How should I store tyres?

I usually store my winter tyres upright in my shed covered in a cloth. Is this the right way to store them?

Is it worth buying a different set if wheels for winter tyres rather than swapping them over?

I have a one year old Audi and am considering winter tyres. Do I have to buy additional rims or can I replace the tyres with winter tyres and then have the 'summer' tyres refitted next spring?

Storing wheels and tyres

After reading your information on your site and in the newspaper, I've gone for winter tyres. I need to store my good alloys and normal tyres at home. I intend storing them behind the garden shed on a...

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