Wheel / tire storage requirements

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Tire 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: Precaution For Tire Fitted To Wheel - Not Store Upright
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... but rather hang...

Fig 2: Precaution For Tire Fitted To Wheel - Hang
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... or stack.

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

Fig 3: Precaution For Tire Fitted To Wheel - Stack
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Tires not fitted
Do not stack...

Fig 4: Precaution For Tires Not Fitted - Do Not Stack
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... do not hang...

Fig 5: Precaution For Tires Not Fitted - Do Not Hang
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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: Precaution For Tires Not Fitted - Store Them Upright And Turn Them Every 4 Weeks
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