New Tires-Keep from Flat spots?
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Drifting
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New Tires-Keep from Flat spots?
Good Morning CF:
Putting on another new set of tires tommorow. General Exlclaim UHP. I only drive the C5 a couple of times per month since I retired, it is in the Garage on concrete the rest of the time. What is the best way to avoid getting flat spots on the tires? I guess I could jack it up and put on stands but thats a hassle. Suggestions?
Thanks
OGC5
Putting on another new set of tires tommorow. General Exlclaim UHP. I only drive the C5 a couple of times per month since I retired, it is in the Garage on concrete the rest of the time. What is the best way to avoid getting flat spots on the tires? I guess I could jack it up and put on stands but thats a hassle. Suggestions?
Thanks
OGC5
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Not that new tires get flat spots, but there was a thread a couple of years ago where members were putting down carpeting under their tires while garaged. I bought four sample squares and did it and it and neved saw any difference. Like a previous reply said.
Just Drive It.
Regards,
The Pup
Just Drive It.
Regards,
The Pup
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Drifting
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No Grass grew under Tires!
Yep, I do need to drive it more at 93,000 it still runs and looks good.http://home.att.net/~sy13/corvetteogc5.html
Was my DD untill I retired. Those Pirellis are square now when I take it on the road and thump for 20 miles untill they get warmed up. Putting the General Exclaim UHPs on tommorow so we will see if that cures it.
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Yep, I do need to drive it more at 93,000 it still runs and looks good.http://home.att.net/~sy13/corvetteogc5.html
Was my DD untill I retired. Those Pirellis are square now when I take it on the road and thump for 20 miles untill they get warmed up. Putting the General Exclaim UHPs on tommorow so we will see if that cures it.
OGC5
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My Z16 is parked on my lift for 4-5 months of winter in northern AZ. I don't get flat spots. You can add some more air pressure for storage.
I haven't heard that complaint since the days of bias belted 6.70x15 tires...
I haven't heard that complaint since the days of bias belted 6.70x15 tires...
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New Tires-Keep from Flat spots?
Just recently saw this ad at the Lingenfelter site which is: http://www.lingenfelter.com/store/ln0300.html. These may be what you are looking for, maybe not. Was curious as I too thought this had all but vanished although one can sense it from time to time especially in low temperatures. Regardless, these "storage mats" aren't low priced but do address your concerns. Trust this is helpful.
A1
TireCradle Vehicle Storage Mats
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Code: LN0300
Price:$334.95
Shipping Weight: 20.00 pounds
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Today’s high performance tire compounds are designed to function best at operating temperatures. While the rubber compounds offer peak performance at these temperatures, flatspotting is also accelerated at cooler ambient temperatures. Parking a hot, soft tire on a cool concrete surface accelerates flatspotting because the contact patch is stressed by the temperature and density of the concrete. TireCradles are designed to prevent flatspotting by insulating your hot tires and providing a softer contact area. Sold in sets of four.
A1
TireCradle Vehicle Storage Mats
Quantity in Basket:none
Code: LN0300
Price:$334.95
Shipping Weight: 20.00 pounds
Quantity:
Today’s high performance tire compounds are designed to function best at operating temperatures. While the rubber compounds offer peak performance at these temperatures, flatspotting is also accelerated at cooler ambient temperatures. Parking a hot, soft tire on a cool concrete surface accelerates flatspotting because the contact patch is stressed by the temperature and density of the concrete. TireCradles are designed to prevent flatspotting by insulating your hot tires and providing a softer contact area. Sold in sets of four.
