Different kind of inflation question.

[Rockettman]

I was thinking of filling my tires up almost to maximum pressure (my Marauder and my Mustang) for storing for the winter so they don't get flat spots.
Does this sound like a good or bad idea?
Has anyone had experience with this?
Maybe it's better to leave them up on jack-stands instead?
(One is outside - the other inside for "winter sleepy").

[Blk Mamba]

I think that flat spot "stuff" was about the old nylon belted tires, for being stored anytime less than a year, I don't think anything special should be done.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

You will still feel flat spots when you finally move it..but will most likely go away, mine did.

[J D]

If you put it up on jack stands don't for get to turn off the rear airbag suspension in the trunk.

[Got_1]

its best to leave the suspension loaded when left for a period of time and don't worry about flat spotting. it will go away after a few miles of driving. cars sit on dealership lots for a long time.....no worries

[Rockettman]

Thanks everyone.
:beer:

[Adam12]

i work in a dealer inflate the tires to at least 50psi when you store them. flat spots will happen, i always air up my tires when i store mine and i never have a problem with flat spots

[Stranger in the Black Sedan]

Couldn't hurt to air them up to higher psi, I would.

[CRUZTAKER]

You will still feel flat spots when you finally move it..but will most likely go away, mine did.

Yes...you will as stated.

No big deal however. They run out after the first 100 miles of driving after she is awaken from hibernation.

Key: Park on pieces of plywood. ;)

[Bluerauder]

i work in a dealer inflate the tires to at least 50psi when you store them. flat spots will happen, i always air up my tires when i store mine and i never have a problem with flat spots
The BFG OEM sidewalls clearly say 44 psi Maximum. Why would a dealer allow you to overinflate the tires beyond the safety limit stamped on the tire?

[Stranger in the Black Sedan]

I think they have the maximum LOAD rating at 44 psi. That doesn't mean the tire will blow out above that. The tire will just have less load rating. For that matter, running a tire with a max load rated at 44 psi, at the manufacturers 32 psi recommended, is running it at a lower load rating.

[Rockettman]

Ok...I'm just wondering if filling it up to almost full as it sits until spring is bad for the tire; or worth it at all.
Not driving it around. Not worried about blowing it out at highway speed.

[Marauderjack]

Yes...you will as stated.

No big deal however. They run out after the first 100 miles of driving after she is awaken from hibernation.

Key: Park on pieces of plywood. ;)

I don't store anything down here but what does "plywood" have to do with it Barry??:confused:

[CRUZTAKER]

I don't store anything down here but what does "plywood" have to do with it Barry??:confused:

Well...this coming from my grandfather, deceased, senior development engineer BFGoodrich, Akron, Ohio, 1933-1969.
My father also worked for over 37 years with Firestone as a tire builder and later in his carrer management.
I have NO experience in the industry...but stayed at a Holiday Inn Express two weeks ago.

Concrete is not neccesarily an enemy of tires. However, make sure the floor surface is free of any petroleum product contamination. These products will attack rubber and can cause significant damage to compound characteristics. Always place a barrier such as plastic, cardboard, or plywood between the tires and the ground surface. Cover your tires to block out direct sunlight. Make sure your tires are fully inflated with air.
Flat spotting (setting) of the tires from sitting in one position for an extended length of time is normal. This 'set' should work itself out of the tires after being put back into operation.