Tire pads

[CHCam42]

If you advertise it someone will buy it.

[al2ride]

Originally Posted by palehorse89

This subject has been discussed on here quite a bit over the years, seems to be just a RV thing, have not seen one post where someone has said that they "pad" their auto tires also........ We have had tires on autos and heavy equipment sitting on cement for decades without any ill results. To each their own.......

That's what I thought. I mean, these things are made to withstand huge pressures while hauling a house at highway speeds in hot or wet roads. I would think that they would be happy to sit in a cement pad to rest.

[palehorse89]

Originally Posted by al2ride

That's what I thought. I mean, these things are made to withstand huge pressures while hauling a house at highway speeds in hot or wet roads. I would think that they would be happy to sit in a cement pad to rest.

Don't go by just what I have said, others have posted info. from tire manufactures that state to do put something under them when in storage.......and "if you don't" and have problems.........those notes from the manufacture's are just to cover them and their product when things go wrong......

[AFChap]

Originally Posted by DGBPokes

I have yet to try these. Do they slide around on smooth concrete as you drive off and on? Everything wood I have tried does

The only time my stall mat pads move on slick smooth concrete is if I turn the front wheels while on the pads. For those who wonder about using them, many car collectors use something under the tires on stored cars.

[RoscoeAndTam]

I think the reason is the lime in the concrete can Suck much needed oils out of the rubber thus allowing moisture to penatrate the rubber.
I use plastic sleighs used by kids for tobogganing.

[al2ride]

Originally Posted by AFChap

The only time my stall mat pads move on slick smooth concrete is if I turn the front wheels while on the pads. For those who wonder about using them, many car collectors use something under the tires on stored cars.

I lived overseas for many years and always kept a car in storage stateside. Never used pads. However, I did store them with wheels off the ground because it would sit for years at a time. I did that to avoid flat spots. I can buy the "flat spot" theory because I've experienced it. Had it happen on a car once where I left it in storage flat on the ground for two years in Houston's hot and humid weather. Had to toss the tires because no amount of weights would balance the tires.

Not sure what folks that full-time for years in the same spot do. Maybe big truck tires are different than car tires and do not suffer from flat spots.

I still haven't found good proof that it's not okay to leave them on concrete.

[mel s]

Originally Posted by al2ride

That's what I thought. I mean, these things are made to withstand huge pressures while hauling a house at highway speeds in hot or wet roads. I would think that they would be happy to sit in a cement pad to rest.

al2ride
!

IMO, we RVers are a "paranoid breed"!
We all do many things to our rigs that we believe are necessary... just in case.
Although we can't prove that spending the extra time and money actually accomplished anything.... it makes us feel better.

Mel
'96 Safari

[PyrateSilly]

We got the horse stall mat and cut it up. Not to necessarily put them under the tires but to put them under the jacks and to be able to lay them out to then be able to crawl under the RV if needed (which we have needed to do) or keep the patio carpet/mat from flying away in the winds out here or any number of things we have used them for.

[firedoc]

Originally Posted by PyrateSilly

We got the horse stall mat and cut it up. Not to necessarily put them under the tires but to put them under the jacks and to be able to lay them out to then be able to crawl under the RV if needed (which we have needed to do) or keep the patio carpet/mat from flying away in the winds out here or any number of things we have used them for.

True stall mats are HEAVY.
That being said we are sitting on cut up stall mats.

[sparkydog]

Went to Tractor Supply, $24 gets you a 3X4 3/4 thick piece of solid rubber stall mat. When cut, it's enough for tag axle coach, won't blow away in the wind when trying to set up. Michelin tire rep claims bare concrete will draw out the natural oils in the tire ???? Just another caution that doesn't cost a lot.

[wildtoad]

Originally Posted by sparkydog

Is anyone using a pad of some sort to put under your tires when on concrete for long periods of time. I've seen plastic, rubber mats ? What are you using and where did you get them. Thanks in advance

My unit sits outside on my asphalt driveway here in the south. I simply place treated plywood under the tires to a) keep the tires from sinking into the warm asphalt, and b) to keep the tires off the asphalt. Yes I know you asked about concrete, but thought I put my 2 cents in anyway.

[Enconcapt]

I picked up a few free tractor trailer mud flaps from the roadside and they are perfect. I use whole ones under the tires when I have to park on grass and I cut one in fourths to use under each leveling jack. They are very much like the ones you pay for, but free!

[sparkydog]

Originally Posted by Enconcapt

I picked up a few free tractor trailer mud flaps from the roadside and they are perfect. I use whole ones under the tires when I have to park on grass and I cut one in fourths to use under each leveling jack. They are very much like the ones you pay for, but free!

Great repurpose of resources!!!!!!

[gpscotty]

I bought my mats made out of recycled tires at home depot. Used them when parked over the winter on concrete pad at house, also when parked on gravel pad at park where we stay in summer. They are holding up well. Don't know if it helped, but didn't hurt. Also kept the tires covered.