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1930artdeco · 07-05-2025, 05:06 PM

How long do new tubes last in their packaging? I bought a bunch for the move and they are still folded up in their bags. The move was three yrs. ago and they may have been old at the store. Should I store them that way or partially inflated?

Thanks,

Mike

Flathead · 07-05-2025, 05:57 PM

They can crack where they have sharp bends from being folded. I would open them and check condition, then partially inflate. Store in a dark space away from sunlight.

ronn · 07-05-2025, 06:02 PM

If youre not going to use them for a few yrs, sell them and buy them when you actually need them.

nkaminar · 07-05-2025, 06:18 PM

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Partially inflate as Flathead said and store them in a dark, cool place. Old tubes, that are too old to use on a car, make heavy duty rubber bands. Cut slices out of them at the width you want.

07-05-2025, 05:06 PM	#1
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,777	Tube life/storage How long do new tubes last in their packaging? I bought a bunch for the move and they are still folded up in their bags. The move was three yrs. ago and they may have been old at the store. Should I store them that way or partially inflated? Thanks, Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

07-05-2025, 05:57 PM	#2
Flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,617	Re: Tube life/storage They can crack where they have sharp bends from being folded. I would open them and check condition, then partially inflate. Store in a dark space away from sunlight.

07-05-2025, 06:02 PM	#3
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 7,647	Re: Tube life/storage If youre not going to use them for a few yrs, sell them and buy them when you actually need them.

07-05-2025, 06:18 PM	#4
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,855	Re: Tube life/storage Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Partially inflate as Flathead said and store them in a dark, cool place. Old tubes, that are too old to use on a car, make heavy duty rubber bands. Cut slices out of them at the width you want. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.