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Old Jun 25, 2024 | 01:01 AM
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Why do people store tires in plastic bags. When on the car aren't they exposed to all types of environment?
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Old Jun 25, 2024 | 05:47 PM
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Tires are still susceptible to dry rotting from the sun'* UV rays.
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. . . and heat cycles, and wet cycles, and soft tread from leaving it parked in mud, etc.
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