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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 04:55 AM
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Hello, I am going away for 4 weeks and and wondering if I should put my car on jacks to prevent flat spots on the tires? I have original run flats if that makes a difference?

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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 07:29 AM
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Sitting for 4 weeks won't hurt a thing. I would use a battery tender though.
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 08:09 AM
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Sitting for 4 weeks won't hurt a thing. I would use a battery tender though.
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:iagree: GOOD ADVICE.....ESPECIALLY ABOUT THE BATTERY TENDER
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 09:46 AM
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Its ok to let it sit... once you drive it again the tires will be fine.

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I wouldn't go to that much trouble. Maybe put some old pieces of carpet under the tires.
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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 01:33 PM
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I was deployed for a year and left my 99 coupe sitting in the storage. It started right up and rolls just fine.
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It started right up..............I have my doubts on this one :skep:
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thanks very much everyone. I leave for Australia in 45 minutes, so I guess I can rest easy and enjoy!
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