MT tires flat spotting?

[Grug556]

Anybody have any experience if say Cooper ST Pros MT in Es will flat spot if vehicle is left parked for a long time? Mine is garaged and is just becoming a fun vehicle for off roading and as such doesnt get out much these days. I have the Coopers at about 40-42psi. ANy issues in them flat spotting if it sits to long?

Ive had this issue on performance cars in the past and it was a pain, not sure on E rated MTs though

Thanks for any info

 

[Captain Spalding]

Yes I have had that issue with those tires, though on a different vehicle. The flat spots went away if I drove the truck far enough for the tires to get good and warm.

 

[Grug556]

Thanks appreciate the post. Did you ever end up using those pillow type cushions or similar that tires sit on to stop flat spots? Never seen them used on a MT tire.. just low profile car tires and stuff.

 

[Captain Spalding]

I never really thought about it, to be honest. I’d drive for 20 minutes and the flat spots would go away. But if I were worried about it I’d put the truck on jack stands and get the weight off the tires. Or just move the vehicle once a week.