Tire flattening August 29, 2020, 01:15:14 pm Some time back I read an article that addressed the issue of tire flattening from long term rig storage on hard surface and that such flattening can weaken internal tire structure. Suggested a couple of options, one being jacking the rig up to take the load off the tires and another was some type of a tire cradle to spread out the impact of tire load. Any comments, thoughts or ideas from the group? Thanks!Ian, 2015 MB, Silver FoxSeattle
Re: Tire flattening Reply #1 – August 29, 2020, 02:25:16 pm I don't know about any "tire cradle"; all I know to do to avoid tire flattening during the down time is to take the rig out and drive it around for a while every couple of weeks or as often as it's feasible. The area where my rig is kept is a concrete surface; I use inexpensive plastic kitchen cutting mats under the tires. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=cutting+mats+for+kitchen&i=garden&crid=HETMWEO2G1Q5&sprefix=cutting+mats%2Caps%2C223&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_12
Re: Tire flattening Reply #2 – August 29, 2020, 02:27:29 pm During the RV season (everything except Dec, Jan, Feb) for me, I try to drive the RV every few weeks. Over the winter, I use my HWH jacks to take some load off of the tires. I don't know if really makes any difference.RV Doctor: OK to use hydraulic levelers when RV is stored? - RV TravelRich
Re: Tire flattening Reply #3 – August 29, 2020, 02:46:48 pm We rotate the spot sitting on the ground if we sit more than a few months. I track the bottom spot so when we return from an outing we use a different spot at the bottom.Jane
Re: Tire flattening Reply #4 – August 30, 2020, 03:36:58 am Yes I try to take the motorhome for a drive every few weeks, but I don't track the spots. Your link to the late Gary Bunzer reminded me of his many useful articles he left behind. R.I.P. RonB
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