Storing tyres in Prague: how to do it and at what cost

Why you shouldn't just store tyres in a corner

Rubber reacts to heat, sunlight, ozone and chemicals such as solvents or oils, all of which accelerate rubber ageing and lead to cracking on the surface and sidewalls. Therefore, a flat, balcony or uncovered outdoor parking are not ideal conditions for long-term storage.

With tyres on rims, storage position also matters, incorrect positioning can cause permanent deformation and uneven wear right from the first drive in the next season.

How to properly store tyres at home

What tyre storage at a tyre service centre offers

If there is no suitable space at home: typically in an apartment without a cellar or garage, storage at pneuswap.cz is a practical alternative. The set is stored in a temperature-controlled warehouse, registered under the customer's name and released precisely on the date of the next tyre change. This eliminates the need to find space at home and handle heavy wheels between seasons.

This also includes ongoing checks of the tyre condition, so before the next season you know their state without having to inspect them yourself. Pneuswap.cz

Storage fee

At other brick-and-mortar services in Prague, storage prices are approximately similar, but the exact amount varies depending on wheel size and storage duration. It is always best to confirm the price directly with the specific service.

When to order storage

The simplest solution is to arrange storage directly when changing tyres for the next season: the technician will take away the removed set and you won't need to worry about it anymore. This also avoids the situation where there is no space at home for four wheels at once, which is a common problem in flats in Prague without a cellar or garage.

What else to consider when storing

Before storage, it is worth marking the tyres according to their position on the vehicle, front left, rear right, and so on. Many tyres wear unevenly depending on the axle they were on, and remounting them in the same position extends the evenness of wear across the entire set.

Beware of rodents and insects, tyres stored long-term on the floor in unventilated spaces may attract unwanted visitors. A professional warehouse at a tyre service centre eliminates this risk, as it is a space designated specifically for tyre storage, not an improvised corner of a garage.

Storage with wheels removed or on rims

If your tyres are mounted on your own rims, storage is simpler and cheaper. You just need to hang them or stack them and fit them directly when changing seasonally. Without rims (i.e., the rubber only), storage is somewhat more demanding, as a tyre without internal pressure loses its shape more easily if left standing in one place for long periods, therefore, regular rotation or hanging is recommended instead of leaving them on the ground.

In practice, many drivers find it worthwhile to have an extra set of rims for winter tyres, this saves time at every tyre change and simplifies storage, as the wheels are handled as complete units rather than separating the tyre from the rim.