Monza Shadow Wheels

[IANB]

I have siting in my garage a brand new set of 18" monza shadow wheels with Dunlop tyres - What is the storage life of the tyres???

[mac7]

Many variables involved with this one - temperature, sunlight, whether they're still on the wheels, stacked or upright, typre pressure, whether they are new or used, etc. If you are just storing over the winter then I wouldn't worry too much. Look here for guidance:

http://www.michelin.co.uk/michelinuk/en/car-4x4-van/storing-tyres-winter/20070319171415.html

Rubber deteriorates with time through exposure to UV sunlight and ozone, oxidation, etc and over long periods tyres will harden and can become distorted by the weight of the wheels etc. There's a bit of info here:

http://www.toyojapan.com/tires/pdf/TTT_07.pdf

I remember reading about a 6 year regulated blanket maximum on shelf life for new tyres in the US. However, I don't know whether the EU has enforced legislation. Store them right and they'll be fine for a couple of years.

I store my summer or winter tyres bolted to a frame so they are upright and unloaded and covered up. But I don't think I've ever had a set of tyres for longer than 4 or 5 years.

[IANB]

Thanks for the information and time spent.

[evo1986]

You selling the monza shadows?

[IANB]

Yes I am I have one person interested but not finalised, we had agreed £1200. Wheels have not been used by me as they were removed at the VW garage before collection of the car from new. Tyres are Dunlops (some people say they are good some not so keen on the forum).