Tyre Flat Spot Issues?

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Anyone stored their Macan for a long time (30days+) and had any tyre flat spot issues?
Mine not moved for a month and considering taking it for a short spin to pick up essentials only of course.

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No, but ensure that the pressures are correct. Then drive gently to get some heat into them plus some gentle braking to clean the pads and discs. Stay safe ;)
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Here are Harry's top tips for storing cars, admittedly some rather more valuable ones. :lol:
Pumping the tyres up to the max might be beneficial (11 mins into the video):

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Semerka wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:20 pm Here are Harry's top tips for storing cars, admittedly some rather more valuable ones. :lol:
Pumping the tyres up to the max might be beneficial (11 mins into the video):

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B737NGWS wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:09 pm Anyone stored their Macan for a long time (30days+) and had any tyre flat spot issues?
Mine not moved for a month and considering taking it for a short spin to pick up essentials only of course.
Left mine for just over three months once with no flat spots (20inch wheels).
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B737NGWS wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:09 pm Anyone stored their Macan for a long time (30days+) and had any tyre flat spot issues?
Mine not moved for a month and considering taking it for a short spin to pick up essentials only of course.
It would make good sense (to me, anyway), to take your car for a LONG spin, to pick up essentials (1/. to keep the tyres in good nick 2/. to keep the battery well-charged and 3/. to heat up the engine enough to burn off carbon deposits)
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RAA wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:14 am
B737NGWS wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:09 pm Anyone stored their Macan for a long time (30days+) and had any tyre flat spot issues?
Mine not moved for a month and considering taking it for a short spin to pick up essentials only of course.
It would make good sense (to me, anyway), to take your car for a LONG spin, to pick up essentials (1/. to keep the tyres in good nick 2/. to keep the battery well-charged and 3/. to heat up the engine enough to burn off carbon deposits)
Agreed , that's what I have been doing, about 20 miles once a week, last half of which is at oil fully warmed, plus back on CTEK when back in garage
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pmg wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:59 pm
RAA wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:14 am
B737NGWS wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2020 4:09 pm Anyone stored their Macan for a long time (30days+) and had any tyre flat spot issues?
Mine not moved for a month and considering taking it for a short spin to pick up essentials only of course.
It would make good sense (to me, anyway), to take your car for a LONG spin, to pick up essentials (1/. to keep the tyres in good nick 2/. to keep the battery well-charged and 3/. to heat up the engine enough to burn off carbon deposits)
Agreed , that's what I have been doing, about 20 miles once a week, last half of which is at oil fully warmed, plus back on CTEK when back in garage
Really. Is that respecting the government mandate on distance driving (unless you are a key worker and that is your commute?) In these pandemic times.

Mine is no garage queen, I don't use a battery charger and it started first time after 16 days of no use. If ishouldn't start then I will get Porsche / AA out. Never needed them before, but it's covered. Failing that we can use our other car.
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SAC1 wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2020 4:49 pm
pmg wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:59 pm
RAA wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2020 11:14 am

It would make good sense (to me, anyway), to take your car for a LONG spin, to pick up essentials (1/. to keep the tyres in good nick 2/. to keep the battery well-charged and 3/. to heat up the engine enough to burn off carbon deposits)
Agreed , that's what I have been doing, about 20 miles once a week, last half of which is at oil fully warmed, plus back on CTEK when back in garage
Really. Is that respecting the government mandate on distance driving (unless you are a key worker and that is your commute?) In these pandemic times.

yes as the nearest Supermarket is 8 miles away and the brand I use two miles further
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pmg wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2020 4:57 pm
SAC1 wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2020 4:49 pm
pmg wrote: Thu Apr 09, 2020 12:59 pm

Agreed , that's what I have been doing, about 20 miles once a week, last half of which is at oil fully warmed, plus back on CTEK when back in garage
Really. Is that respecting the government mandate on distance driving (unless you are a key worker and that is your commute?) In these pandemic times.

yes as the nearest Supermarket is 8 miles away and the brand I use two miles further. there still are some country areas in England just!

The Harry's Garage video stresses how the more modern cars take more current when not in use. Takes a good 70 mile or about to restore full charge after a series of short trips.
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