Drag Radials and winter storage

[98 svt]

This winter, I will be storing my car under a carport that is attached to my house. The driveway is paved asphalt. I'm wondering how susceptible MT E/T Streets are to flat spotting. I usually air up my tires to max PSI for storage, but this is my first year with DRs.
I considered some FlatStoppers, but I dont think I need them.

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[96dreamer]

I'd put it on jack stands if possible, seems like a cheaper solution than the race ramps. My NT05R's had noticeable flat spots after sitting for the winter. They went away after a few miles but it was definitely noticeable.

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

Double check what MT says the acceptable temp range is, they might need to come inside

 

[98 svt]

Double check what MT says the acceptable temp range is, they might need to come inside

"Mickey Thompson suggests that you keep tires away from extreme high and low temperatures."
They are not really specific as far as temps go.

 

[derklug]

Mine say to bring them inside and reduce tire pressure to below 20psi

 

[CobraSam]

Do you periodically run your car throughout the winter? If so, just move it forwards or backwards a few inches each time, you’ll be fine.

 

[VRYALT3R3D]

You should remove the wheels and put them in storage in a warm area. It is very bad advice to leave them on the car in freezing conditions.

The moment the tires are exposed to freezing conditions, glassification occurs and the tire compound deteriorates and becomes permanently damaged.

 

[CobraSam]

Well, it’s worked just fine for me over the last 15 or so years of owning mustangs with Drag radials. Garage and no garage. Never had an issue. Not to say I didn’t have some sort of degradation to the rubber compound, just never noticed it. This includes storing many sets of DR’s and Bias slicks over the winter, then using them at the track come spring. No loss of traction or drop in 60’ times or anything. How many tires are exposed to freezing conditions without issue? A shitload.
But scientifically, I’m sure you do have a great point. I guess if he has the ability to bring them inside, then why not right?

 

[98 svt]

I guess I could try to find a spare set of wheels for the back. I had some for last year, but ended up selling them this year.

 

[MG0h3]

I used to put my car on stands when I’d be out of town for work for 3-6 months.

Got tired of it and just aired them up. There can be a little chop until you get some heat and miles in the


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[MFE]

Yeah, they'll flat-spot, but it'll go away within 5 miles of driving. The bigger challenge is drag radials and cold temps, you might as well be driving on cafeteria trays.

 

[biminiLX]

How cold will it get? How much power? Do you use them at the track or just street?
But if you can, yes, definitely keep them inside.
-J

 

[q6543]

I'm in michigan... we get sub zero for weeks at a time.

Fill it up with E85 and park it... maybe fire it up 1 or 2 times if we get a fluke 45 or 50 degree day and cruise around the block.

My ET street SS were on their 3rd year... hooked better than ever fwiw.

car traps 137s, so it's just a quick street car though.

 

[biminiLX]

Hmm. Parked outside?
I’m basically in Michigan and MTs don’t work well in year 3 in my experience but I’ve never ran the SS model.
-J

 

[98 svt]

How cold will it get? How much power? Do you use them at the track or just street?
But if you can, yes, definitely keep them inside.
-J

I'm in MA, so a few days in the single digits, but mostly 20s and 30s.
My car is 450rwhp/515tq with a 67mm turbo. I dont plan on tracking the car any time soon.