Bottari Tyre Stand for wheel & tyre storage of winter/summer tyres

[f1fan]

Yesterday I managed to pick up a set of alloys and winter tyres for my GTi and plan to fit them later this month or beginning of next month when it gets colder.

I'll obviously need to store my summer tyres on the original alloys over the winter.  Having looked at lots of places including tyre manufacturers it appears the best solution is to wrap the tyres in the tyre bags/blankets (I have a set of the blue VW ones) and then hang them up.  I don't have a garage wall to hang them on so was trying to find a way to hang them in my shed.  

I came across the Bottari Tyre Stand from MicksGarage.com that looks perfect for my needs.  Has anyone used on and can comment on it?  My only concern is the 'arms' look really thin, will they take the weight of the Monzas?  I don't want it collapsing the in the shed and breaking the garden furniture stored in there!

Thanks

[RedRobin]

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If it helps you to know, each Monza 18 weighs 11kg (plus only a few grams) without tyres. But the weight will all act vertically downwards on that stand and not cantilevered which would potentially upset the balance.

That stand looks as if its stability will be a question of balance. But it looks fine in the video (showing small wheels!).

[rich83]

Just put the wheels/tyres in a stack and save yourself 25 quid! 

[f1fan]

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If it helps you to know, each Monza 18 weighs 11kg (plus only a few grams) without tyres. But the weight will all act vertically downwards on that stand and not cantilevered which would potentially upset the balance.

That stand looks as if its stability will be a question of balance. But it looks fine in the video (showing small wheels!).

I'm guessing my Monza 17's are not a dissimilar weight.  11kg isn't bad, I must have been feeling weak yesterday when I was carrying them through the house!

[f1fan]

Just put the wheels/tyres in a stack and save yourself 25 quid! 

Companies like Continental say you can stack the but you should move/rotate them every 4 weeks and I dont want to be doing that!

[MC71]

Just put the wheels/tyres in a stack and save yourself 25 quid! 

Usually works!

Why the need for hanging them, always stacked mine.

 

[RedRobin]

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It's obviously ok to stack the alloys but apparently it's the tyres which need occasional turning.

[MC71]

^^^^ didn't know that! Whats the reasoning behind that? Have learnt something today. 

[stealthwolf]

+1. Stack them but rotate the tyres in the stack so they're all evenly compressed.

[RedRobin]

^^^^ didn't know that! Whats the reasoning behind that? Have learnt something today. 

....As Jaz says, compression occurs over time. Rubber being an elastic substance which detiorates over time. Hence the need for new suspension bushes 

Ta for the Thank You 

[f1fan]

So I guess as I plan to store them for 5-6 months hanging them would be better. 

I'm just surprised that the really thin peg arms on that stand can take the weight, but I messaged the company and they say they can so maybe I'll give it a try.

[RedRobin]

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Check what the peg arms are made of and cover them if there is any risk of surface damage to your alloys. 

[andrewparker]

My winter wheels spend about 8 months of the year sat in the cellar. Never once had any issues.

[f1fan]

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Check what the peg arms are made of and cover them if there is any risk of surface damage to your alloys. 

That's a good point, the ends have rubber caps but I think I'd coat/wrap the entire arm to protect the alloy.

[monte]

I quite fancy the liftmaster version on eBay for under £25  

Holds up to 28" wheels  

Looks awesome to me.



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