Several ways to properly store tires with and without rims on the balcony
Storing removed tires in a city apartment is almost always very difficult due to limited free space.
The solution to the problem is to use the balcony. If properly organized, this territory can be used for storage.
But this method has its own characteristics and implementation limitations. We will tell you further about how to properly store tires (summer tires in winter, winter tires in summer) on the balcony.
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Is it possible?
When choosing a place to store car wheels, you should take into account not only the need to allocate sufficient free space, but also the requirement to create proper conditions in it.
Important conditions for storing “car shoes” is maintaining the temperature regime, humidity level and external influences (solar radiation, physical contact with various objects, etc.). A balcony with glazing can be considered an acceptable storage option.
Open spaces, including hanging tires from the outside of the loggia, are not suitable, since placing rubber in the open air contributes to its rapid aging.
Optimal conditions that you should try to organize on the balcony, the following:
- air temperature – from -30 to +35? C;
- protection from direct exposure to sunlight;
- protection from moisture;
- no contact of tires with sharp objects;
- no compression.
The glazing must be warm; it is recommended to insulate the walls and ceiling using polystyrene foam, fiberglass or other materials. All landscaping work must take into account safety regulations.
The proximity of rubber to heating elements is unacceptable. The minimum distance between them and the wheels should be a meter or more. Otherwise, the material will dry out and may even crack, quickly losing elasticity and strength.
Tire moisture content is also important. Parameters from 50 to 80% are considered acceptable in the presence of good ventilation. Before storing for long-term storage, the tires themselves must be dry and washed.
It is advisable to organize the storage of wheels on the balcony so that they are located compactly, without taking up too much space.
Tire storage rules
The planned method of placing the removed rubber depends on the form in which it will be stored - on disks or without. After removing the wheels, you need to perform a number of manipulations:
- Make markings (indicate the location relative to the machine itself, for example, right rear, right front, etc.). This is necessary so that when reinstalling, they are positioned so that wear is as uniform as possible.
- Wash and clean, paying attention to the tread grooves.
- Dry.
- Inspect for damage and wear.
- Treat with special preservative compounds.
With disks
Tires on rims can be stored hanging or stacked on top of each other. It is convenient to use covers for long periods of use.They will not only serve to protect the tires, but will also help you quickly remove the wheels from the apartment using the handles.
Structures for hanging wheels must be installed taking into account the size of car tires and the reliability of the entire structure. The hanging itself is done by the rim. Location on the rib can cause deformation.
No disks
Without discs, it is advisable to keep the tires standing. You should not hang it in this form - there is a risk of deformation. Without rims, tires are best placed on the edge. If space is very limited, then you can design a rack and keep the tires in two rows so that the upper tires do not put pressure on the lower ones.
Wheel placement devices
Limited space available for tire storage requires the use of special devices. Their appearance depends on whether the wheel assembly or just rubber fits on the balcony.
Special designs are designed to solve the following problems:
- ensure compact placement;
- minimize the consequences of long-term storage of rubber;
- provide maximum protection from external influences.
Based on the listed tasks, The storage system must meet the following criteria:
- Functionality. If necessary, the ability to adjust and configure individual elements.
- When organizing racks and shelves, the diameter of the wheels is taken into account.
- The width of the tires should also be taken into account - whether they can fit in the allocated space.
- The permissible weight that the rubber storage structure can withstand.
Racks
A stand is a device that allows you to fold the wheels compactly.According to technical parameters, such racks can be stationary or mobile.
The purpose of the device is to ensure that the wheels are in order, and create conditions for good ventilation - most racks have restrictions that prevent the wheels from pressing on each other.
The types of rack designs may differ - perhaps horizontal or vertical.
Brackets
A bracket is a device that is attached to a wall and allows the wall surface to be used to its advantage. The guide usually goes at an angle so that the wheels that are hung do not slide off the fasteners spontaneously.
Brackets are standard, designed for weights up to 60 kg. You can also order devices from a workshop or, if possible, make them yourself.
Shelves
Shelves for wheels are adjustable and non-adjustable. Their design can be either simple or quite complex. When choosing an option for your balcony, you should pay attention to reliability, rigidity of connections and solidity.
Adjustable shelf options allow you to change the number of tires that can be mounted on them. The minimum weight that such a shelf must withstand is a full set of rubber based on the number of cars that the family has.
Option for hanging shelves - in the video:
Cabinets and shelving
Frame structures may include several tiers. They can accommodate four tires or even more. A spacious option with many wheels is suitable for families with several cars. The disadvantage of the design is its bulkiness and difficulty in implementing the project on the balcony.
Raised floor
For small balconies, a raised floor can be an alternative. The resulting cavities can be used to store wheels.
An example of the implementation of a raised floor is in the video:
Cases
The use of tire covers serves several purposes. Among the advantages:
- protection from external influences;
- organization of neat storage;
- convenience of marking from which place the wheel was removed (left rear, right rear, etc.);
- covers are easy to clean;
- it is possible to contain the mounting bolts along with the wheel in a separate pocket-type compartment;
- long service life of covers;
- Easy to carry thanks to the handles.
Preservation products
Before placing the wheels of your car on the balcony, you need to not only prepare the place and pre-treat the rubber itself.
Car owners use products with various compositions, but silicone-based products are more popular. They can have different release forms.
Top sellers include:
- LIQUI MOLY foam;
- CQuartz Perl Coat;
- VERYLUBE lubricant, etc.
The most convenient ones are those that make it possible to effortlessly cover the entire surface, easily penetrating the tread pattern.
Conclusion
Storing car wheels on the balcony is an acceptable placement option. With such an organization, it is important to comply with all requirements for the location of the wheels, if possible, use empty spaces.
