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CA_POPPY
Explorer
Jan 10, 2015

Parking on concrete slab

Our class B is parked on concrete, outdoors, all the time. It's a 20' PW Excel TD. Did I read somewhere about a mat that can be put under the vehicle (and driven up on)to prevent the concrete from leaching moisture out of the tires? We recently had to replace tires, not because of wear, but because of that fine line cracking of the sidewalls. Of course, our desert heat and sunshine doesn't help much either. Thanks for any info.
  • joelc's avatar
    joelc
    Explorer III
    Arizona Kid wrote:
    5 Myths about flat spots.


    I had heard that concrete over a period of time can damage the tires. Whether it does or not is immaterial. Putting a place mat beteen tire and the ground won't hurt.
  • From my research, no, concrete does not leach moisture from tires.
  • heat sun and ozone kill tires.

    long periods sitting form flat spots.

    get some tire covers ( I noticed in November alot of those darn election signs are being used to shade tires!)

    when sitting for long periods, I use jackstands to relieve some of the weight from the tires and suspension

    I have a big jack...I have jackstands already so no added cost.

    or...just start it up and drive a few miles every couple of weeks- that will move the fluids around in your motor. I would suggest driving far enough to get the motor fully warmed to boil off any water from condensation

    Mike