Tire Flat Spots From Storage?
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Burning Brakes
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From: C.H., N.J.
Tire Flat Spots From Storage?
Has anyone experienced flat spots on their tires after not moving their car for months? I have Goodyear F1 GS Non-Run Flats on my C5 and it has not been driven since mid December. I'm told that the old bias-ply tires would do this, but a modern radial will not be affected by long periods of non-use.
Drifting
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From: bloomfield nj
Re: Tire Flat Spots From Storage? (torch red ryder)
radials flat spot,too.inflated my tires to 40 psi,before i put the car away.just took it out today,pulled them down to 30psi,they were flat spotted until after 2-3 miles of driving.
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Burning Brakes
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From: C.H., N.J.
Re: Tire Flat Spots From Storage? (torch red ryder)
Thanks, it looks like there's no permanent flat spotting from months of storage. That's good because this is the longest I've not started my Corvette. This winter sux.
Instructor
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Re: Tire Flat Spots From Storage? (torch red ryder)
Thanks, it looks like there's no permanent flat spotting from months of storage. That's good because this is the longest I've not started my Corvette. This winter sux.
Yes, the tires flat spot from sitting in the cold, but as other said, that goes away in a few miles or less. Cold drops the pressure quite a bit you will notice.
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Burning Brakes
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From: C.H., N.J.
Re: Tire Flat Spots From Storage? (YO-EL)
Why not drive it BLAZER Bob???
If it gets dirty, wash it in the spring...
It won't melt.... I promise.... :blueangel:
If it gets dirty, wash it in the spring...
It won't melt.... I promise.... :blueangel:
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From: Phila PA, Bonita Springs FL
Re: Tire Flat Spots From Storage? (torch red ryder)
Maybe so... but my car was on the road the other day, from my house, all the way to Bryner Chevrolet & back for its monthly oil change..... :yesnod:
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Burning Brakes
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From: C.H., N.J.
Re: Tire Flat Spots From Storage? (YO-EL)
So you'll be driving it to Carolina? Actually I cancelled my appointment at Bryner for the 2nd. Too wet.
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