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Different tire question

wyliec

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About 8 years ago, I mentioned I had purchased rubber stall mats to place under my Spyder's tires during the winter months to prevent flat spots. Everyone that answered said it wasn't necessary due to the way the tire is made and the compounds used. Fast forward to about 2 months ago, and someone said they purchased rubber mats to place under their Spyder's tires to prevent flat spots, and everyone that responded said that was a good idea. So, is it necessary to take precautions for developing flat spots on the Spyder's tires?
 
Hi Ron,
I put my bike up on some carpet mats; it just makes me feel as if I'm taking better care of it. :D

I think that it's just a case of:

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Both of my :spyder2::spyder:sit on a concrete floor in a 50 degree heated garage. They "sleep" from November until late March, early April--depending on weather. I am looking at a week or two until the ice is off my two block country lane now--then it is free and clear to ride. Darn mountains blocking the direct sunlight. I have not noticed "flat spots" but will pay particular attention when I fire them up for the first ride. Am thinking that in the "big picture" scope, it is not an issue anyone needs to worry about. A few miles of run time and the tires will be back to "normal.":yes:
 
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Regarding flat spots occurring on tires ..... it can happen, however it's more likely on a heavier vehicle ..... and those STALL, mats imho won't prevent this ..... they aren't soft enough ...... a horse may start at 1100 + lbs standing on a very small area ( 4 legs X 6 in circles ) so those mats need to be very, very hard to support that weight per square inch of pressure........ just get the tire PSI up to the Max for that tire and don't worry about it unless the floor is usually damp then put something waterproof under the tire .............. Mike :thumbup:
 
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