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Old 01-08-10 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by daven1986
I have about 3/4 inner tubes that are in good condition but out of packaging. Is there anything I need to do to store them safely for a long time or just fold them away somewhere?

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Daven
Ziplock bags or plastic wrap. The butyl rubber is susceptible to oxidation. The polyethylene of the plastic serves as a very good barrier against oxygen and ozone.
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