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Jan 13, 2011 | 01:01 PM

Steven997GT2

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Tire Flat Spots

What do you guys use when you store your cars. Im looking for something to put under the wheels to prevent the flat spot. I do not want to jack the car up, nor spend alot of $$$.

Jan 13, 2011 | 01:27 PM

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I've used cheap rugs, on top of wood; also over inflate the tires. both will fight flat spots.

Jan 13, 2011 | 02:08 PM

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Easier solution drive the car

Jan 13, 2011 | 02:29 PM

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Jan 13, 2011 | 02:58 PM

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As per the Porsche owners manual, at least for the manuals of those of us in Canada where long storage is not uncommon, it says to overinflate the tires during storage. As an additional precaution, I've put a few cardboard squares down under the tires as well.

Jan 13, 2011 | 03:28 PM

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I drive mine as often as I can. In southern CT we have snow now so I have to wait until it melts

Jan 13, 2011 | 05:23 PM

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depends on how long you are storing. if it's just for a winter, what's said is more than enough.

if you are talking about a few years, then i would jack up the car.

either way, make sure the storage location is free from flood, rodents.