Wheels & Tires Threads of Interest

**Nivek** · 04-16-2005, 11:40 AM

WHEEL INFO & LINKS

2004 STi lug pattern = 5 x 100
2005 & 2006 STi lug pattern = 5 x 114.3

Weight of stock wheels, '04 & '05

Cleaners that work to get rid of the horrible brake dust from your expensive wheels

STi BBS Wheel Touch Up Paint in Gold or Silver

Wheels that fit the 2004 & 2005 STi (this is fairly detailed but it may not have the most recent releases)

Offset Information Thread

Subaru Impreza Wheel Chart

Snow chains on the STi, with pictures...

Touch up paint available for gold BBS wheels

TIRE INFO & LINKS

Tire Tech 101 by Tirerack

Wheel & Tyre bible

Some of TireRack's best-rated tires

Advice: First Time on R Compounds

The Wide Tire thread 255 and up!

Track Tire Storage
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If you track your STi, chances are you will be using two sets of tires, why not know how to store them

Q I would like to know the proper way of storing tires. Some say that the tires should be on their sides, one on top of the other. Others say that they should be stored right side up, one beside each other. Also, should they be kept inside the house, or is it all right to put them in the backyard?

A In the tire industry, the storage term used is "stove piped." To the rest of us, that means stacked up. They should never be stored on their tread face.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has put out an excellent bulletin on tire storage. To maximize tire life, Goodyear stresses that tires must be stored in a cool, dry and dark area away from dirt and dust. If indoor storage is not available, a foundation of wood must be laid, the tires placed on it and covered with an opaque waterproof tarp.

Tires must not be exposed to solvents, oil or grease. These can damage the tire and must be washed off immediately. The tires should not be within 15 metres of volatile solvents. Vapours can damage the rubber and seriously damage tire components.

Electrical devices are another problem. Tires should not be within 15 metres of electrical motors, generators, heavy-duty meters, switches or transformers. These devices are active sources of ozone, which is bad for tires.

For this same reason, tires must never be stored in direct sunlight. Sunlight will oxidize the exposed area of rubber. The tires should be clean when stored, but only with soap and water — never use petroleum-based tire cleaning products.

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**Nivek** · 04-16-2005, 11:41 AM

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04-16-2005, 11:40 AM	#1
Nivek www.Subie.tv is niiice Posts: 10,068 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (10)	Wheels & Tires Threads of Interest WHEEL INFO & LINKS 2004 STi lug pattern = 5 x 100 2005 & 2006 STi lug pattern = 5 x 114.3 Weight of stock wheels, '04 & '05 Cleaners that work to get rid of the horrible brake dust from your expensive wheels STi BBS Wheel Touch Up Paint in Gold or Silver Wheels that fit the 2004 & 2005 STi (this is fairly detailed but it may not have the most recent releases) Offset Information Thread Subaru Impreza Wheel Chart Snow chains on the STi, with pictures... Touch up paint available for gold BBS wheels TIRE INFO & LINKS Tire Tech 101 by Tirerack Wheel & Tyre bible Some of TireRack's best-rated tires Advice: First Time on R Compounds The Wide Tire thread 255 and up! Track Tire Storage ================== If you track your STi, chances are you will be using two sets of tires, why not know how to store them Q I would like to know the proper way of storing tires. Some say that the tires should be on their sides, one on top of the other. Others say that they should be stored right side up, one beside each other. Also, should they be kept inside the house, or is it all right to put them in the backyard? A In the tire industry, the storage term used is "stove piped." To the rest of us, that means stacked up. They should never be stored on their tread face. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has put out an excellent bulletin on tire storage. To maximize tire life, Goodyear stresses that tires must be stored in a cool, dry and dark area away from dirt and dust. If indoor storage is not available, a foundation of wood must be laid, the tires placed on it and covered with an opaque waterproof tarp. Tires must not be exposed to solvents, oil or grease. These can damage the tire and must be washed off immediately. The tires should not be within 15 metres of volatile solvents. Vapours can damage the rubber and seriously damage tire components. Electrical devices are another problem. Tires should not be within 15 metres of electrical motors, generators, heavy-duty meters, switches or transformers. These devices are active sources of ozone, which is bad for tires. For this same reason, tires must never be stored in direct sunlight. Sunlight will oxidize the exposed area of rubber. The tires should be clean when stored, but only with soap and water — never use petroleum-based tire cleaning products. It's from TheStar.com - Page Not Found This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by T3h_Clap : 12-11-2007 at 10:27 AM.

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