[fcatwo]

I was just reading about this in the storage suggestion section over at the Goodyear site and they say letting tires sit under load for a long time in one position (like 6mos) is the worst possible thing to do. They say tires will last much longer if they are used regularly. Recommendation was to move the trailer periodically while in storage so the smushed part of the tire is rotated or jack it up so the tires are off the ground. I've also read that the tires should be stored sitting on a piece of wood rather than soil or pavement and covered if exposed to direct sun.

I've violated all of these suggestions fairly regularly over the years -- don't think I missed a one. I've also never had a blowout but I change tires at recommended intervals and keep an eye on them while traveling. that plus a lot of luck has kept us out of trouble so far.