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Old 10-30-2012, 04:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Do you guys put the Z on the jack-stand or just inflate the tires to 40ish ??
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Do you guys put the Z on the jack-stand or just inflate the tires to 40ish ??
I did neither last year and had no issues come spring.
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Do you guys put the Z on the jack-stand or just inflate the tires to 40ish ??
I'd never jack stand it, bad to let your suspension just hang there all winter IMHO. The only reason you'd ever jack it is if you are worried about flat spots on the tires. With today's tires, that's a thing of the past.

Having said that, I jack mine and put 4 rubber mats under each tire. I bought them at COSTCO (the Goodyear garage floor mats), and just cut them to size. Then I put her back down on the mats. The weight of the car then shapes the rubber mats to the tires. Cheap trick!

But, it really isn't required.
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I'd never jack stand it, bad to let your suspension just hang there all winter IMHO. The only reason you'd ever jack it is if you are worried about flat spots on the tires. With today's tires, that's a thing of the past.

Having said that, I jack mine and put 4 rubber mats under each tire. I bought them at COSTCO (the Goodyear garage floor mats), and just cut them to size. Then I put her back down on the mats. The weight of the car then shapes the rubber mats to the tires. Cheap trick!

But, it really isn't required.

I didn't do anything to mine last year too and everything was ok when spring came, I did move the car a bit during Winter when I get a chance.

Thanks for all the input!!
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I'd never jack stand it, bad to let your suspension just hang there all winter IMHO. The only reason you'd ever jack it is if you are worried about flat spots on the tires. With today's tires, that's a thing of the past.
Exactly this. Putting your car on a jack stand for an extended period will damage your suspensions. Especially for those who changed into aftermarket springs/coilovers.

Simply inflate your tires to 40-ish, and check the inflation once a while (I do it once a month), and will keep flat spots to a minimum.

Even if there were minor flat spots on your tires after winter, take it out for a spin on a highway when spring/summer returns, and they'll go away.

Been doing this for the past few years without a problem.

Also recommended is either disconnect your battery, or connect your battery with a battery tender device (Such as those made by CTEK)
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