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Originally Posted by z12358
MNBoxster:
"You could install adjustable stands or wood blocks under the bottom of the struts at ride height (raise the axle higher, install blocks, and lower) to keep everything in it's nominal state. But, the only benefit is that you reduce the potential for flat-spotting the tires which you have already done by over-inflating them. Won't hurt to do it, but won't help either and it's a lot more work (both at hybernation and reawakening times), + it makes it very difficult to move the car in the event this is needed. Hope this helps..."
So he does eliminate the potential for flat-spotting without any negative effects, apart from the hassle involved. I didn't know those points existed. As you say, it's a good day whenever you learn something.
Thx.
Z.
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Hi,
Well, yes, but no more than overinflating the tires will. A lot more work for no gain. I wouldn't do it. I have stored 3 cars every year since 1989, and except for a set of Steel Belted Potenzas which were on my 240Z in '89, I've never had a problem with flatspotting since all the cars acquired Kevlar, or Kevlar-like, fabric belted tires.
There's just too much paranoia over this issue. Modern Tires just do not permanently flatspot from remaining static.
I believe that many of the people complaining of it are either feeling things which just aren't there, or flatspotted the tires previously in a Panic Stop (the kind you can't eliminate) and didn't realize it. I belong to 3 local car clubs (over 150 members total), and I don't know anyone who raises the car and removes the tires to prevent flatspotting when storing their cars for the winter...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99