me1magoo
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I use large concrete blocks (pads) that are used under mobile homes under my tires when parked at home. The blocks are the solid ones, probably about like the 16x16x4" thick ones from Home Depot.
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I too am curious as to the OP question? Why assume there is anything wrong with tyres on the ground? If the OP ever looks back in here, maybe he/she can elaborate?
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SoCalDesertRider
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I agree with a few of the others who have already posted about it. I really don't get the point of blocking up the tires, except for leveling purposes, or unless the tires are very skinny and the trailer is parked in a mud hole. The tires on all our vehicles have always parked on the ground for as long as I can remember and no problems from it that I can tell.
For leveling purposes, I use 2x12's. For chocking, I use 4x4's.
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lat471
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After 7 different units I never put the tires on anything but the ground except when leveling. Even in winter there stored on the ground. I do have UV covers over them though.
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ol Bombero-JC
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Wood works fine - use shorter boards, like 2 x 4s or 2 x 6s.
The 2 x 4s will also allow any moisture to drain between the
spaces.
I prefer treated wood.
Protect your tires with 303.
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portablevcb
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I also have parked my trailers (and MH) on dirt for almost 30 years now. Tires go seven years (or sometimes a little more if I feel lucky  ). The most harmful is sunlight. But, I've never protected my tires from sun either.
To be totally correct you want to keep the tires from moisture and UV (sunlight). Boards really don't do it correctly. You need to put some metal, like a cookie sheet, between the tires and concrete/dirt/boards. The 'lego' blocks may also work. Then add UV proof covers over them. Then you might be able to get more than 7 years out of them. Want more? Bag them and flood with nitrogen, and, don't forget to let the air out and refill the inside with nitrogen.
Yes, it is all overkill and I don't do any of it.
The thing to remember is to check the tires each season for cracks (usually around the bead area).
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ak_traveler
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Actually, you don't have to raise your tires off the ground. The idea is for the rubber tires not to sit on the ground. You could use something as simple as plain rubber doormats or el cheapo floormats. Anything to keep the tires from sitting on the ground, stationary, for extended perionds of time.
Just make sure if you use wood or some other type of platform, that the platform is wider than your tires and longer than the footprint of your tires on the ground.
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tandemsuit
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Again, Why?????
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SoCalDesertRider
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ak_traveler wrote:Anything to keep the tires from sitting ... stationary, for extended perionds of time. This is the only statement so far that makes any sense. It does not matter what the tires are sitting on (except in a puddle of battery acid or gasoline maybe), but that the tires get rolled around on the road periodicly to avoid developing 'flat spots' from sitting so long. All this other debate about wood, dirt, concrete, plastic, yada yada is meaningless. Park the thing in your favorite parking place, and be done with it.
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JIMNLIN
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Sandy54 wrote:As a relative newbie, I know I need to park my fiver on something so the tires are not directly on the ground. What are people using for this? I tried a 2X12, but it cracked very quickly. thanks!
yeah, those wide 2" x 12" will split when a 6" wide heavy tire rolls on them. I use 2 x 8" or 3/4" plywood under the tires when stored for the winter per Michelin/BFG instructions for long periods of setting. Their main point is keep them off concrete or wet ground. Give your tires manufactor a email for their input or do a google search.
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