Keeping tires off the ground this winter
11-09-2007, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by IFryRice,Nov 8 2007, 06:10 PM
I have to ask then, what's the difference in leaving in on foam insulation then the typical ground?
the foam blocks I use are 2" thick, by the time the car has settled down into them I have effectively raised the car 2.75"+ off the ground. This extra height allows for more airflow, thus helping to reduce condensation issues for people like me who do not have a heated garage, thus the inside of the garage goes through some big temp swings from clear sunny days to nights.
11-09-2007, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by asiantrick,Nov 8 2007, 05:20 PM
On this website and they said that it's better to leave the car on the jack stand. Seems like people have different opinions.
http://www.78ta.com/resto/jack.htm
http://www.78ta.com/resto/jack.htm
11-09-2007, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Triple-H,Nov 8 2007, 10:14 AM
Go read this thread...
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=247621
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=247621
I could not have said it better...
11-26-2007, 12:50 PM
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What Goodyear says:
5. How do I store my vehicle without removing the tires?
Ideally, a vehicle in storage should be placed on blocks to remove all weight from the tires. If the vehicle cannot be put on blocks, follow these steps for tire protection:
Completely unload the vehicle so that minimum weight will be placed on the tires
Inflate tires to recommended operating pressure plus 25%. Ensure that the rim manufacturer
5. How do I store my vehicle without removing the tires?
Ideally, a vehicle in storage should be placed on blocks to remove all weight from the tires. If the vehicle cannot be put on blocks, follow these steps for tire protection:
Completely unload the vehicle so that minimum weight will be placed on the tires
Inflate tires to recommended operating pressure plus 25%. Ensure that the rim manufacturer
11-26-2007, 12:56 PM
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11-26-2007, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by KnowledgeIsPower,Nov 26 2007, 04:30 PM
i would highly reccomend using jack stands and lowering car ontop...something about the idea of driving my car up 4-6" of foam doesnt appeal to me