Storage and Usage Recommendations for General Aviation Tires and Inner Tubes

June 3, 2025

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Tires are one of the commonly used consumables in aircraft. The quality and performance of tires directly affect the aircraft's control, safety, and the time cost and economic cost required for subsequent maintenance. To maximize flight efficiency and benefits, it is necessary to choose tires with the highest safety and benefits.

 

Goodyear is a company with a century-old history. The aviation tires it produces are widely used in the industry, being durable and having good impact and pressure resistance. With continuous progress and innovation in production, Goodyear's aviation tires have now received high praise from many customers.

 

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Today, let's talk about the storage and usage suggestions for general aviation tire skins and inner tubes.

 

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The fetal skin needs to be turned over regularly during storage (3 months is recommended) to prevent a certain part from being subjected to force for a long time.

 

The inner tube needs to be stored in a packaging bag and placed in a cardboard box, and taken out before use. If it cannot be stored in a packaging bag and placed in a cardboard box, it needs to be gently lubricated with talcum powder and placed in hard paper.

 

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Storage and operation

 

  • Keep dry and avoid direct sunlight
  • 0°-30°
  •  Avoid oxidation sources and electrical equipment, fluorescent lamps, motors and generators, and battery chargers
  • FIFO principle
  • Avoid contact with lubricating oil, gasoline, jet fuel and hydraulic oil

 

If the tire is polluted

 

  • Wash quickly with soapy water or denatured alcohol
  • Examine the soft spongy-like rubber
  • If spongy rubber is found:

​- Tread==>renovated

- Fetal side==>scrapped
 

Shelf storage

 

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Some best-selling products of Goodyear Aviation tires

 

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