Before putting the set into bags
Record previous wheel positions and any pressure loss, vibration, damage or uneven wear. Position labels preserve useful history. They are not an automatic instruction to rotate the set next time; suitable positions depend on the car, sizes and tyre design.
Pirelli recommends gentle cleaning without petrol, oils or solvents. Continental specifies that the set should be dry before bagging. An arbitrary shine treatment is unnecessary. Discuss visible damage with the tyre workshop before reuse rather than concealing it in packaging.
Loose tyres versus complete wheels
Store unmounted tyres standing side by side, without hanging them by the bead. For tyres mounted on rims, Continental describes side-stacking in a stable arrangement or hanging on an appropriate rack. Avoid a method that distorts the rubber or risks a heavy assembly falling.
Follow the rack’s instructions and load rating, secure it against tipping and handle wheels without risking dropping them. Do not take a universal storage pressure from an online tip: check the instructions for the particular assembly. Before fitting, pressure needs checking for the vehicle and intended load.
Choose a suitable storage space
Choose a dry, cool indoor area protected from direct sunlight, heat sources and chemicals. Continental also warns about ozone from equipment using certain electric motors. An off-season set outdoors under a sheet does not have the same protection as a suitable indoor environment.
Consider safe access when the set needs moving again. A bag does not replace suitable surroundings or justify enclosing wet tyres. This guide is not an offer of storage at Autoservis 1; that service is not confirmed here.
What storage cannot repair
If a tyre lost pressure before removal, months off the car will not repair it. A bulge, cracks or uneven wear do not disappear either. Report those issues when arranging the next fitting, rather than discovering a known concern when departure is imminent.
Tyres age while out of use too. Record readable identification and manufacture dates, but do not decide suitability from DOT or tread depth alone. Our separate age guide explains the wider assessment. Recommended storage is not a guarantee of remaining service life.
Prepare the next fitting enquiry
Give the vehicle, tyre size and whether you will bring loose tyres or complete wheels. These are different service requests. Describe known concerns and ask about assessment, set suitability and any tyre-pressure-monitoring requirements. A wheel swap does not itself resolve every TPMS warning.
The quote should match the actual operation in the current price list and other agreed work. Inspection, fitting and resolving a known leak are not automatically one item. Prepare the set for safe transport and confirm the appointment beforehand.
Details for your enquiry
- Loose tyres or complete wheels, their number and size.
- Position labels, known pressure loss, previous vibration or damage.
- How and where the set has been stored.
- Vehicle details and the intended fitting and assessment scope.
Use existing observations. Email relevant photographs or reports; the form does not accept attachments. Do not collect records while driving.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hang loose tyres on hooks?
Do not hang unmounted tyres by the bead. Upright storage is recommended; do not automatically apply racks or stacking methods intended for complete wheels.
Is a cover outdoors enough?
A cover alone does not provide suitable conditions. Find a dry space protected from sunlight, heat and chemicals according to manufacturer guidance.
Does good storage mean the set is automatically safe?
No. Reassess condition, pressure, damage and suitability before use. Storage neither repairs a fault nor stops ageing.
Does Autoservis 1 offer tyre storage?
That service is not confirmed here. Fitting, wheel swaps and assessment of reported concerns can be discussed; arrange a storage location separately.
Agree the next step
Send Autoservis 1 the vehicle details and your request to agree the available scope, price and appointment. Find us at Unhošťská 92, Červený Újezd, near Unhošť, Hostivice, Kladno and Prague-West. An enquiry does not confirm a safe journey. The phone operates Mon–Fri 8:30–17:00; arrange urgent roadside help separately.
Discuss fitting and a set checkSources and vehicle instructions
Manufacturer references explain general principles; they do not diagnose your vehicle or confirm that every specialist operation is available here. Follow the actual vehicle and component instructions.