Tyre Cushions for GT4

[Twinfan]

I guess it depends how long it'll be laid up for. Mine lives outside and over winter probably gets used once a month or so, more to keep the battery tip-top than anything else. My theory, rightly or wrongly, is that the tyres are strong enough to withstand speeds of 180mph+ so they can cope with standing still for a month at a time without deforming.

6-12 months might be different though, although even then I reckon a Cup2 would be absolutely fine if at the correct road pressure.

 

[JohnCRS]

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equipment/wheel-dollies/wd4000-450kg-wheel-dollies-set-of-four?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpJGf1cLi8gIVuIBQBh2x5g1gEAAYASABEgIOcvD_BwE

I use these wheel dollies. You need to jack the car to slide them under the wheels but get the convenience of being able to push the car around in the garage if necessary.

 

[jtbayley]

Hi Guys,

With winter fast approaching I was considering purchasing tyre cushions for my GT4 as I'm not sure how much it will be driven. Just wondering whether anyone has got any, whether they would recommend and I guess if the cushions are actually even needed?

Thanks

Josh

 

[Wollemi]

Perhaps contact Michelin technical support, who are usually very helpful, to ask their advice.

 

[Motorhead]

Josh,

If you’re planning a lengthy lay-up you may want to increase the tyre pressures. I think that’s what the chaps with the older air-cooled cars do if they’re not using their cars during the winter months. Maybe you should ask the question on the 356 or 911 (Aircooled) forums?

I’m with Dave on trying to use the car occasionally to get the oil circulating in the engine and transmission, as well as exercising all the other moving parts on the car. Far better than just letting it sit inactive for an extended period. It’s a modern car and is well-protected from the elements … it isn’t going to rust/corrode in front of your eyes! []

Jeff

 

[AndrewCS]

I guess it depends how long it'll be laid up for. My theory, rightly or wrongly, is that the tyres are strong enough to withstand speeds of 180mph+ so they can cope with standing still for a month at a time without deforming. 6-12 months might be different though, although even then I reckon a Cup2 would be absolutely fine if at the correct road pressure.

Likewise ...

You could also increase the pressures by anything up to the sidewall noted Max Inflation Pressure ... OEM`s often do this for storage & transportation purposes

 

[kitchens]

Fancied those car dollies problem don't work to well on carpeted floor ,find carpet keeps dust down and any dampness coming through have several down over 3 car storage area .I usually inflate tyres to 50 + PSI all round and every 2 to 3 months jack cars up and rotate wheels to a different position and chalk mark them so get 4 spots .also heard that it is not good to start up a car running it up to temp 90 deg and then switching off ,best to go for a run problem most will be sorned so no RT.

 

[TimG]

Like you I was concerned I might ovalize the Cup 2s, given they have very stiff sidewalls, when I laid up my car over winter.

This time last year I invested in www.kuberth.com/product/car-cushions-easyrise/ and have to say they are easy to use and I had no issues with the tyres in the spring.

They're not cheap but there again nor are replacement tyres....

 

[kitchens]

you are correct not cheap 1.146 euro think will pass will stick with my old method have done for the last 10 years and no issues .

 

[TimG]

you are correct not cheap 1.146 euro think will pass will stick with my old method have done for the last 10 years and no issues .

I think you may have done 286.07 Euro x 4 there. There are in fact x 4 tyre cusions in each pack at 286.07 Euros.

 

[kitchens]

I stand corrected [] that's better look good

 

[MrDemon]

I put 50 psi in and been ok for 10 years for the 6 months I take mine off the road.

 

[malarcy]

Local OPC service manager did a session with our region on car storage - he suggested slight over inflation was a good idea, as well as a battery conditioner.

That said ( no experience of this, I tend to use mine over the winter ) the club shop sells these ..... Tyre Trainers

 

[TimG]

Local OPC service manager did a session with our region on car storage - he suggested slight over inflation was a good idea, as well as a battery conditioner.

That said ( no experience of this, I tend to use mine over the winter ) the club shop sells these ..... Tyre Trainers

I put 50 psi in and been ok for 10 years for the 6 months I take mine off the road.

I think upping the tyre PSI works in some cases but for Cup 2s with their particularly stiff side walls it might not be enough for over winter/lengthy storage.

I have heard (or perhaps read it on the forum somewhere) that ovalisation can be driven out (with the aid of heat and time) but that just confirmed to me the ovalisation is an issue to be aware of and reconfirmed prevention is better than the cure.

 

[MrDemon]

Local OPC service manager did a session with our region on car storage - he suggested slight over inflation was a good idea, as well as a battery conditioner.

That said ( no experience of this, I tend to use mine over the winter ) the club shop sells these ..... Tyre Trainers

I put 50 psi in and been ok for 10 years for the 6 months I take mine off the road.

I think upping the tyre PSI works in some cases but for Cup 2s with their particularly stiff side walls it might not be enough for over winter/lengthy storage.

I have heard (or perhaps read it on the forum somewhere) that ovalisation can be driven out (with the aid of heat and time) but that just confirmed to me the ovalisation is an issue to be aware of and reconfirmed prevention is better than the cure.

its fine I am on Cup 2's 50 psi over 4 months is no issue