Storing on jack stands

[Jim_S_]

I live in snow country so my trailer will be in the barn for at least 6 months and i wondered about storing it on jack stands to prevent tire problems. I actually had a tire with a flat spot that would not correct itself even after driving. Your thoughts??

[CavemanCharlie]

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.

[Fisherman]

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.

[MFL]

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

[Community Alumni]

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.

[beemerphile1]

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.

[Dick_B]

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.