The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test track. A tire graded 200 would last twice as long on the government test course under specified test conditions as one graded 100.
Most wine racks are designed to allow a wine to be stored on its side. The thinking behind this orientation is that the cork is more likely to stay moist and not dry out if it is kept in constant contact with the wine. Some wineries package their wines upside down in the box for much the same reason.
Report Abuse. Wine must be stored on its side to keep the cork moist and tight against the bottle neck. If a bottle is stored upright, the cork will eventually dry out and shrink, exposing the wine to the dangers of oxidation and vinegaring.Bubbles will escape from Sparkling wines causing them to 'go flat' as well.eport Abuse. If air gets to the wine, the wine can spoil. If the cork dries out, air will get in. Storing the bottle on its side will keep the cork wet and will help keep it from drying out. . Source(s): I am a wino. .