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snowcatter · 10-22-2020, 01:35 PM

Yes, what he said. I should have clarified that I was referring to the tires that would be installed on a ZL1 (typically supercar tires) do not have issues with "flat spots" Yes cheap tires can develop some flat spots due to temperature extremes but even those will drive out after a few miles. I would like to think the OP doesn't have cheap tires on his baby. I also don't use stabil in any of my stored vehicles, but I do use non e premium because it's the ethanol that damages the fuel system in storage. I appreciate the recommendation of the CTEK as I have yet to own a battery tender that can be trusted...they all seem to be garbage. But honestly as far as flat spots go I live in the snow belt, been storing vehicles over the winter for 20+ years now and have never experienced flat spots on my tires....ever.

0stones0 · 10-22-2020, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by snowcatter

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But honestly as far as flat spots go I live in the snow belt, been storing vehicles over the winter for 20+ years now and have never experienced flat spots on my tires....ever.

Totally agree on this point. Just have your tires to pressure before storing and let it sit. No flat spots in all my years, as well.

ZMEnow · 10-22-2020, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Limelight

Thanks. Would the CTEK 40-206 MXS 5.0-12 Volt Battery Charger work fine? I saw this on Amazon but it says it’s not compatible with a 2013 Camaro for some reason so thought I’d ask. Never heard of CTEK before but it looks to have some good features and gets excellent reviews.

I have the 4.3 which works on any 12. Volt system. Has a selection for bike/Atv/ lawn tractor, small battery, and full size 12 volt car truck. I don’t think the 5.0 has the small battery selection other than that they are the same. But you could confirm that by a quick call to them.

Just read on their site and the diff is the 4.3 does an alternator charge test. Never used that feature.

Happy_Dan · 10-23-2020, 06:26 AM

Sheesh, name calling? Really?

Maybe some of this is about what we call things. I would not really call what I experience flat spots. When I think of flat spots I think of Nascar when they lock them up and scrub the rubber right off the tire.

What I do experience happens when the car sits for a long winter. First drive, the tires are wobbling and thumping for a while then even out. I avoid even that happening by parking on the foam. It's so cheap, why not?

I works for me and I have Michelin Super Sports on my car.

PJMZL1 · 10-23-2020, 12:20 PM

Ctek. I put rubber mats under my tires to avoid the concrete pulling moisture from the tires.

ZMEnow · 10-23-2020, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMEnow

I have the 4.3 which works on any 12. Volt system. Has a selection for bike/Atv/ lawn tractor, small battery, and full size 12 volt car truck. I don’t think the 5.0 has the small battery selection other than that they are the same. But you could confirm that by a quick call to them.

Just read on their site and the diff is the 4.3 does an alternator charge test. Never used that feature.

Read a little more last night and the 5.0 is actually a newer version of the 4.3 and has the cold weather charging adjustment as an automagic feature vs. manually activating. So I ordered one, and will put the old 4.3 on the John Deere. Thanks for asking a question that ultimately makes me spend more money...

Mr V · 10-23-2020, 05:50 PM

I use these. Not cheap but figured I would have them forever. It could be they are something I don't need to worry about but with the price I paid for the michelins it gives me piece of mind.

silversleeper · 10-24-2020, 02:45 PM

Let it run once a month for 30min, with garage door up 6" to avoid carbon monoxide buildup. Move it forward one month then back the next month at least 4". If it's super cold you might need to run it an hour, having oil temps up at 200 for a good 20min. It is debatable if 5min startups do more harm than good. Mostly good except possible moisture buildups.

Don't feel like typing all the things this helps do for pumps, injectors, bearings, seals, belts and oiling and fluid moving and coating things.

Little Walter · 10-25-2020, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by snowcatter

Seriously? Flat spots? These aren't bias ply tires on a 55 buick. I store my car every winter and have never had an issue with developing flat spots in the tires. You guys are filling his head with nonsense ��

10-23-2020, 12:20 PM	#19
PJMZL1 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 274	Ctek. I put rubber mats under my tires to avoid the concrete pulling moisture from the tires. __________________ 2015 ZL1 M6

10-23-2020, 05:50 PM	#21
Mr V Drives: 2011 VR SS Vert Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 372	I use these. Not cheap but figured I would have them forever. It could be they are something I don't need to worry about but with the price I paid for the michelins it gives me piece of mind. Attached Images

10-22-2020, 01:35 PM	#15
snowcatter Drives: 2013 ZL1 Coupe M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Priest River Posts: 41 View My Garage	Yes, what he said. I should have clarified that I was referring to the tires that would be installed on a ZL1 (typically supercar tires) do not have issues with "flat spots" Yes cheap tires can develop some flat spots due to temperature extremes but even those will drive out after a few miles. I would like to think the OP doesn't have cheap tires on his baby. I also don't use stabil in any of my stored vehicles, but I do use non e premium because it's the ethanol that damages the fuel system in storage. I appreciate the recommendation of the CTEK as I have yet to own a battery tender that can be trusted...they all seem to be garbage. But honestly as far as flat spots go I live in the snow belt, been storing vehicles over the winter for 20+ years now and have never experienced flat spots on my tires....ever.

10-23-2020, 06:26 AM	#18
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,239	Sheesh, name calling? Really? Maybe some of this is about what we call things. I would not really call what I experience flat spots. When I think of flat spots I think of Nascar when they lock them up and scrub the rubber right off the tire. What I do experience happens when the car sits for a long winter. First drive, the tires are wobbling and thumping for a while then even out. I avoid even that happening by parking on the foam. It's so cheap, why not? I works for me and I have Michelin Super Sports on my car.

10-24-2020, 02:45 PM	#22
silversleeper Big Crow Drives: '13 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,486	Let it run once a month for 30min, with garage door up 6" to avoid carbon monoxide buildup. Move it forward one month then back the next month at least 4". If it's super cold you might need to run it an hour, having oil temps up at 200 for a good 20min. It is debatable if 5min startups do more harm than good. Mostly good except possible moisture buildups. Don't feel like typing all the things this helps do for pumps, injectors, bearings, seals, belts and oiling and fluid moving and coating things.