Is parking on dirt bad for tyres?

**rhys.l** · 31-10-2011 09:09 AM

My car lives on dirt down the side of my house, and I was wondering if this could, over time, lead to tyre degradation? As I work away from home, the car could sometimes sit for over a week without being moved.

I'm worried because I have recently purchased some nice soft rubber (140 treadwear) and I don't want them destroyed. UV exposure is not an issue because the car is covered.

Thanks

**hmetro24** · 31-10-2011 10:28 AM

if you are worried about the tyres, just get 4 pieces of wood, and put them under the wheels. Also if you park the car for 1 week, disconnect the battery terminals.

**NightKids** · 31-10-2011 10:30 AM

Bit time consuming to get pieces of wood placed every time you park?

**IV73CI** · 31-10-2011 10:32 AM

If you are going to be away for longer than 2wks,

i would recommend emptying your Fuel tank and store it in a large capacity container.

failing to do so, will cause the engine to run like crap and possibly requiring an injector clean due to the old/expired fuel/ residue.

i believe this is also stated in the Honda's Service Manual.

**hmetro24** · 31-10-2011 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by NightKids

Bit time consuming to get pieces of wood placed every time you park?

if he park on the same place everytime, so it is not a problem at all. Even, it is not gonna take him more than 1-2 mins.

**Jccck** · 31-10-2011 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by hmetro24

if he park on the same place everytime, so it is not a problem at all. Even, it is not gonna take him more than 1-2 mins.

Exactly, just find some large sheets of MDF or similar and put them on the ground where you usually park!
And as far as disconnecting your battery/draining your fuel tank.. That is rediculous!
It is not a 2stroke. Regular fuel has a LONG shelf life, a high performance engine will notice old fuel moreso than a regular car anyway.. You will be perfectly fine in your Integra.

**e240** · 31-10-2011 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by IV73CI

If you are going to be away for longer than 2wks,
i would recommend emptying your Fuel tank and store it in a large capacity container.

Seriously!? Holy crap - ignore this completely man.
If anything you'd want to fill the tank full so as to remove airpockets that could cause rust. Drain abit of fuel to let some water that may have accumulated.
2 weeks is nothing - I'd be doing this only if leaving the car for more than a couple of months.

The danger with soft tyres on dirt is that little worms will create little holes in the tyres reducing their durability...NOT.

Its fine parking on dirt...Its grass i'd be worried about because grass gives off moisture and oxygen which could encourage rust.

**mocchi** · 31-10-2011 11:46 AM

i left my car in garage for 6 weeks, it starts fine and goes fine after i reconnect battery.
petrol do build sludge/residue when left unused but we're talking months. not weeks for sure.