Best way to store C7 to avoid flat spotting tires

TorchahariC7 · 11-11-2013, 11:16 PM

Vin #1011 Here. Unfortunately I live in Michigan so she has to be in hibernation for a few months. I do have a heated and epoxy floored garage. What is the best way to store my baby and avoid ruining the sticky Michelins? Jack stands? Tires on wood? Tires on 1/2" thick rubber tiles? Any help would be much appreciated.

purpleRac3r · 11-12-2013, 06:02 AM

I suggest looking up Race Ramps on the internet. They have flat spot eliminators just for that purpose that are light-weight and will last the life of your car. I have a set of their ramps and love them! And they won't damage your epoxy floor like jack stands or wood might.

Brabolus · 11-12-2013, 08:18 AM

those ramps look like a great and much safer alternative to jacking up the car

Glen e · 11-12-2013, 08:39 AM

with today's tires and just one winter, flatspotting is a bit of an urban myth...google it...but the ramps work good and also many use a small piece of carpet...

jashobbsie · 11-12-2013, 10:14 AM

If you are storing for 6 -7 months font worry about flat spotting...

surfnkd · 11-12-2013, 01:27 PM

When I was at Corvettes at Carlisle in August, the engineers from GM warned that these tires will flat spot, and to move it often.

11-12-2013, 06:02 AM	#2
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11-12-2013, 08:39 AM	#4
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	with today's tires and just one winter, flatspotting is a bit of an urban myth...google it...but the ramps work good and also many use a small piece of carpet... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

11-12-2013, 10:14 AM	#5
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11-11-2013, 11:16 PM	#1
TorchahariC7 Drives: 2014 Z-51 Torch Red / Kalahari Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Washington Township, MI Posts: 4	Best way to store C7 to avoid flat spotting tires Vin #1011 Here. Unfortunately I live in Michigan so she has to be in hibernation for a few months. I do have a heated and epoxy floored garage. What is the best way to store my baby and avoid ruining the sticky Michelins? Jack stands? Tires on wood? Tires on 1/2" thick rubber tiles? Any help would be much appreciated.

11-12-2013, 08:18 AM	#3
Brabolus Drives: me crazy Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Treasure Coast, FL Posts: 8	those ramps look like a great and much safer alternative to jacking up the car

11-12-2013, 01:27 PM	#6
surfnkd Drives: 2014 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 25	When I was at Corvettes at Carlisle in August, the engineers from GM warned that these tires will flat spot, and to move it often.