Wheel/Tyre Storage Requirements

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Tyre fitted to wheel
Do not store upright...

NOTE: If storing the wheels upright cannot be avoided, the inflation pressure must be increased to 3.5 bar.

Fig 1: Use Care When Storing Wheel/Tyre Storage In Upright Position (Tyre Fitted To Wheel)
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... but rather hang...

Fig 2: Preferred: Store Tires In Hanging Position (Tyre Fitted To Wheel)
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... or stack.

NOTE: Never store tires on the ground.
Use a wooden palette or similar.

Fig 3: Storing Tires In Stacked Position (Tyre Fitted To Wheel)
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Tires Not Fitted

Do not stack...

Fig 4: DO NOT Store Wheel/Tyre In Staked Position (Tires Not Fitted)

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... do not hang...

Fig 5: DO NOT Store Wheel/Tyre In Hanging Position (Tires Not Fitted)

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... but rather store them upright and turn them every 4 weeks.

NOTE: Never store tires on the ground.
Use commercially available shelves.

Fig 6: Preferred: Store Tires In Staked Position (Tires Not Fitted)

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