tireman9 Report post Posted October 12, 2015 As we get to the season where part timers start planning on parking their RVs for a few months and for Full Timers to head South and many will be "hiding out" in the warmer states. Either way there are some items I would suggest be done to your tires before parking. 1. Give them a good look over, checking for bulges, cuts or locations of extra wear on the tread. If you find something out of the ordinary you might want it looked at sooner rather than 6 months from now. 2. Give them a good wash with the same soap & water you would use on the side of your coach. I would suggest you also use of wash cloths similar to what you would use on the painted side of the coach and not some stiff bristle brush. 3. Cover your tires to protect them from exposure to direct Sunlight. Also don't park them near any electric motors. 4. Don't park on wet surface such as sand or dirt. A piece of 2x8 will work under each tire, jsut be sure to support the entire footprint. 5. I suggest you inflate the tires to the pressure molded on the tire sidewall. This will help reduce the potential for "flatspotting" which creates a rough ride from the tire being out of round. I do have a blog post on Winterizing if you want more information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted October 12, 2015 Thank you Roger! I was just thinking about this the other day....you answered my question on your blog, put wood under them. My coach parks on a gravel base when stored, tires covered and cleaned 1st. Thanks again. Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted October 12, 2015 Thanks again tireman9, I purchased a stall mat from tractor supply, and cut it up in 12X18, and 18X18 pads, I use them for leveling and also always park with at least one under each tire to help keep the tire separated from the ground elements. Kay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
