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Storing inner tubes

Post by South Park Zephyr » Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:07 pm

I was wondering if there is a proper way to store new inner tubes that will keep the viable?
At this time they are folded and secured with a rubber band.

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Re: Storing inner tubes

Post by speedytinc » Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:14 pm

I put them in a zip-lock bag with baby powder. Remove as much air as possible.
Even older salvaged tubes keep for decades.
Leave a similar new or old tube to the air, it will crack @ the seems & folds in a few months.
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Re: Storing inner tubes

Post by RajoRacer » Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:21 pm

I store mine in the shop, in the dark, aired up a bit.
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Re: Storing inner tubes

Post by George House » Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:11 pm

I’m in the zip lock bag w/baby powder crowd. But I Don’t store them in my shop. I leave them in the closet of one of the guest bedrooms. My uninsulated shop has been 120* in the summer. That’ll make them crack.
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Re: Storing inner tubes

Post by Dan McEachern » Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:16 pm

Folded or rolled, they seem to crack along the unadvoidable flat edge, at least mine have. Probably best is lightly inflated with nitrogen and in a dark cool place, but....
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Re: Storing inner tubes

Post by TWrenn » Fri Nov 10, 2023 4:01 pm

Dan McEachern wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 10, 2023 3:16 pm
 Folded or rolled, they seem to crack along the unadvoidable flat edge, at least mine have. Probably best is lightly inflated with nitrogen and in a dark cool place, but....
I don't do nitrogen but do believe just enough air to inflate, store in basement. Seems to be no different then than inside a tire with varying temperature swings wouldn't it? Keeping them folded I think is definitely not a good idea.
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Re: Storing inner tubes

Post by Russ T Fender » Fri Nov 10, 2023 5:07 pm

I keep them partially inflated in old tire casings in my basement where the temperature is fairly stable.
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Re: Storing inner tubes

Post by NHUSA » Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:24 pm

I put the tubes in the old tires, slightly inflated them, and wrapped them in stretch wrap.
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Re: Storing inner tubes

Post by Cordes_jeff » Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:08 pm

I fold them and put them in used plastic grocery bags. I double bag them and put them in a cabinet. I've stored them for decades like this.
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Re: Storing inner tubes

Post by Craig Leach » Mon Nov 13, 2023 11:53 pm

Air conditioning only in the original package in the house house. I find a reliable local supplier & try not to store them
any longer than I have to. Used I store aired up inside the house also. ( do have 21" on my Ts so I can get tires & tubes
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Re: Storing inner tubes

Post by Allan » Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:55 am

It does depend a bit on the tubes themselves. I store my old Olympics, folded and stowed in a carton, in my cellar which is at a constant 72 degrees.
Modern tubes don't do a very good job of holding air, so it is a moot point trying to store them anyway.

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Re: Storing inner tubes

Post by South Park Zephyr » Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:38 am

Thank you to everyone.
It is good to hear the different ways that have been successful.


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