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It's hard to prove a negative, but how do you know it helps? Could it be that if you did nothing that you would not gotten flat spots either? Logic is that even with increased pressure there is still a part of the tire that flattens due to the weight of the car. It's just a smaller spot at best. Taking weight off completely eliminates that. Over inflating could cause other problems, but it's hard to speculate.
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In TN, it's not hard at all. I do agree that it's hard to find in some areas though. If you can get it, then it's a good idea to use it if the car will sit for months. It's also good to fill the tank to reduce condensation regardless of the gas.
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It's hard to prove a negative, but how do you know it helps? Could it be that if you did nothing that you would not gotten flat spots either? Logic is that even with increased pressure there is still a part of the tire that flattens due to the weight of the car. It's just a smaller spot at best. Taking weight off completely eliminates that. Over inflating could cause other problems, but it's hard to speculate.
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Yes for sure, fill up the tank to the maximum before storage. When we think of fuel stabilizer, we think of usages such as marine equipment and lawn mowers, snow blowers, I think that was what it was intended before. Or maybe... perhaps it was also intended for classic vehicles and garage queens.
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It's hard to prove a negative, but how do you know it helps? Could it be that if you did nothing that you would not gotten flat spots either? Logic is that even with increased pressure there is still a part of the tire that flattens due to the weight of the car. It's just a smaller spot at best. Taking weight off completely eliminates that. Over inflating could cause other problems, but it's hard to speculate.
Edit: I have a two door garage and the side is full, I do nkt have any room to put a jack under the vehicle up and put jack stands. Maybe only the other side but I don't that is good for the suspension. I do agree jacking up is the best choice.
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I always wonder why dealerships I come across overinflate their tires up to sidewall maximum pressures when sitting on the lot, it is not just MB, most car brands does the same thing, and especially true if it has to sit through months on a vessel. So maybe perhaps there is some truth to it on preventing flat spots? I mean, I have anecdotal experience but it doesn't really mean much to anyone else
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Interesting. I've never heard that before. Certainly suggests that increasing pressure helps, but also that it doesn't totally eliminate the issue. With it going away in a relatively short time suggests no permanent damage to the steel belts, but it having this happen over and over could cause a premature failure of a belt.
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Interesting. I've never heard that before. Certainly suggests that increasing pressure helps, but also that it doesn't totally eliminate the issue. With it going away in a relatively short time suggests no permanent damage to the steel belts, but it having this happen over and over could cause a premature failure of a belt.
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Perhaps I should just get these next time https://www.homedepot.com/product/ra...ers/1000821217
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Um, reason why I linked it because I was curious, not because I disagree with you, matter of fact, overinflating to prevent flat spotting was something I've been doing all the time and works well in my experience. This doesn't say why you shouldn't just says you should not with no explanation. So up for debate.
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Just realized the homedepot link is broken, here just use this: https://www.raceramps.com/car-storag.../flatstoppers/
I am not sure if these are effective though.
I am not sure if these are effective though.
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Just realized the homedepot link is broken, here just use this: https://www.raceramps.com/car-storag.../flatstoppers/
I am not sure if these are effective though.
I am not sure if these are effective though.
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Just realized the homedepot link is broken, here just use this: https://www.raceramps.com/car-storag.../flatstoppers/
I am not sure if these are effective though.
I am not sure if these are effective though.
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