Cold weather warning/storage from Toyo, re: R-Compund tires - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

FAST 5 · 15th November 2007, 06:41

Consumer Advisory
TSD-07-001 July 25, 2007
Recommendations on the
Proper Use, Handling, and Storage of Toyo Tires
This advisory applies only to the following products:
All Proxes® R888™
All Proxes RA1™
Open Country M/T® 32x11.50R16 (Product Code 360150)
This advisory addresses the proper storage of these tires in colder climates. As seen in the picture below, tires stored and operated at sub-freezing temperatures, i.e., at or below 32°F (0°C), will lose rubber compound flexibility and may experience cracking when operated under such conditions.
CAUTION!
The rubber compounds used in these tires have unique properties that, when compared to other tires, can cause them to lose some of their flexibility when stored and operated at sub-freezing temperatures. This loss in flexibility can lead to potential cracking and other damage to the tire.
TO MINIMIZE THE CHANCES OF THIS HAPPENING, CONSUMERS AND INSTALLERS ARE ADVISED TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS DURING SUB-FREEZING CONDITIONS:

1. Do not operate the car with these tires, as the tires may suddenly fail.

2. Always store these tires indoors at temperatures above 32°F (0°C).

3. Before mounting or dismounting, store these tires for at least 24 hours in a temperature-controlled environment of 68°F (20°C) or warmer.

4. Remove these tires from the vehicle and deflate to half the normal air pressure during prolonged periods of non-use or storage.

5. Do not move a car that is in storage with these tires, as the tires may crack.

For more information, please contact Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corporation’s Consumer Relations Department at (800) 442-8696.

Tread cracking due to low temperatures Toyo Tire (U.S.A.) Corporation 6261 Katella Ave, Suite 2B Cypress, CA 90630 www.toyo.com 4M 07/07 Item # 0180253

For us guys who experience an actual winter season, this is an important bulletin from the TOYO tire company.

Vindicator · 16th November 2007, 05:07

CRAP!

Any word on T1-Rs?

mottati · 16th November 2007, 07:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vindicator

CRAP!

Any word on T1-Rs?

i doubt they are the same as the tires mentioned in the warning. Despite the "R" in it's title, the t1r is not an r compound tire.

RemBrant · 16th November 2007, 07:37

My wife if going to love this...she already thinks I spend too much time with my car. Now I'm going to have to tuck my RA1's in for the winter under a cozy blanket...INSIDE the house!