RE: inflating the tires, you might want to consider having them inflated with nitrogen. It's less prone to problems from expansion/contraction due to temperature changes. Also water vapor is minimized.

Mike

 

We have a monster size air compressor in the garage. My dad does a lot sand blasting. Sticking with "traditional air".

 

Absolute poppycock. Nitrogen in tires is one of the biggest scams around.

 

I haven't any actual experience other than reading many many posts of htis type over the years.

The general consensus seems to be that having the car on stands isn't good for the suspension and its best to leave it on the ground. Generally most seem to over inflate their tyres to some degree if its going to stand for a few months.

Been offered to have my cars tyres filled with Nitrogen for a small " extra cost" by tyre dealers before but alway opted for good ole normal everyday air, but each to their own.

 

TOTALLY AGREE............

It's just a way for dealerships to earn a extra revenue and profits. Nitrogen is a wasted expense.

I wouldn't worry about flat spots on tires. Living in Midwest winters years ago, I parked our cars outside. Once we got into the car and the tires warmed up, any flat spots went away.

There is a major difference in flat spotting a tire from racing and cold weather. When skidding in racing, it can create flat spots in tires. Cold weather will give you the feel of a flat spot until the tire warms up.

I would just park the car, cover it and make sure you have a full tank of gas, water levels with proper anti-freeze ratios and leave it be. It's just like any other car that would sit in garage for several months. No big deal. Just because it's a Jagaur doesn't really make any difference, even though I understand it's your baby.

 

Fully agree with Richzak's comments.

I work away at sea for 2 1/2 months at a time. When I leave my car, the tyres go up to 45 all round, the tank is filled, the battery is fully charged and the wife starts the car every 2-3 weeks to move the oil around the engine and get it warmed up.

I have been doing this for the last 4 years with no problems whatsoever and the car has never missed a beat or failed its yearly MOT.

Sometimes, over thinking things can be costly in the end. Just keep it simple and maintained and you'll have no problems.

 

Great to see all these winter tips as I live in a cold climate with my XKR.

 

You're better off not doing even that. No benefit. Just puts the engine through another partial thermal cycle that attracts moisture and the development of acid in the oil.