Storing car for a month. Should I worry about tire flat spots? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jbsali · 05-26-2019, 12:21 AM

I'm running brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's on my BRZ and i'll be away from the car for over a month. I'm not too sure if I should be worried about flat spots or wear on my tires while it sits for this long.

I've seen some owners park there cars as-is, on jack stands, on carpet sample squares. Are there any best practises? I don't have access to a power source where car is parked but is in a secure underground compound.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

humfrz · 05-26-2019, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbsali

I'm running brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's on my BRZ and i'll be away from the car for over a month. I'm not too sure if I should be worried about flat spots or wear on my tires while it sits for this long.

I've seen some owners park there cars as-is, on jack stands, on carpet sample squares. Are there any best practises? I don't have access to a power source where car is parked but is in a secure underground compound.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

If you really want to do something, you might add another 5 psi to the tires, although for a 30 day period, I don't think even that would be necessary.

humfrz

Clutch Dog · 05-26-2019, 01:47 AM

shouldnt have to worry about it too much. tires arent like they where back in the 70s and 80s.

and with it getting into summer less so. I left my suv at a parking lot for deployments on its wheels and it was just fine ( that said it was on dirt but eh)

churchx · 05-26-2019, 05:10 AM

Regarding twins, what would worry me most - battery running flat in car parked for over month. Tires? Naw, no worries on that. Unless you park very long term with tire partially in air, partially leaning on kerb, or with wheel/tire turned so that kerb edge pressed in. Also if your tires are leaking air. Rest ways of normal long-term parking shouldn't do any illeffects of noticeable extent to care about.

alan.chalkley · 05-26-2019, 07:05 AM

My brz was left parked for six weeks when i went to Europe and there was no problem with battery / starting engine or tyres.

churchx · 05-26-2019, 08:19 AM

I guess it may depend on what alarm system is installed, how much current is used on parked car. For example in UK many had battery issues with it going flat in eg. 2 weeks not driving and such. Toyota replaced for many for free battery to 65Ah one.

DarkPira7e · 05-26-2019, 10:22 AM

My car sat in Toyota's shop for almost 3 months, no flat spots

ZionsWrath · 05-26-2019, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

My car sat in Toyota's shop for almost 3 months, no flat spots

Removing the engine alleviates flat spot worries

But OP you are overthinking, I've left cars for months no issues except filth build up.

maslin · 05-26-2019, 01:20 PM

You’ll be fine. If you’re really worried about it, a client with too many cars to drive swears by these (or something just like them?)

https://www.amazon.com/Race-Ramps-RR.../dp/B003ZAGJAM

05-26-2019, 12:21 AM	#1
jbsali Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ (Limited) Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 264 Thanks: 640 Thanked 69 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Storing car for a month. Should I worry about tire flat spots? I'm running brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's on my BRZ and i'll be away from the car for over a month. I'm not too sure if I should be worried about flat spots or wear on my tires while it sits for this long. I've seen some owners park there cars as-is, on jack stands, on carpet sample squares. Are there any best practises? I don't have access to a power source where car is parked but is in a secure underground compound. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance,

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