Can you drive onto this mat directly from road with hot tires without causing damage to the mat?
60939
The reason I bought the mat was to prevent damage to my painted garage floor. It works - I've had no problem with the mat, I drive on it all the time. I hope that helps. Christa Friedrich
60940
Had an alien spaceship land outside my house in New Mexico last summer.. was 104 out.. wheeled in into the garage right away to keep it hidden... with the combined heat of the road temps and that of the ship entering our atmosphere, I'd say the tire temp (if the aliens call them tires?) was extreem.. didn't leave a mark.. Now that it's gone, the floor does seem to have a slight glow though...
60941
So far the mat was able to sustain heat from the hot tires. We have not seen any damanage to the mat just yet.
60942
I have had no problem with driving directly from black top onto this mat for parking purposes. Hope this helps.
60943
Well gee, how hot do your tires get? Now I live in Wisconsin and in the summer drive on the highway in +90 degree heat for 2 hours and just drive right onto the mat and it is just fine. Not tacky, no mat wrinkling or stretching. For road temps higher than that, I can really say.
679393
Solid tires. Puncture not possible. Good material and durometer choice. Burley nailed it. (Except in the case of tire punctures ;)
1289716
I'd say, yes. I left a piece of this mat in my pick up truck bed and it gets hot down here... it got stuck really well but some time later I was able to remove it in one piece.
753464
I have never rolled my mat. But, I would think putting it out on a hot concrete surface in the sun for a while would flatten it and you wouldn't have to attach it. (We live in Texas and it gets hot.) If that doesn't work, try small c-clamps. I store my mat behind a bookcase. Linda
679394
No - and my kids ride ride on cracked sidewalks and through rocky areas and everything. These aren't traditional tires; you don't need to put air in them. So, I don't think you'd have to worry about tire punctures.
362533
Yes on flat surfaces. There is no braking system so hills would be a problem. It basically has roller blade wheels so as long as the surface is concrete or asphalt outside would be fine. Large cracks in the concrete and rocks could pose a small problem.
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Hi Jose! I think it will be ok, I have had tires shipped to me rolled up in a ball and when you unroll them and let them sit there fine. patrick
1058971
I didn't try it with a car tire, but I am afraid it's not so strong. Thanks.
1183186
Yes you can! It takes a little bit of the paint off but from a distance the wheels still look really good.
695559
I don't remember having sidewall damage to our tires but there were some nicks to the tread, nothing that I would consider unusual when one factors in the extreme conditions and environments these chains are used in. One must remember that tires aren't made to be driven on chains for extended periods. Is it possible...I would say yes. But I think that would apply to any chains??. For what its worth...
2094741
Not it doesn't damage it. The shifting and brake cables are made to stretch and it's not like your constantly stretching it out of spec.
2251887
Not really. The wheels are very slippery so tall or wet grass won't work. Mud is out of question.
928244
Hi Liz, The mat does require a breaking in period of a few uses to loosen the jute fibres and provide maximum traction. For hot yoga, we still recommend bringing a towel to wipe up sweat. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me directly through the Amazon message system. Have a wonderful day! Barracuda Team
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Hi,I really haven't done much off road.The throttle switch is plastic and I was afraid it may break.I have done curbings,lawns,and some crappy roads.Handles well on these surfaces.The tires seem to be cracking on the sides.Little disappointed only had it a year.
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I don't know about Florida, but we live in the Pacific Northwest, and I have been driving around with it in the back of my pickup for the past 3 years, and it is still in great shape. It rains alot here in the winter, and it can get pretty cold, plus it gets hot in the summer, and I have not had any problems with it cracking or warping, and the traction surface has not peeled off at all.
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You don't need to but it will ride smother if you do. And don't try and balance the tire after adding the sealant.
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You can do it. However the size makes it difficult. Your best bet is a tire shop as they have all the right equipment. This saves the chance of scratching rims