shekmark427

My car is going in the garage for the winter. I thought I read something about the concrete floor not being good, that some type of covering is recommended. Is that true, or is the concrete fine? Thanks.

GASCAR

I park on small pieces of plywood that I cut in 2x2 sections. Only because I read I should on the forum. I also fill tires to 40psi.

icntdrv55

Well, your car sits on concrete all summer long, right? The idea that concrete floors is bad for tires goes WAY BACK to the bias-ply tire era. Sitting for extended periods of time would cause flat-spotting, but it wasn't because of the concrete…would have happened on asphalt, plywood, or anything else hard. Modern radials aren't subject to flat-spotting if a car sits for several months.

I suppose if the concrete was still pretty 'green' (freshly poured) there could still be some water and lime coming from the surface, but if the floor is at least 30 days old, I wouldn't worry about it. If it makes you happy, put some nice cushy rubber mats under the tires--your car will thank you in the spring.

saplumr

My car like most sits on concrete year round. The only diff for winter is I run a small blower under the car to induce air flow eliminating any moisture buildup. Probably wouldn't be necessary on bare concrete but my floor is epoxy coated.

USA1 427

The problem with concrete in an unheated garage in winter is that moisture is drawn up through it and gets to the underside of your cars. I use the rubber interlocking squares that they use in kid's playrooms. Works great.

c6vette142dude

I've had cars parked on concrete for years with issues...including flat spots.

achampagne

See you in the spring !

Don-Vette

I used to lay plastic over the concrete then covered with heavy cardboard and park on that.

Then I found these 3/4" solid rubber "horse stall" mats at Tractor Supply they are 4x6' I anchored 4 of them together. This is where I park and store the car....