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Originally Posted by michaelahess
I agree...WHAT? I have no choice, no heated garage, car gets to sit in the -20 degree weather, whether I want it to or not. Never heard storing tires under a certain temp was bad. My truck tires don't seem to mind...
Explain please?
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The rubber compounds used in summer tires are contructed to operate in a certain temperature range. When extreme cold hits, the compound condenses and drops beyond the point it was designed to, causing undue stress on the tire, most commonly making the tire very VERY hard and as a result, traction is compromised. In extreme cases, the tire can crack and even shatter.
It also goes to note that you can impair the integrity of the tire simply by driving the summer tire in winter due to the friction of the tire on the road. The friction causes the exterior of the tire to heat up faster than the rest and can again, excellerate wear, crack, or even drop chunks on the road.