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  1. 04-16-2020, 11:53 AM #1
    NZVW
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    Flat spot

    Hi all,
    Due to this Covid-19 I decided to leave my home town and head to our Lake property for the Lockdown.
    My question is this.
    How long can you leave a car just sitting in the garage before you "FLAT SPOT" the tyres.
    They have been 'sitting' for 4 weeks now and I am expecting them to remain stationary for at least another 8 weeks.
    Medium Compound Yoko's
    Thanks in advance.
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  2. 04-16-2020, 12:00 PM #2
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    I have left cars sitting in my garage for much longer without a 'flat spot' issue. You can also combat this by adding 10 pounds of air pressure to each tire.
    No sweat!
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    I've never had flat spotting on any car stored over the winter in my garage, so up to 4-5 months shouldn't be an issue for all kinds of street compound tires I have used over the years. I do overinflate them by 10 psi, but that's about it.

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  4. 04-16-2020, 03:38 PM #4
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    Flat spotting seemed to be an issue pre radials not post.
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