Are you driving less during these difficult times? You’re certainly not alone, and if you’re reading this article, you’re probably at least somewhat interested in cars. Letting your ride sit in a garage or driveway isn’t necessarily the best way for it to pass the time, and as our friend Jonathan Benson from Tyre Reviews points out in his latest video, tires are especially susceptible to long periods of inactivity.
He compiled a list of six tips to help keep your tires – and the car – on the up-and-up so it’s ready to tackle the open roads once the Coronavirus pandemic passes. Some of the tips such as cleaning and inspecting for damage are common sense, but other suggestions aren’t as obvious.
This biggest issue with extended parking is arguably flat spots on the tires. It doesn’t take long for tires to flatten just a bit from sitting still, and that can certainly be an annoyance when you start driving again. At worst, the tires…