07SGT Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 I drove my 2007 SGT today for the first time in about 8 months. The tires had only about 25-26 psi. The car has been sitting in a garage, with the engine started about 1-2 a month for about 45-60 minutes each time. My question is do the original BFG tires flat spot when sitting for too long? I swear there were constant, consistent thunks as I was driving it to the gas station. Once I put air in the tires, about 36 psi, and drove for about 10 more minutes, the thunking went away. Does anyone know if our original BFG's are subject or prone to flat spotting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0128 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Most tires will get a temporary flat spot when they sit for long periods. Most of the time it goes away...sometimes not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbytexan Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 I drove my 2007 SGT today for the first time in about 8 months. The tires had only about 25-26 psi. The car has been sitting in a garage, with the engine started about 1-2 a month for about 45-60 minutes each time. My question is do the original BFG tires flat spot when sitting for too long? I swear there were constant, consistent thunks as I was driving it to the gas station. Once I put air in the tires, about 36 psi, and drove for about 10 more minutes, the thunking went away. Does anyone know if our original BFG's are subject or prone to flat spotting? You should make sure your tires are properly inflated at all times if possible. If you have your car stored at a location where you don't have an air compressor then you could bring along a portable air tank and inflate your tires each time you start your car. It's good to move your car 3 or 4 feet forward or backwards to reposition the tires also to help keep from having flat spots. Good-Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelman Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 F1's on my GT 500 do the same thing, so I don't let it sit too long anymore! A lot of tires will do that, even the big ol bruisers on my work van, when they sit for several weeks without moving. Usually when they warm up, within a few miles, they'll smooth out. Like everything else, exercise keeps you in the best shape (hey, round's a shape and I'm good and round!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoChris Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Living in Chicago I store a few cars from Nov thru March. I over inflate all tires to 50psi and have never had flat spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
americaniron Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 It's only a temporary thing, and will go away after a few miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Dennis Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 "It's only a temporary thing, and will go away after a few miles." I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 "It's only a temporary thing, and will go away after a few miles." I agree. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandy09 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Typically if I'm not going to drive herfor 30+ ill store her in the air. Its kinda a pita, but i had a 93gt with brand new rubber. Didn't move for about 4 months and they stayed that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I am using these this year http://www.raceramps.com/flatstoppers.aspx. Never had a prob with any of my previous vehicles flat spotting but I also like the idea the tires were off the cement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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