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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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What is the best/easy way to winterize a 2002 Coupe? I plan to buy tires in the spring, so flat spots may not matter.
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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http://corvetteactioncenter.com/tech/care/storage.html
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Old Nov 11, 2004 | 10:58 PM
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And, here's another one from the Forum's C5 Tech Tips: Storing a C5

Good luck!
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As far as flat spots on your tires go. I bought some extruded styrofoam from Home Depot. Then cut pieces to fit under each tire. Then cut bevels on the rear ones so that I could drive up and over them and bevels on the front ones so I could drive up onto them. They have been great 2 1/2 years and I use them all the time. Easy to store and light and inexpensive. No flat spots and they help when I want to jack the car up. I bought 2" extruded.
As far as the rest of the car. Some put new oil in it before putting it away. And get yourself a battery tender to keep your battery charged. I take my battery right out now and keep it charged on the bench.
Hope that all helps.
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The best way to winterise a Corvette is to buy a set of wagon wheels on eBay, mount a set M+S tyres on them, and enjoy your C5 all year round.
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