How long before tyre flat spots emerge from storage?

How long before tyre flat spots emerge from storage?

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Mulsanne-Speed

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567 posts

149 months

Sunday 1st October 2023
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My Bentley Mulsanne Speed has been stood for a month now. With new tyres fitted all round only 3 months / 1,500 miles ago. It probably won't get used again now until Spring. How long will it take for tyre flat spots to emerge if stood in the same spot?

I only have 6 inches space either side front and back of the internal garage wall, so can't really move it much in the garage and don't want the new tyres to become damaged so soon after fitting.

I have read that flat spots can occur in as little as 30 days - If so, are there any ways to avoid this (over inflating for example)?

Many thanks


Mulsanne-Speed

Original Poster:

567 posts

149 months

Sunday 1st October 2023
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Thanks for your prompt replies Louis and Saleen - I've got it on the charger, seems to be working well and will over inflate by 25%.

Thanks again to you both

Mulsanne-Speed

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567 posts

149 months

Tuesday 7th November 2023
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Sorry for the slow reply.

Thank you all for your advice. Unfortunately, I only have literally 2 inches to spare either side of my garage wall and door once parked, so getting the car to sit on tyre cradles will probably be tricky.

I have however increased the tyre pressure as largely recommended to circa 50psi.

Many thanks again