Tires sitting on cement

[jensonec]

Have any of you heard of the tires sitting on a cement driveway for an extended length of time can deteriorate the tires over time.
I have heard that it is better to let them sit on a wooden plank, such a 2x8.


Thanks in advance for your response.

[dieselguy]

Over a period of time the oils in tire will leach out while sitting on concrete. The garage floor where my dually sits is testament to that. I have concrete pads in my RV port where I keep my fiver ... I just cut plastic placemats 1/2 in two and position them under each tire to prevent this.

[jensonec]

Thanks diesel guy. That is a good idea.

[twindman]

I thought someone commented on this in another thread and said the new tires don't have this problem anymore.

[Mikendebbie]

The previous thread is titled “parking surface for tires” from a few months ago.

By the way - a point of clarification from a construction geek...
Lots of folks refer to sidewalks and driveways as “cement sidewalks” and “cement driveways”.

Concrete is what your driveway is made of...cement is a powder that combines with sand, stone aggregate and water to make concrete.

Cement is to concrete what flour is to biscuits.
Nobody asks “I’ll have a couple of flours with scrambled eggs” and nobody parks their RV on a “cement driveway”

[RMcNeal]

Just to add another point, it used to be true that you should not set batteries on concrete, so for years I always put wooden blocks under them. That myth was debunked decades ago. The plastic boxes that batteries use are not a problem on concrete.

[Tom N OH]

Our trailer sits on a concrete slab at our seasonal site all season long & on the concrete floor in our pole building at home during the off season. Never had any issue with tires. Park our vehicles on the concrete floor in the garage all the time, concrete parking lots all the time and...get this...we DRIVE them on concrete roadways in a lot of places. I couldn’t tell you the last time I replaced a tire that wasn’t just at the end of its normal lifespan &/or worn out. I think you’re safe from the Concrete Gremlins. ��

[Fish]

Would parking on sand cause any deterioration?

[Desert Rat]

Only if the tide comes in.

[richfaa]

We keep our Rv tires off the ground when stored for long periods of time and will continue to do so. We just put the Montana up for the winter. The tires are up on 2X8 boards.

[BB_TX]

Interestingly googling tires on concrete finds no hits about any issues with it other than posters on various forums saying it is not good. But nothing from any tire manufacturers or other tire related web sites. Leaves the impression it is one of those old tales that seem to have no basis but never die.

[Mikelff]

Tires sitting on concrete is fine. If parked for extended periods you should lift the rv up higher than normal on the leveling jacks. Not completely off the tires, but most of the RV weight on the jacks. This will help avoid developing flat spots on your tires. Some people have said it also weakens the cords in the tires over time. Don't know about that but suppose it might be possible. Flat spots will eventually work themselves out going down the road but it can make for uneven wear, or cupping. I have heard some folks take the tires off while rig is stored for extended periods of time. Whatever floats your boat.

[Theunz]

Do you worry about parking your car or truck on concrete??

[Skw774]

Use sky hooks

[prndl]

Just use the "Levitate" option on the InCommand. Duh.

[dieselguy]

I think the OP has a legitimate question about leaving a camper sit on concrete for a goodly length of time. There has been way more questionable things asked over the years on the MOC that many of us have sat and scratched our heads about. For me, whether there is an issue or not with the oils in the tire rubber leaching out, it just isn't that hard to place something under the tires should it be sitting for a long time. For those who can't find anything about this on the internet or seem to think the question is way out there ... here's what the OP is concerned about. This is a photo taken of my garage floor where my dually sits in the same spot over time when not in use.

[Tom N OH]

Originally Posted by dieselguy

I think the OP has a legitimate question about leaving a camper sit on concrete for a goodly length of time. There has been way more questionable things asked over the years on the MOC that many of us have sat and scratched our heads about. For me, whether there is an issue or not with the oils in the tire rubber leaching out, it just isn't that hard to place something under the tires should it be sitting for a long time. For those who can't find anything about this on the internet or seem to think the question is way out there ... here's what the OP is concerned about. This is a photo taken of my garage floor where my dually sits in the same spot over time when not in use.

Our 5th wheel sits on a concrete pad from about the 1st of April until the 1st of November at our seasonal site, aside from 1 or 2 side trips we try to do & in the pole barn from November to April on the concrete floor in the pole barn & we don’t get anything like that. Our other rubber tired vehicles (cars, trucks, trailers, tractor, ATV) all sit either in the pole barn or in the house garage. I’ve never seen anything like that. Maybe it’s the composition of your concrete, your tires, or a combination of both.

[Fish]

Originally Posted by Desert Rat

Only if the tide comes in.

I asked about parking on sand because hauling these 2x8's is becoming a huge pain, what with all the other stuff we haul with us down to Florida. Not parking on a beach.

[mlh]

Originally Posted by dieselguy

This is a photo taken of my garage floor where my dually sits in the same spot over time when not in use.

This is probably tar your tires collect on the pavement before you park your truck.
Lynwood

[Slow Hand]

I have to park my RV in a gravel lot/ I put down some boards not because i was afraid for my tires. It helps me back up my trailer. I never get out to move the boards I always move the trailer to line up on the boards. I am getting good enough that I can hit the boards on the first try. There is only 3 feet on ether side of me to park.