car dolly/tire skates for winter storage?

amtrak23 · 10-25-07, 10:09

Anyone have any recommendations on these? I would like to store my car in the garage for winter and be able to tuck it away in the corner as much as possible.

I have seen a couple different types: Hydraulic with foot peddle, and non hydraulic. With the hydraulic type would you be able to jack it up and leave it for extended times or would it possible wear out? Also, do you think the tire would get out of round because of the rollers jammed into the same spot?

Hydraulic: Amazon.com: Easy 'Lift & Roll' Hydraulic Vehicle Jack and Dolly Set - One Pair: Home Improvement

Non hydraulic: eBay Motors: 4 12 TIRE SKATES WHEEL CAR DOLLY BALL BEARINGS SKATE (item 280163847493 end time Oct-26-07 16:01:59 PDT)

azenthusiast · 10-26-07, 12:24

I have never used them myself, so I'll warn you this is purely speculation. With either instance, the safest option would be to lower the car to the ground once it is where you would like and then lift it again when you are done. I don't believe those were intended to be a long term storage solution. Also, I would not like something that large to be permanently suspended. That could be a potential for a major disaster.

corvettecrazy · 10-26-07, 10:22

If you get the hydraulic ones I dont see why you wouldn't just let the car down once you have it in its spot. I'm sure its just pressing a pedal or something equally easy.

I would defintely worry about some messed up flat spots. If you are doing it long term I would say they hydraulic ones and then put the car on jack stands once in its spot. Or getting junk wheels and tires and using them so you dont have to worry about flat spots.