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Michelin stopped making my favourite tire - the economical Hi-Lite Comp. So I bought a whack of them at my LBS before they went out of stock. Now I'm wondering if I have been an idiot.

What is the shelf life of a tire? Can I extend it? I estimate that I have enough tires to last me 2 years.


TonyG

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If you keep them away from extreme temperatures and sunlight I think you'll be fine. Beware of hanging them or storing them "banded" together. That could deform them. We frequently throw away the outermost two tires in a banded bundle or use them as indoor trainer tires since they are deformed from storage. I think you'll be fine.

Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com
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Thanks Tom,

The elastics are off and I feel safe to uncross my fingers now.

Best,


TonyG

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