[nickorette]

Now that the nice weather has started to come out I just went and checked out the Evora that's been sitting in a condo parking garage since early November.

Had checked on it in January and everything seemed good, but I was surprised to see today that one of the tires was completely flat.

Will a tire that's been sitting flat for several months still be safe? I'm going to be taking it to the dealership for a spring tune-up next week to have them look in detail, but just wanted to hear what others have to say on the topic.

 

[MConte05]

Just fill er up and roll on out. If it feels out of balance, or something like that then maybe. Check for bubbling on the sidewall after you drive it a bit. Otherwise probably just fine.

 

[GR82DRV]

The first and easiest thing to check is for a leaky valve. Refill the tire then apply some soapy water over the valve area and look for tiny bubbles.

The most likely problem is a very slow leak from a nail or screw embedded in the tire. The best thing to do is remove the wheel/tire and again slowly pour soapy water over the tread areas and then the sidewalls. Often the bubbles will draw your attention to a small piece of something stuck in the tire. Don't pull it out! Take the tire to a shop and have a glued plug placed from the back side if possible. Plugs work great, but some people will tell you to avoid track use with a plugged tire.