Flatstoppers Tire Supports

the performace shop i work at uses them on their track cars... not that exact brand but they work... and its stored indoors... not sure how it would work sitting outside. Hope this helps....


Jay
 
I just wish they weren't so expensive.
 
if your just stroing the car fr the winter... u can just get 4 jak stand and put it on there... works just as well IMO :xyxthumbs:

Jay
 
We've got em on my fiancée's Mustang. Easier to get it in and out without having to put it on Jack stands and let the suspension hang, especially when she so sparatically takes it out. We have noticed a huge difference from parking it on these. Sat for 3 months on them then took it out on a nice day with no vibes, we were sold.
 
mccoytb said:
We've got em on my fiancée's Mustang. Easier to get it in and out without having to put it on Jack stands and let the suspension hang, especially when she so sparatically takes it out. We have noticed a huge difference from parking it on these. Sat for 3 months on them then took it out on a nice day with no vibes, we were sold.
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I'm strongly considering getting these but I'm hung up on the cost. It just doesn't seem like they should be that expensive.
 
mcpp66 said:
I'm strongly considering getting these but I'm hung up on the cost. It just doesn't seem like they should be that expensive.
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They're very strong and very light! I bought a set a few years ago and loved them enough to buy a set of ramps for maintenance this year. They're certainly not the cheapest thing around, but they're going to last!
 
Yeah, guess I'll just have to see what my wallet will allow me to do.
 
Tires getting flat spots pretty much went away with bias ply tires. IMHO these are a waste of money for radial tires.
 
Well, I left my car in the garage last year and didn't have any issues. However, when there was no precipitation I'd take it out of the garage and into the driveway and let it run for a little bit. Perhaps that's all that's needed to prevent flat spots?
 
mcpp66 said:
Well, I left my car in the garage last year and didn't have any issues. However, when there was no precipitation I'd take it out of the garage and into the driveway and let it run for a little bit. Perhaps that's all that's needed to prevent flat spots?
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I happen to know of a couple Camaro's that sit for better then 6 months out of the year and never once had a flat spot. IMO these things are just a gimmick.
 
I have 2 cars that are rarely driven. BOTH get flat spots on the tires. One has Pzero Rosso's on it and the other has some Sumi HTR's on it. I've heard that pumping the tires up to the 50 psi range can help. I just occasionally jack the car up and spin the tires to a different spot. I've been thinking of getting these preventers as well.


There are also MUCH cheaper alternatives than the ones AG sells.
 
Dubbin1 said:
I happen to know of a couple Camaro's that sit for better then 6 months out of the year and never once had a flat spot. IMO these things are just a gimmick.
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:iagree:For long-term storage, and if you don't have a climate controlled garage (heat/air-conditioning/humidifier/de-humidifier), lay a tarp down on the parking surface, cut some plywood that will fit under each tire, drive your vehicle onto the plywood=just a couple of dollars. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere!
 
Too late..........I already bought them.
 
mcpp66 said:
Too late..........I already bought them.
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Alright then. In a related issue: Would you be so kind to let us know how you manage the mount/dismount of the vehicle onto/off-of these devices? Thanks.
 
I bought Yoga mats and cut them to the same size as the ramps. Yoga mats are made to not slip so that was all it took.
 
mcpp66 said:
I bought Yoga mats and cut them to the same size as the ramps. Yoga mats are made to not slip so that was all it took.
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Great Idea---Hope this cures all your ails---If not the yoga mats can be used as a cushion for your knees during prayer sessions.......grasshopper (Kung Fu series reference). LOL
 
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