preserving tires.. - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

311-420 · 05-24-2010, 06:55 PM

what steps do i need to take to keep my bfg drags from dry rotting while they sit mounted on my afs dd in the attic? is there anything i can do? i just went up and let all but a few psi out of them..dont know if being flat will help or not but i did it..

Lonestar7 · 05-24-2010, 07:16 PM

Some good tire dressing will help. I use to coat tires then put them in plastic bags for storage.

rich1 · 05-24-2010, 07:44 PM

Dont store them in the attic ...unless climate controlled ,too hot....will dry out.

311-420 · 05-25-2010, 01:44 PM

ok...tire dressing..plastic bags..not in a hot place...

gokstate74 · 05-25-2010, 03:36 PM

I looked into this myself at one point. I actually don't think it's possible, they will eventually dry out, maybe crack. I'm doing the same with the original tires, but in 25-30 years (if anyone cares if I have the original goodyears), they'd be more for show, not go.

2k4mach · 05-25-2010, 03:46 PM

in the texas summer heat theres not really much you can do short of keeping them in your house lol.

Big Ron · 05-25-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 2k4mach

in the texas summer heat theres not really much you can do sort of keeping them in your house lol.

.....just make a coffee table!

SparksMach1 · 05-26-2010, 10:57 AM

you could fill them with nitrogen...? google never lies and google says that the moisture contained in oxygen (which isn't present in Nitrogen) will speed up the deterioration of the rubber on your tires from the inside out.

311-420 · 05-26-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 2k4mach

in the texas summer heat theres not really much you can do short of keeping them in your house lol.

I'm gonna make some room in my closet, actually.

311-420 · 05-26-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SparksMach1

you could fill them with nitrogen...? google never lies and google says that the moisture contained in oxygen (which isn't present in Nitrogen) will speed up the deterioration of the rubber on your tires from the inside out.

Interesting...

311-420 · 05-26-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Ron

.....just make a coffee table!

I've thought about it. Would be cool.

MachGirl04 · 05-26-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 311-420

I've thought about it. Would be cool.

A couple of ideas. I have 4 rims with tires (stock) in my garage, they're in breathable tire bags, but I'd bring them in the house and design something if I had more space in my Stang room.

2k4mach · 05-26-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 311-420

I'm gonna make some room in my closet, actually.

good idea. i left my 2wk old tires out in the garage since last feb. when the car left and i was gonna put them on the DD mach a couple weeks ago. all 4 completely dry rotted. ****ing pisses me off. cant wait to see what kind of shape my car will be in after sitting for what 15 months

311-420 · 05-27-2010, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 2k4mach

good idea. i left my 2wk old tires out in the garage since last feb. when the car left and i was gonna put them on the DD mach a couple weeks ago. all 4 completely dry rotted. ****ing pisses me off. cant wait to see what kind of shape my car will be in after sitting for what 15 months

Ouch!

I need to get a move on it this weekend. It's starting to get friggin hot again...I hate the heat here in summer..

311-420 · 05-29-2010, 03:06 PM

Ok. Got the wheels and tires in the closet now. I applied tire wet to the usual areas and let most of the air out. I hope this works...these DR's are only 1800 easy street miles old. Time will tell.

Anyone else have a recommendation?

Mudd92 · 05-30-2010, 04:48 PM

I wish my tires lasted long enough to dryrot..

BIG4CAM · 05-30-2010, 04:57 PM

Armor All or A good tire dressing and then in a trash bag. Attic is gonna be too hot in the summer and no mater what you do they will dry out. Always retreat the tires with armor all or dressing as it seeps into the tires. Once you are using them again was them off and do a good burn out to get rid of the excess protectant as this will def make them slick as hell and may not stick at the track.

GaPonyFarm · 05-30-2010, 06:51 PM

If they're mounted on wheels, just put them on the car and drive them around a little every few months... This helps the rubber stay pliable. When you store them, remove the valve stems and let the moisture escape. If you really want to keep the tires for a long time, remove them from the wheels, put them in a good airtight bag and put some desiccant packs in with them. Its probably best not to use Armor All or other protectant on them. Its designed to protect against the outside elements (rain, snow, mud, salt) more for appearance. Those same properties that make it great for making them look good, can work against the rubber while in storage.

Storing tires inside is a bad idea. It won't be long before your family starts complaining about the rubber smell permeating the house... even through plastic bags.

03BumbleBee · 05-30-2010, 11:24 PM

If you keep the tires on the rims, do inflate with nitrogen it is a noble gas and will preserve the inside of the tires. Then find some large and thick plastic bag containers and put the tires in those. Then fill those containers with nitrogen and seal the best you can, this will preserve the outside of the tires.

R-code17815 · 05-30-2010, 11:50 PM

Basement?

NUMACHI · 06-04-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 311-420

what steps do i need to take to keep my bfg drags from dry rotting while they sit mounted on my afs dd in the attic? is there anything i can do? i just went up and let all but a few psi out of them..dont know if being flat will help or not but i did it..

What kind of time period are we talking about for storage? Why are you storing them in the first place? If you are not using those rims now un-mount the tires and sell the tires. Any tire you store for a long period of time ( I am talking years) will not be any good to use anyway....

I guess I just don't understand.

311-420 · 06-06-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NUMACHI

What kind of time period are we talking about for storage? Why are you storing them in the first place? If you are not using those rims now un-mount the tires and sell the tires. Any tire you store for a long period of time ( I am talking years) will not be any good to use anyway....

I guess I just don't understand.

The length of storage hasn't been determined. I'm storing them for several reasons.
1: nobody wants to do a dig against a guy with 315 drag radials, and it's only a street car so track use is out of the picture
2: they throw rocks like nobody business
3: they lower mpg
4: they handle like doo doo
5: wider wheels/tires make for a harsher ride
6: I didn't like the attention they brought from idiots on the street

Bwahl602 · 06-07-2010, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 311-420

The length of storage hasn't been determined. I'm storing them for several reasons.
1: nobody wants to do a dig against a guy with 315 drag radials, and it's only a street car so track use is out of the picture
2: they throw rocks like nobody business
3: they lower mpg
4: they handle like doo doo
5: wider wheels/tires make for a harsher ride
6: I didn't like the attention they brought from idiots on the street

dude then sell them... sell them now..get new ones if u wanna go back

if youve got a tire that hooks up thats in the 275 range, then why run 315s... its all about traction... use the smallest tire possible...

good luck... but from what your stating for reasons, sell them

311-420 · 06-07-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwahl602

dude then sell them... sell them now..get new ones if u wanna go back

if youve got a tire that hooks up thats in the 275 range, then why run 315s... its all about traction... use the smallest tire possible...

good luck... but from what your stating for reasons, sell them

Want them?

05-24-2010, 06:55 PM	#1
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	preserving tires.. what steps do i need to take to keep my bfg drags from dry rotting while they sit mounted on my afs dd in the attic? is there anything i can do? i just went up and let all but a few psi out of them..dont know if being flat will help or not but i did it.. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

05-24-2010, 07:16 PM	#2
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05-24-2010, 07:44 PM	#3
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05-25-2010, 01:44 PM	#4
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: preserving tires.. ok...tire dressing..plastic bags..not in a hot place... __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

05-25-2010, 03:36 PM	#5
gokstate74 United We Stang Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 546	Re: preserving tires.. I looked into this myself at one point. I actually don't think it's possible, they will eventually dry out, maybe crack. I'm doing the same with the original tires, but in 25-30 years (if anyone cares if I have the original goodyears), they'd be more for show, not go.

05-25-2010, 03:46 PM	#6
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05-26-2010, 10:57 AM	#8
SparksMach1 Shitin 'n Gitin Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 1,416	Re: preserving tires.. you could fill them with nitrogen...? google never lies and google says that the moisture contained in oxygen (which isn't present in Nitrogen) will speed up the deterioration of the rubber on your tires from the inside out. __________________ 2003 AB Mach -- 442/435 @ the rear ALL MOTOR -Race Gas FRPP BOSS 5.0 block, 10.6:1 compression, Manley H-Beams; Diamond flat-top pistons, P&P heads W/ 5-angle valve job & ARP Head studs, PP upper/lower intake, Comp Stage 2 N/A cams, FR500 springs, valves, and followers, Tube K with coilovers and Bilsteins, Kooks, Stingers, 2.97 T-56 Magnum, 31 Spline Superior axles & Auburn-pro dif, built battle boxes, KB BAP w/ 39lb injectors, and 4:10's.

05-29-2010, 03:06 PM	#15
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: preserving tires.. Ok. Got the wheels and tires in the closet now. I applied tire wet to the usual areas and let most of the air out. I hope this works...these DR's are only 1800 easy street miles old. Time will tell. Anyone else have a recommendation? __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

05-30-2010, 04:48 PM	#16
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05-30-2010, 04:57 PM	#17
BIG4CAM Finally Bought One Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Returning Pop Bottles Posts: 476	Re: preserving tires.. Armor All or A good tire dressing and then in a trash bag. Attic is gonna be too hot in the summer and no mater what you do they will dry out. Always retreat the tires with armor all or dressing as it seeps into the tires. Once you are using them again was them off and do a good burn out to get rid of the excess protectant as this will def make them slick as hell and may not stick at the track. __________________ 2003 Mach 1 32v DOHC Tremec TKO 600 Mods: Roy's Intake, 98 cams, LT's with 3 inch x pipe and spintechs, 4.56 gears Best ET: 12.157@112.8 1.627 60ft Best ET street tire: 12.89@110 1997 Mustang GT 4r70w 232rwhp/287tq 2001 P.I. motor swap The slug Cruiser's best ET 13.89@98.7 1994 Lightning w276k miles 89gt camshaft w/hughes 2400k convertor 14.58@ 91mph 2.0560ft Rusty but Trusty, still getting down and dirty on the street

05-30-2010, 06:51 PM	#18
GaPonyFarm Loose Nut Behind Wheel Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Columbus, Georgia Posts: 2,259	Re: preserving tires.. If they're mounted on wheels, just put them on the car and drive them around a little every few months... This helps the rubber stay pliable. When you store them, remove the valve stems and let the moisture escape. If you really want to keep the tires for a long time, remove them from the wheels, put them in a good airtight bag and put some desiccant packs in with them. Its probably best not to use Armor All or other protectant on them. Its designed to protect against the outside elements (rain, snow, mud, salt) more for appearance. Those same properties that make it great for making them look good, can work against the rubber while in storage. Storing tires inside is a bad idea. It won't be long before your family starts complaining about the rubber smell permeating the house... even through plastic bags. __________________ Pat Ford - Columbus, Georgia 2003 Mach - Azure Blue - Auto _________________________________________________ Just a few Bolt-On Mods... Some more bolty than others.

05-30-2010, 11:24 PM	#19
03BumbleBee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SunRiver Ca. Posts: 3,293	Re: preserving tires.. If you keep the tires on the rims, do inflate with nitrogen it is a noble gas and will preserve the inside of the tires. Then find some large and thick plastic bag containers and put the tires in those. Then fill those containers with nitrogen and seal the best you can, this will preserve the outside of the tires. __________________ If we were all ugly, then we would all be good looking! Welcome to the Mach 1 Cafe! "Today's Special..Smoked Honda" Finally a member of 10,000 mile club!

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