TIRE INFLATION FOR TRAILER STORAGE
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I currently have Goodyear Endurance tires on my trailer.
Per Goodyear: Storing Your Vehicle Without Removing the Tires
Ideally, a vehicle in storage should be placed on blocks to remove all weight from the tires. If the vehicle cannot be put on blocks, follow these steps for tire protection:
Completely unload the vehicle so that minimum weight will be placed on the tires
Inflate tires to recommended operating pressure plus 25%. Ensure that the rim manufacturer’s inflation capacity is not exceeded
Be sure the storage surface is firm, clean, well drained and reasonably level
Avoid moving the vehicle during extremely cold weather
Move the vehicle at least every three months to prevent ozone cracking in the tire bulge area, as well as “flat-spotting” from the prolonged strain of sidewall and tread deflection
Adjust inflation before putting the vehicle back into service
Per Goodyear: Storing Your Vehicle Without Removing the Tires
Ideally, a vehicle in storage should be placed on blocks to remove all weight from the tires. If the vehicle cannot be put on blocks, follow these steps for tire protection:
Completely unload the vehicle so that minimum weight will be placed on the tires
Inflate tires to recommended operating pressure plus 25%. Ensure that the rim manufacturer’s inflation capacity is not exceeded
Be sure the storage surface is firm, clean, well drained and reasonably level
Avoid moving the vehicle during extremely cold weather
Move the vehicle at least every three months to prevent ozone cracking in the tire bulge area, as well as “flat-spotting” from the prolonged strain of sidewall and tread deflection
Adjust inflation before putting the vehicle back into service
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Notes from experience:
A. Do not overinflate if you have aluminum rims, They often are not even rated for what you need for normal inflation on a load range D or E tire. Aluminum rims also may spit out the valve stems when overinflated.
B. If not on pavement, either block up or at least place a 2 X 6 or wider under the tires so they are not in the dirt. Parking in soft ground or in the weeds is not a good idea.
C. If present, after the bunks dry, put a tarp over them but do not wrap them.
D. Service the bearings when you park, not when you get it back out. You do not want water in hubs while in storage. What might just be a seal replacement early could be replace everything after sitting wet.
E. Check lights for signs of moisture. Fix now because they probably won't work if they are stored wet.
A. Do not overinflate if you have aluminum rims, They often are not even rated for what you need for normal inflation on a load range D or E tire. Aluminum rims also may spit out the valve stems when overinflated.
B. If not on pavement, either block up or at least place a 2 X 6 or wider under the tires so they are not in the dirt. Parking in soft ground or in the weeds is not a good idea.
C. If present, after the bunks dry, put a tarp over them but do not wrap them.
D. Service the bearings when you park, not when you get it back out. You do not want water in hubs while in storage. What might just be a seal replacement early could be replace everything after sitting wet.
E. Check lights for signs of moisture. Fix now because they probably won't work if they are stored wet.