Winter Tire Storage Made Easy: Avoid The 3 Most Common Stowing Woes

According to the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC)’s 2022 “Winter Tire Report,” 70% of Canadians now use winter tires through the snowy months, which means that come spring, 70% of Canadians will need to think about winter tire storage.

Leaving it to the last minute can be quite costly, as improper winter tire storage is the leading cause of:

• Loss of winter tire coverage
• Premature winter tire tread wear
• Dry rot

Unfortunately, proper winter tire storage is often easier said than done. While it might seem as simple as finding space in your home, garage, or shed, there’s a lot more to it.

That said, it is possible to create manufacturer-approved winter tire storage conditions at home, but most people will find it easier, quicker, and more affordable to go pro at their local tire depot. Today’s post explains why.

Read on to learn a few ways we help Canadians overcome the most common “stowing woes,” or contact your local TIRECRAFT to get a free quote on pro storage solutions straight away.

Winter Tire Storage Made Easy: Avoid The Top-3 “Stowing Woes”

1.    Eliminate Space Constraints With Pro Winter Tire Storage

One of the major barriers to proper winter tire storage boils down to a simple lack of space. With no obvious spot to stow their tires, drivers are forced to choose: either move some other valuables outside, or store winter tires outdoors in tire bags and totes.

Neither option is ideal; if you wanted your stuff outside, it’d be there already, and outdoor tire storage comes with a host of problems, including potential humidity issues, degradation due to prolonged sun exposure, and the risk of theft.

Renting a locker at a local all-purpose storage facility can free up some space, but it won’t give you the best winter tire storage conditions. Renting some room at your local TIRECRAFT costs less than an all-purpose storage facility; it guarantees perfect compliance with the manufacturer’s storage recommendations; and the money you pay will earn you My TIRECRAFT Rewards points.

2.    Minimize Winter Tire Storage Costs With Pro Solutions

You might think DIY winter tire storage is the cheaper option, but that’s rarely the case. In order to meet the manufacturer’s storage recommendations, you’ll need to invest in:

• Humidity control solutions, including the price of hygrometers, desiccants, or A/C operating costs, to keep the relative humidity between 50-60%
• Temperature control solutions, including insulation materials, heating/AC, and thermometers, to keep your storage area below 20°C and prevent cold-weather compounds from deteriorating
• Storage solutions, such as racks/hooks for tires mounted on rims
• Light control solutions, such as blinds or curtains

Instead of spending this money on DIY storage and climate control solutions, you could pay a fraction of the cost to go pro, free up space in your home, and collect My TIRECRAFT Rewards for future savings.

3.    Eliminate Time Sinks Surrounding Winter Tire Storage

Winter tire storage takes time to do right, and it also goes hand-in-hand with seasonal tire chores like changeovers, mounting, installation, rotations, and inspections. By going pro with your local TIRECRAFT, you not only eliminate the start-up time sink; you also get one-stop access to every tire service you could ask for, making it possible to cross off your entire to-do list with a single appointment.

Simplify Your Winter Tire Storage: Go Pro With TIRECRAFT

If you’re looking to save time, save money, and bank loyalty rewards, all while protecting your winter tire investment through the off-season, you’ve come to the right place.

Since 1990, TIRECRAFT has been trimming tire to-do lists with one-stop winter tire storage and service solutions, giving drivers the option to take care of their seasonal stowing, mounting, rotation, and installation needs under one roof, and we can do the same for you.

To get in touch with one of the 300+ TIRECRAFT winter tire storage experts across the country, fill out our online contact form.

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