Tire cleaning
Avoid cleaning tires with steam whenever possible. If the nozzle of the steam jet is brought too close to the tire, its rubber layer is destroyed within a few seconds. Even with cold water. If a tire has been cleaned this way for any reason, it should be replaced. © A tire that has been in contact with oil or grease for a long time should also be replaced. This leads to local swelling, which later disappear. However, the load capacity of such a tire is reduced.
Tire storage
Tires should be stored in a cool dark and dry place. Do not allow them to come into contact with oil or grease.
Wheels should be stored horizontally or suspended by a disc in a garage or basement.
Before removing the wheel, it is necessary to pump it up by 0.3-0.5 bar.
Winter tires should be stored on their own rims, as remounting them is not economically feasible.
Tire break-in
New tires have a smooth surface. Therefore, they require a break-in. This also applies to the spare wheel. In progress (break-in as a result of initial wear, the surface of the tire becomes rough.
For the first 300 km, you need to be especially careful with new tires on wet roads.