2G Is it safe to air the tires?

[eziomandude]

My car has been sitting for a couple years and was wondering is it safe to air them up it doesn't need to last any longer than an hour.

 

[oneslowwdsm]

That depends on dry rot. Check the sidewalls, make sure they are not cracked or coming apart. Obviously also check tread depth and wear. Make sure there are no steel chords showing around the edges of the tires. You can also check the manufacturer date on the sidewall. Typically any tire older than 6 years needs to be replaced depending on storage conditions.

Take this into account and use common sense.

 

[eziomandude]

Alright man thanks

 

[Dsmkauai]

Won't hurt anything bro I've done it. Especially if your just needing to move the car nothing's bads going to happen. The most that would is the tires loosing are, but that's usually slow. My gvr4 was sitting for 8-9 years and I did it. Heck even raced on the crappy tires and ran 13.7@101 hahaha

 

[eziomandude]

Ok I have one more question I only have 3 jack stands so is it safe to put it on 3 if I dont have 4?

 

[Dsmkauai]

Not really bro. I would borrow one before doing that. What exactly do you need to do? I've used my jack to hold it up for a quick tire swap. But it's also new and I trust it won't leak down. You could always do that and put the other stand under incase it leaks or falls for some reason. Since you own a DSM it's wise to just get another stand. You will definetly need it! JJ