JohnSyn Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 what pressure do people put in their tyres when not using the car for a while? I have never done this but it looks like my Boxster is going to stay in the garage for a few more weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 I store my winter wheels at the usual pressure. The car however does get moved about to mow lawn etc just so they stay round. That said it also gets used for the shopping run. I'm planning to do some work and clean her over Easter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Patt said: The car however does get moved about to mow lawn Bl**dy he'll that's clever. Must look at the options list more closely. Well someone had to bite, didn't they?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 1 minute ago, red rocket said: Bl**dy he'll that's clever. Must look at the options list more closely. Well someone had to bite, didn't they?! Personally I noted and then discarded as too obvious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 Just now, rowbos said: Personally I noted and then discarded as too obvious As the Americans say, yada yada yada! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, red rocket said: As the Americans say, yada yada yada! Blah Blah Blah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 I get a knock at my door and asked to move the car - the neighbour doesn't want to take a chance of a stone or something pinging up - simples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 If (as I have read it) you are talking about storing your car wheels on and are talking about the wheels on the car the the general advise is to increase pressure to help avoid flat spots. This particular classic car storage place recommends 1.5 times normal. http://www.cumbriacarstorage.co.uk/indoor_car_storage.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted April 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, Greenman said: f (as I have read it) you are talking about storing your car wheels on and are talking about the wheels on the car Yep...thanks for info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 This crossed my mind as I am about to put my summers tyres on ( optimistically) One and a half seems a bit high to me, i found that link from Cumbira. Here is a link from Continental which suggest just 3 psi over but never more than the recommended maximum cold inflation pressure which is often found on the side wall. https://www.continental-tyres.co.uk/car/all-about-tyres/tyre-damages/flat-spotting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 Checking my Michelin's the Max. indicated pressure is 50psi over a normal driving pressure of 30psi (fronts) so maybe the advice from cumbria car storage is not so far off, as it would be 5 psi under the max. in my case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted April 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 thanks for info Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 4 hours ago, red rocket said: Bl**dy he'll that's clever. Must look at the options list more closely. He’s got a very low front splitter😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 Some useful storage tips here. This guy is a bit of a tyre geek and tends to know what he’s talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelin Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 I was just going to post the above. 10-15 psi above I believe. I'l have to nip to my unit and do this. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonttt Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 I’ve stored many cars over many years and you only need to over inflate tyres by 15psi if your storing without use for >1 year IMHO......I’ve just got the boxster out after 6 months and I overinflated by 4psi, pressure is now almost spot on and only needed adjusting +/- 1psi on each wheel..........the jury is also out on raising a car as shown on the vid /Leaving on axle stands as the consensus is that is causes more harm than good as it stresses the suspension in a position it was not designed to “sit” in..........if you storing for up to 12 months 4-6psi over inflated tyres, battery maintainer and try to top up the fuel tank is all you need to worry about .............. ps the last time I has problems with flatted out tyres the car had been stood for nearly 3 years, within 2 miles of driving it was back to normal......the guy also fails to differentiate run flats (and he has a BMW on the ramp behind him)....they require less over inflation for obvious reasons but they will still lose pressure so no harm in overinflating them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelin Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 I think I'll pop 5 psi in each this week given we aren't moving anywhere at the moment 🥴 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Honest John in the Telegraph recommends 15psi over normal pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonttt Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 C 50% over standard seems overkill to me .......not sure it would do any harm if your pump will got that high ie close to 50psi.....the rears in my 993 are 44 standard I think......I would not fancy putting them up to 60 ..........I usually just put 4psi more in them with no problems and that often stood for 10 months - 12 months without moving........ The main thing is to overinflated them if the car is going to be stored for a few months as they will lose pressure............by putting c 4psi over you cash safely run the car after the lay up......if you go 15 psi you will need to remember to deflate them before you drive any distance or they will wear unevenly 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted April 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Thanks for the info chaps I got the car out of the garage yesterday and ran it up and down the drive a few times. Just pumped tyres up to normal pressure as they had only lost around 1-1.5 psi. Will do the same in a couple of weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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