Tire storage: keeping your summer tires safe through a Quebec winter
ByThe Cyber Performance team604 viewsNo commentsPublished on August 11, 2026
A tire ages as much in a damp garage as on the road: here is how to keep it supple and safe until spring.
Clean, store, forget until April
Before storage, wash the tires with water and mild soap to remove salt and brake dust, then let them dry completely. Do not apply a solvent based shine; a water based protectant is fine once the tire is clean.
Tires mounted on wheels are stacked flat or hung by the rim; loose tires stand upright and get a quarter turn each month. Either way, pick a dry, cool spot without direct sun and away from electric motors and furnaces, whose ozone cracks rubber.
Seasonal storage at the shop solves the space and transport problem: the tires are tagged, photographed and measured at drop off, then remounted at the next appointment. For a set of four tires, the service costs less than one month of a storage locker.
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