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There's a particular tyre I like which is rarely available so I thought about buying a few and storing. Does anyone know the best way to do this and how long realistically they should remain in good shape?
Thanks in advance
Bill
Can't give a number but this page from Continental suggests storing long term in vacum emptied airtight bags to reduce evapouration of oils.
https://www.continental-tyres.co.uk/car/all-about-tyres/tyre-care-maintenance/storing-tyres
As tyres are OK on cars for a number of years the airtight method may only be needed for long term storage. Anything going to be used in the next 5 years just on a shelf away from UV light should be enough. Though going airtight won't do any harm.
Keep them out of sunlight and I bet you could use them in ten years time no bother.
I'm still using Continental Grand Prix tubulars I bought in the 90s. Kept in a box in a dry place. I blow them up to 12bar to check and then use them at 10bar.