Does anyone, or has anyone in the past, stored their car for the winter over a sheet of indoor/outdoor carpet? In addition to looking nice under the car, I think this will limit any moisture coming up through the concrete. I'd like to know what others think or have learned from experience. Thanks!

 

I've always understood that the reason one does that is for the opposite reason--concrete draws moisture out of rubber making it more brittle and crack-prone.

 

I haven't heard of carpet but I have seen people put the blue foam cladding from houses down and then drive on it. I keeps moisture away and helps keep the tires from flatspotting.

 

Thank you for the helpful responses. I ordered and just received a set of Flatstoppers that I hope will eliminate flat spots. I'll be looking for a nice looking carpet to address moisture concerns.

 

A carpet will hold the moisture in it just like a wet towel. Bad idea. At least put a plastic sheet underneath or better yet forget the carpet since it does nothing other than look pretty.

 

Thanks for the input. I think you're right; I'm skipping the carpet.

 

From my experience of long term storage of vehicles, carpet is absolutely fine.
As you are most probably aware though, it acts like a sponge with water, so it is important to 'seal' the concrete or whatever is beneath it first, then lay the carpet on top.




Don't forget to pump the tyres (tires) up to 50psi as well, and more importantly deflate them back to normal pressure before going out for a spin!

 

Just go to Lowe's or Home Depot, and buy 4 rubber-backed door mats.

 

My memory is that the P-Zero is labeled for a max pressure of 51psi. (Couldn't find this on the Pirelli website, of course.) So I put 40psi in mine for storage. No flat spots last year.