Long term storage of aircraft tyres

[aseanaero]

I purchased a couple of hundred new surplus warbird tyres (F-86, T-33, A-4) etc.

I'm looking for a economical way of keeping them in good condition and was thinking of storing them inside thick plastic garbage bags.

Will plastic bags and rubber react over a period of time ?

I know the basics , keep out of direct light , dry and cool location , store vertically or not stacked more than 3 to 5 tyres depending on size (these are 14 ply tyres and don't deform easily).

I was wondering if I should give them a quick shot of Armor All before putting them in the bags ?

Interestingly the Dunlop tyres have a recommended shelf life of 12 years but the Goodyear manual states there's no shelf life as long as the tyres are within specification.

Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated.

[411A]

Inside plastic bags is not required nor desired, and Armor All will kill a tire nearly faster than if you set it on fire.

[minstermineman]

Dont put them in bags and seal them up - they need ventilation and to 'breath'

Out of sunlight, away from any sources of solvents - oils - petroleum etc

Away from moisture and condensation, and nowhere near sources of Ozone - things like electric motors and some light fittings, welders etc, as Ozone helps break down the rubber.

Armour all I dont know if that would be a good idea or not - maybe email Armour All and Dunlop and Goodyear for advice ?

Gerry

[aseanaero]

Perhaps I build a nice big steel rack to store the tyres vertically with a canvas drap to keep the light off them ?

[aseanaero]

Some good ideas here , keep 'em coming

[cessnapuppy]

Pack 'em up and ship them to the Iranians!
They arent real good with airplanes (especially lately) but tires they can handle well.

[Milt]

Unload a few via Ebay. How much for a couple of F-86 tyres.?

[aseanaero]

Hi Milt ,

I've been supplying one A-4 warbird operator in the USA directly for 18 months , I'd rather not ebay them , too many headaches.

$50 each for the Sabre nose wheel tyres and $75 for mains.

The Sabre tyres are still wrapped in hesian and wearing RAAF stores tags from when they donated the CAC Sabres to Indonesia. I spoke to Temora already and they are using an alternate tyre off a biz jet.

Donating a couple of sets of tyres to a local tech college for their Sabre instructional airframe .

[C-46]

This may be old news, but the F-86 and T-33 main tires are quite common. MD-80 nose tires work well. As far a storage "cool and dry" is the key. Also avoid armorall. Carnauba paste wax can be used to slow oxidation that causes weather checking.

[aseanaero]

Thanks C-46

[Loose rivets]

Mate of mine went into a pub in western Ireland, and when they found out he was a pilot, they took him out back and showed him a huge WWII wheel. He asked if it had ever been topped up as it was in good nick and rock hard. It hadn't.

[aseanaero]

Hi Afskap,

If they are Goodyear or Michelin there's no shelf life as long as the tyres meet spec.

Dunlop has a recommended shelf life of 12 yrs.

[souda]

hi I am looking for some tires for F-86 and F-84 please let me know if you have any for sale
Will wait to hear from you
Many thanks
Manos

[maxima2531]

Hi There
I'm looking for nose wheel and main tyres for a sabre jet (australian Built ) can you contact me at
[email protected]
I would like to discuss What you have , do you have any other CAC sabre stuff
Regards
Nathan

[huisduiner]

Hi aseanaero,
I'm new to this forum, stumbled on it while searching for F-86 nose wheel tyres (22.00x11.50x7.25). I realize this thread is getting on a bit ,but would like to know if these are are still available.Your reply is much appreciated. Cheers, Mike

[aseanaero]

Hi aseanaero,
I'm new to this forum, stumbled on it while searching for F-86 nose wheel tyres (22.00x11.50x7.25). I realize this thread is getting on a bit ,but would like to know if these are are still available.Your reply is much appreciated. Cheers, Mike

Please contact Nathan on [email protected] , he purchased the entire stock of Sabre tyres

[Flash2001]

I don't claim any special expertise but mightn't it be useful to surround them with a reduced oxygen atmosphere as they do with apples? Bearing in mind that they've been out in the atmosphere since manufacture.

After an excellent landing etc...

[Pugilistic Animus]

Interesting....this is yet another time warp thread:)

[huisduiner]

Hi Aseanaero,Thanks for the help, but the e-mail address does'nt seem to work, I'm not getting any reply.Is there another way to get in touch with Nathan?Cheers, Mike