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A quick question for you guys. I live in a climate that we can see -20 Celsius temperatures in the winter. I store my bike in my garage that is not heated, but I always lift it off the tires.
I was told today by a tire dealer that having your tires stored in those temperatures can cause the rubber to become brittle and more susceptible to cracking.
I always was under the impression that as long as there was no weight on the tires then it didn't matter.
So what is the truth?
Should I remove the tires and rims from the bike and store them in the basement when I put the bike away for the winter?
I was told today by a tire dealer that having your tires stored in those temperatures can cause the rubber to become brittle and more susceptible to cracking.
I always was under the impression that as long as there was no weight on the tires then it didn't matter.
So what is the truth?
Should I remove the tires and rims from the bike and store them in the basement when I put the bike away for the winter?