Winter storage tire question

HuntFishCobra · Nov 16, 2020

Since I got new tires this summer I wanted to see what those of you who have winter do to keep them in good shape. Debating on whether or not to get a flat stopper or something similar, using carpet squares or just filling to max psi and park it. Storing at home in a detached garage that’s not climate controlled (yet)

cidsamuth · Nov 16, 2020

I overinflate the tires, i.e. raise them to close to the tire max pressure and put old carpet under them. I'm not sure either is necessary to avoid the flat spots, but I can't see the harm.

I'm also in a detached garage, but not climate controlled.

68gtscode · Nov 16, 2020

I just bought a set of these. They had the best reviews. I’ve also read fully inflating helps, so I’m going to do both.

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Canuck03SVT · Nov 16, 2020

I've never done anything special stroring for 5-6 months. As long as it's indoors you should be fine.

HuntFishCobra · Nov 16, 2020

I would get flat spots on my old 555s but they’d roll out after a few miles. Our thing around here that makes it a bit trickier is we get some nice days mixed in with shitty weather so if the salt has been rained off the roads I’ll drive it. Wore shorts and drove it on Christmas last year so it’s unlikely to sit for the 4 month period. Hence why I’m thinking the flatstoppers might be worth it. New tires are bfg sport comp 2 summer tires

TerminatoRS · Nov 17, 2020

I've never done anything special, not even cranking up the psi. Like you, I've had some flat spots on DRs over the years, but it remedies itself quickly. Plus, if you can move it around periodically as it seems you can (weather permitting), I really don't think you need to worry. I've had years where I've stored mine remotely so it literally sat from November-April without moving.

04MysticCobra · Nov 17, 2020

Been storing my Mustangs, Cobras and Shelby's since the 90's and all I ever did was over inflate the tires and make sure they do not sit on cold concrete flooring. Made 4 16x16 wood squares from plywood and when I was not using a storage unit inside the garage would put the car on these boards. Never had any tire issues to speak of while storing.

Boogie Chillin · Nov 17, 2020

MarkOPKS said:
Since I got new tires this summer I wanted to see what those of you who have winter do to keep them in good shape. Debating on whether or not to get a flat stopper or something similar, using carpet squares or just filling to max psi and park it. Storing at home in a detached garage that’s not climate controlled (yet)

Use pink foam board insulation from home depot. Saves money.

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Dewalt03Cobra · Nov 18, 2020

Flat Stoppers work great and are very easy to use, but I also need to move the car around and the Harbor Freight Haul-Master dollys work just as well and allow me to move the car around. Just make sure you oil the wheels at the beginning of the storage, also they are about half the price and on sale they go for $39.99 a pair. They fit 315 rear tires also.

1000 Lb. Capacity Vehicle Dollies 2 Pc

Bdubbs · Nov 19, 2020

I've been using flat stoppers for quite some time. I live in Minnesota, winters get cold. Not 20 degree cold either!

My garage is a non insulation or heat. My other car is at a storage unit.

The flat stoppers work great, I up the tire pressure to 40 psi. My toyo r888 cost over 300 dollars per tire, so I want them to last.

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Venom351R · Nov 19, 2020

I just bought flat stoppers but will not be here until the beginning of December. It is parked on a floor mat but does not offer much of a barrier between the concrete IMO. I put the PSI up to 40-42 in all the tires. R888Rs on the back and crap idk what they are ones on the front that Id like to replace.

CobraBob · Nov 19, 2020

I have FlatStoppers as well. Same as Brady's. I just put my G-70 away for the winter with those and a nice, soft cover. To some, it's overkill, but I'd rather not risk the headache of flat spots. My garage is super clean with a floor clean enough to eat on (LOL), but no heat. So in the winter months the garage interior will get as low as high teens unless I leave the doors open, which I try not to do.

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TerminatoRS · Nov 19, 2020

Man...reading through all the winter woes you guys go through has caused me to take a step back and really appreciate my garage. lol I went from a garage with no heat and no insulation to one with heat AND a/c plus insulation AND drywall with this house. The thermostat is in a back room inside the house set to 60 and the furnace only runs a handful of times a day. Even when it's in the negatives outside, it rarely gets below 40 in the garage. I've been considering running water out there for a hose since I also have a floor drain. Pampered!

TerminatoRS · Nov 19, 2020

98 svt · Nov 19, 2020

I will be using spare wheels and tires. Storing my TF wheels inside.

Venom351R · Nov 19, 2020

TerminatoRS said:
Man...reading through all the winter woes you guys go through has caused me to take a step back and really appreciate my garage. lol I went from a garage with no heat and no insulation to one with heat AND a/c plus insulation AND drywall with this house. The thermostat is in a back room inside the house set to 60 and the furnace only runs a handful of times a day. Even when it's in the negatives outside, it rarely gets below 40 in the garage. I've been considering running water out there for a hose since I also have a floor drain. Pampered!

that's the end goal with my garage. Insulated, heated and dry walled. Bought the house a few yrs ago so far I've put in new garage doors and new windows so I'm slowly getting to the end goal.

HuntFishCobra · Nov 19, 2020

Yeah that’s my long term goal too. We just built the garage in spring 2019 so that was a big investment lol. I’m looking at a mini split for it and then some insulation on the walls. We had the roof insulated when it was built since the walls would be easier to diy later on haha

Bdubbs · Nov 19, 2020

My long term goals are building a shop with heat and AC. Or still a shop locally that has both those plus a bathroom.

May make another offer this winter. Only negative is it won't be in my backyard.

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Cobra10thaniv · Nov 22, 2020

I over inflate 8 psi my Cobra and Saleen tires. No issues... the years I forget the cars thump terrible in spring and I wonder if I need to replace tires. I'm also in MN an have seen -30

I used a car bag for many years also.

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sonicx · Nov 22, 2020

Over inflate by 8-10 psi. And call it good myself.

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