Tyre/wheel set storage

[CKMAC]

My OPC stores my winter wheels and tyres over summer (and vice versa), BMW dealer did the same for the Beemer.

May I ask how much does it cost and which region are you in?

[Tramcar]

I bought my Winters from Edinburgh Porsche as they store and change for free. I live in Perth.

[wingless]

When I lived in the snow belt, each of my vehicles had two sets of mounted tires. For the winter I ran snow-only tires. For the summer I ran summer-only or all-season tires, depending upon the vehicle. I just stacked them in the corner for when I did the fall / spring wheel swap.

It was REALLY nice when I recently sold my last set of extra wheels! Not needed now that I'm in the tropics.

[SAC1]

When I lived in the snow belt, each of my vehicles had two sets of mounted tires. For the winter I ran snow-only tires. For the summer I ran summer-only or all-season tires, depending upon the vehicle. I just stacked them in the corner for when I did the fall / spring wheel swap.

It was REALLY nice when I recently sold my last set of extra wheels! Not needed now that I'm in the tropics.

Florida.

[Wing Commander]

I bought my Winters from Edinburgh Porsche as they store and change for free. I live in Perth.

Do they still change & store for free!?

Initially I got free storage at Tewkesbury, but had to pay for the swapping of wheels.

Now they apparently use a ‘tyre hotel’, so there’s a charge for storage, as well as swapping.

I’ll probably see if I can sell my winter wheels/tyres this year...

[Sdenny]

It'll be far more enjoyable with winter boots!

Seemed to work ok on summer tyres......

[Nuclear Nick]

It'll be far more enjoyable with winter boots!

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Seemed to work ok on summer tyres......

But would be even better on winters!

May I make a suggestion? I always clear the roof snow too, as when you brake the whole lot can slide forwards and completely cover the screen rendering your forward vision zero!

[Neil1911]

..always clear the roof snow too, as when you brake the whole lot can slide forwards and completely cover the screen rendering your forward vision zero!

.. and a copper fresh from a marital dispute could do you for not doing so!

[wingless]

When I would drive in snow covered New England roads, it would have been VERY easy to convince me that a statute existed limiting windshield snow removal to a face-sized diameter.

It was always exciting when a vehicle-sized sheet of roof snow would become airborne on the highway.

One of my favorite moves was toggling off the traction control, nailing the throttle on my rear wheel drive coupe w/ the wheel at full cock to attain a 180° "fish hook" for backing my vehicle into my parking space as a single operation.

[GTB]

Afternoon All,

And for once some sunshine and Temp over 20DegC here on Loch Lomondside, so Im sitting in a darkened room trying to stay cool and away from the bright light........................

Yes, winter tyres on my Macan have been great last winter, when we did have snow, no issues driving the car and the one big diffrence as well is performance and handling when driving thru standing or running water on the road surface. I decided to invest on a full winter wheel and tyre set and purchased from Glasgow OPC. They did the wheel swap while I waited in Mid Nov, then again in mid April when I took the risk of no more snow and temps abaove 6Deg C. They store the wheels and charge a fee if I remember of £120 which I think all in all is very good. Coffee and buiscuits while I wait. Just call up for a waiting appointment few weeks before.

I know others may charge more, but the whole idea of myself not having to transport and store is a big advantage albeit I do have room in my garage.

Cheers GTB