOL! I consider there to be a season. When the summer ambient temps get to about 100+ degrees and track asphalt temps are even hotter, you really think twice about putting your car through that environment. I'd say Dec-May stays around 60-80 which is perfect!

Hotrodz · 11-22-2016, 01:12 PM

Here is what I got for my rims and tires. You get them from Amazon.

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Bshields22 · 11-22-2016, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Here is what I got for my rims and tires. You get them from Amazon.

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Do you keep the tire on the rim inflated? How long is too long to store a tire? I went on tire rack and they have some suggestions. What else do you do besides putting the covers over them?

My fear is I will somehow store them improperly then when I get to the track my tires will blow or disintegrate...

gomer_110 · 11-22-2016, 02:28 PM

During the offseason (~Nov.-Apr. here) I bring my race tires inside and store them in my spare bedroom or an empty closet. In either case the tires stay out of the cold and generally don't see much if any light. I use the covers like in the previous post to keep any brake dust, etc. off the floor.

Some fellow racers in my area who also happen to work as engineers for a major tire manufacturer just keep their extra/spare race tires in their basements in a dark room where the temperature is "mild" (~60-70°F). If that's good enough for them then it should work for you.

Hotrodz · 11-22-2016, 02:30 PM

I plan on getting a wall mounted tire rack. I don't think it should really matter that much as they won't be sitting for more than three months at a time and there is no weight on them. I think the biggest thing is to keep them out of direct sunlight and temperature should not be a problem in our neck of the woods!

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Bshields22 · 11-22-2016, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gomer_110

During the offseason (~Nov.-Apr. here) I bring my race tires inside and store them in my spare bedroom or an empty closet. In either case the tires stay out of the cold and generally don't see much if any light. I use the covers like in the previous post to keep any brake dust, etc. off the floor.

Some fellow racers in my area who also happen to work as engineers for a major tire manufacturer just keep their extra/spare race tires in their basements in a dark room where the temperature is "mild" (~60-70°F). If that's good enough for them then it should work for you.

Great info! Do you deflate the tires or keep that at the same PSI they were on the car when you took them off?

Bshields22 · 11-22-2016, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I plan on getting a wall mounted tire rack. I don't think it should really matter that much as they won't be sitting for more than three months at a time and there is no weight on them. I think the biggest thing is to keep them out of direct sunlight and temperature should not be a problem in our neck of the woods!

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Agreed! Do you store them deflated or at the same PSI they were when you took them off the car?

Hotrodz · 11-22-2016, 06:58 PM

I keep air in them. My logic is if you deflate them they expand, contract more and you will probably lose your bead. Also you never deflate a spare tire and they go for ever before they are used.

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DEpointfive0 · 11-22-2016, 07:29 PM

I have 4 wall mounted racks. Some tires have air in them, some don't. I feel if you deflate them they'll unbead

Try to keep them cool and out of light. Shelf/total life on a tire is 5 years +/-

gomer_110 · 11-22-2016, 07:33 PM

Mine generally end up about 5 psi under what I normally run them at for racing.

11-21-2016, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bshields22 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2012 Black 370Z-R Rep Power: 698	Track Tire "Offseason" Storage Hey guys, I'm thinking of getting a set of rims and tires dedicated to the track. Anybody have some good articles or best practices on how to store the rims and tires while not in use? I will probably use the tires 4-5 times a year, Dec-May. Thinking of getting a set of street tires for the track. Not quite ready for slicks. probably PSS, RE-11 or something similar. Thanks! __________________ 308 rwhp \| 252 rwtq \| Fast Intentions CBE 18" Res \| Stillen Gen 3 CAI \| EcuTek Tune \| Stoptech Slotted Rotors and Sport Pads \| KW V3 Coilovers \| SPL Upper Control Arms & Lower Rear Arms \| Seibon CF TS Hood \| Vossen CVT \| SPC Toe bolts

11-21-2016, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	I run RE-11s for non track use and I bought a square set of Enkie NT03s 18 x 10.5 and wrapped them in r888 for track. Not sure if they will be worth storing after 7 to 10 track days lol! Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk jchammond likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

11-22-2016, 01:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Here is what I got for my rims and tires. You get them from Amazon. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk AntiVenom likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

11-22-2016, 02:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	During the offseason (~Nov.-Apr. here) I bring my race tires inside and store them in my spare bedroom or an empty closet. In either case the tires stay out of the cold and generally don't see much if any light. I use the covers like in the previous post to keep any brake dust, etc. off the floor. Some fellow racers in my area who also happen to work as engineers for a major tire manufacturer just keep their extra/spare race tires in their basements in a dark room where the temperature is "mild" (~60-70°F). If that's good enough for them then it should work for you. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

11-22-2016, 02:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	I plan on getting a wall mounted tire rack. I don't think it should really matter that much as they won't be sitting for more than three months at a time and there is no weight on them. I think the biggest thing is to keep them out of direct sunlight and temperature should not be a problem in our neck of the woods! Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

11-21-2016, 10:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,514 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 39973	Store in the dark (eg: wrap in black plastic or dark cloth ) and do not allow temps to drop below freezing nor exceed ~25-30 deg C

11-22-2016, 07:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
POS VETT Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 Drives: Z34\|C4LT4\|C6Z06\|V25 Rep Power: 3366	Buy cheap scrubs, use them for a season, and get another set for the next. Is there actually an off season in Southern California?

11-22-2016, 06:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	I keep air in them. My logic is if you deflate them they expand, contract more and you will probably lose your bead. Also you never deflate a spare tire and they go for ever before they are used. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

11-22-2016, 07:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	I have 4 wall mounted racks. Some tires have air in them, some don't. I feel if you deflate them they'll unbead Try to keep them cool and out of light. Shelf/total life on a tire is 5 years +/- __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

11-22-2016, 07:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Mine generally end up about 5 psi under what I normally run them at for racing. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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