Anyone who doesn’t yet know the tyre hotel faces the same question twice a year: where do the unused tyres go after the seasonal tyre change? Anyone who switches between summer and winter tyres needs a suitable storage space twice a year.
The problem is that incorrect storage can significantly shorten the lifespan of tyres. Moisture, UV light or incorrect positioning accelerate material ageing and uneven wear.
Many vehicle owners therefore opt for a professional tyre hotel. However, storing tyres at home is also possible, provided a few important rules are followed. This article explains how to store your tyres correctly and when a tyre hotel is the more sensible solution.
How to Store Car Tyres Correctly
Proper storage significantly extends the lifespan of tyres. After every tyre change, it is therefore worth keeping a few basic points in mind.
The Right Storage Location
Tyres should always be stored cool, dry and dark. Temperatures between 5 and 15 degrees Celsius are ideal.
Direct sunlight or strong heat accelerates the ageing of the rubber. Moisture or chemicals can also damage the material.
Many people store tyres in the cellar, in the garage or even outdoors. Moisture, strong fluctuations in temperature or direct sunlight attack the material.
Clean Wheels Before Storage
Before storage, a thorough cleaning is recommended. Remove dirt, road salt and small stones from the tread.
Clean summer and winter tyres age more slowly and are easier to inspect before their next use.
After a tyre change, the wheels often end up in storage straight away. Without a check, damage such as cracks, embedded foreign objects or uneven wear goes unnoticed. A brief inspection before storage helps identify problems early.
The Correct Storage Position
Whether tyres are mounted on rims or not plays an important role in storage.
- Tyres with rims: ideally stack on top of each other or hang them up
- Tyres without rims: store upright and rotate occasionally
This position prevents deformation and also maintains the stability of the tyre. Tyres with white lettering or a white sidewall are best stored with these surfaces facing inward towards each other. This prevents visible discolouration from the black rubber.
If tyres remain mounted on a stationary vehicle for a longer period, the weight of the vehicle should not permanently load the tyres. Otherwise damage can occur that can no longer be repaired.
The Tyre Hotel: The Simplest Solution
Anyone who has no suitable storage space or wants to save themselves the effort is best off choosing a tyre hotel in Baar straight away. The garage stores the wheels professionally until the next tyre change.
What Is a Tyre Hotel?
A tyre hotel is a special storage area in a car garage. Summer and winter tyres are stored there under optimum conditions. Temperature, moisture and storage position are precisely matched to the needs of car tyres.
In addition, specialists check the condition of the wheels as part of our professional car service in Baar. They check tread depth, damage and uneven wear. This allows them to identify potential problems early and act before the next tyre change is due.
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More Convenience at the Seasonal Tyre Change
A tyre hotel saves time and space. Customers do not have to transport or store their tyres themselves. At the next tyre change appointment, the wheels are ready and waiting.
Heavy wheels or large rims are also much easier to handle this way. Many drivers appreciate this convenience, especially with modern vehicles that have larger tyres.
Who Benefits Most from a Tyre Hotel?
A tyre hotel is particularly suitable for drivers who:
- have little storage space at home,
- do not want to transport their tyres themselves,
- value professional storage conditions,
- want their tyre change to be as straightforward as possible,
- want to save money in the long run, as perfectly stored tyres last longer.
Many drivers actively search for a tyre hotel nearby to save time and get service for Baar, Zug, Cham, Steinhausen and the surrounding area all from one place.
A professional tyre hotel should above all offer one thing: maximum convenience. You are in the very best hands with our service in Baar.
How It Works
Book an appointment and bring your vehicle to us.
There is no step two, because from here we take care of everything else. When you pick up your vehicle, the tyres have been changed and the other set is perfectly stored.
When Is a Tyre Hotel No Longer Worth It?
Whenever you change your tires, it’s worth taking a close look at their condition, age, and tread depth. Not every tire is worth storing. If you simply store tires with insufficient tread, visible damage, or that are more than six years old, you’ll pay for storage and still have to replace them in the end. A quick check before dropping them off saves you money and hassle.
Check Tread Depth
- Legal minimum in Switzerland: 1.6 mm.
- We recommend changing them sooner: summer tires at 3 mm, winter tires at 4 mm.
- If the tread depth is below that, it’s not worth keeping them in storage.
Pay Attention to Age and Condition of the Material
Even with sufficient tread, a tyre can be too old. Over the years, the rubber hardens and loses grip. Visible cracks, brittle patches or a noticeably hard surface are clear signs against further use.
Take Uneven Wear Seriously
If tyres wear unevenly or on one side, this indicates problems with tyre pressure, wheel alignment or the suspension. Such tyres should be inspected before storage. In many cases, replacement is the more sensible solution.
Have Them Checked Professionally If in Doubt
Anyone who is unsure should have their tyres inspected by specialists in a car garage before storage. This quickly shows whether storage is still worthwhile or whether a new set is the better choice.
Hüsser & Palkoska: Your Tyre Hotel in Baar
Anyone looking for a reliable tyre hotel in the region will find a practical and safe solution at Hüsser & Palkoska at Volvo Baar. The team stores summer and winter tyres professionally and has them ready in good time for the next tyre change.
This saves space at home and reduces the organisational effort in everyday life. Customers do not have to transport, clean or temporarily store their wheels.
In addition, the vehicle benefits from a professional inspection of condition, tread and general wear. This makes it easy to identify early when a tyre change or replacement makes sense.
