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Originally Posted by Grishbok
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.
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I think the question was more regarding
storing the tires in cold weather. I also don't have access to a heated garage. Its well-insulated, but it can get below the recommended temperature depending on which direction the wind is blowing.
Mine are on the car now (which is in the garage for the winter), but in the future they will be stacked in the corner when I put my winters on. Please clarify.