Insurance Void on Old Tyres?

[Tom87]

they actually begin to deteriorate the moment they are produced. Contact with air is what does it. You don't need just sun.

Is why tyres are coated with a slimy film when they're new, it protects them to a degree.

[Hillbilly]

A reasonable explanation here.


What Causes Dry, Rotted Tires? | eHow.com


I have also heard of tyres on a vehicle stored in a shed deteriorated faster on the side nearest an electric motor I cant find the site that I saw it on but was an interesting theory


Not the page but does go into it

http://global.yokohamatire.net/techn...e_storage.html

[Transporter]

I only know that when I see the perished tyres on one side of the car, it's the side under the carport that faces the Sun most of the day and it's usually the older person who doesn't drive very often. Saw it so many times.

[Tom87]

A reasonable explanation here.


What Causes Dry, Rotted Tires? | eHow.com


I have also heard of tyres on a vehicle stored in a shed deteriorated faster on the side nearest an electric motor I cant find the site that I saw it on but was an interesting theory


Not the page but does go into it

Tire Storage | TIRE CARE & SAFETY | THE YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO.,LTD.

some electric motors (specifically when they use brushes) produce a gas called Ozone and this can be very destructive to rubber products.