Storing on jack stands

I like the idea of taking the load off the tires but I prefer railroad ties for more stability. Cut them into 18 inch lengths or so.

Tires are meant to be on the ground, there will be no problems.

Jacking the trailer and placing on stands is more likely to cause problems like tweaking the frame.

Never had an issue with flat spotting a tire. I just inflate them between 10-15 lbs over max, set them on 2x8's and cover them.

Typically tire manufacturers suggest to over-inflate for storage.

PackerBacker wrote:
Never had an issue with flat spotting a tire. I just inflate them between 10-15 lbs over max, set them on 2x8's and cover them.

Typically tire manufacturers suggest to over-inflate for storage.

I agree with this, but I just add about 5 lbs. over max, so 70 lbs., instead of 65, works for me. Jacking to raise trailer, to lift tires off for storage, would not be the best idea, IMO.

Jerry

After 27 years, I don't have frame problems or flat spotting tires either. Mine sits on 4 jackstands with quite a bit of weight taken off the suspension.

I realize this is not the solution you are looking for or, a answer to your question.

But, Could you just jack it up once a winter and spin the tires over to a different spot?

I leave my TT in the shed all winter setting on the dirt floor and have never had a problem. (Not 6 months though) We have dozens of tires on our farm equipment setting for 6 months or even a year on dirt and don't have problems with flat spots either.

I think you might just have had a bad tire.