Motorcycle Scooter Tire Guide 2026 Edition MICHELIN 195

DRY CONDITIONS

Store tires in a cool , dry room with natural ventilation to

avoid condensation . If outside , cover them with an opaque ,

waterproof tarpaulin .

LIGHT

Protect tires from UV rays ( sunlight and artif icial light ) .

TEMPERATURE

It must be below 35 ° C . Avoid direct contact with pipes ,

radiators and other direct sources of heat and cold .

ELECTRICAL

EQUIPMENT , SOLVENTS ,

HYDROCARBONS ,

FLAMMABLE

SUBSTANCES , CHEMICALS

Never store tires in a room where this equipment or these

products are present .

storage advice

Temperature , light and certain chemicals

or electrical equipment are known factors

af fecting ageing : it is therefore essential that

products are stored correctly .

STOCK ROTATION

First in , f irst out storage of tires should be organized .

SHORT - TERM STORAGE

( < 4 WEEKS )

Stack tires on pallets , preferably lying f lat . Stacks should

not exceed 1 . 2m ( 4 feet ) in height . Bead separators may

be required to prevent tire beads closing up . After 4

weeks , the stacks should be reformed with tires piled up

in reverse order . When f itted onto wheels , tires should be

inf lated when stored and kept in a vertical position or in

only one layer on shelves .

LONG - TERM STORAGE :

Store tires vertically on shelves at least 10cm ( 4 inches )

from the f loor . To prevent deformation , rotate slightly once

a month .