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base plates | Flat spot

What are the symptoms & how can you prevent flat spots?

The so-called flat spot is caused by vehicles standing still for longer periods of time.

Car collectors and drivers of seasonal vehicles in particular are confronted with this problem. The first signs of a flat spot can appear after just a few days of standing. The reason for this is that the vehicle load is concentrated on a very small contact area, which leads to flattening due to the lack of rotation of the tire. As a result of this flattening, the wheels run unevenly and there are very unpleasant vibrations in the steering wheel, pulsations during braking or vibrations in the entire body.

We differentiate between temporary and semi-permanent flat spots. Both variants reduce performance, safety and driving comfort. We strongly advise against the common practice of significantly increasing the nominal pressure of the tire. By doing this, you minimize the contact area of the tire, maximize the surface load and risk permanently damaging the structure of your tire!

Tire Saver by Vorwerk

base plates | Flat spot

After your vehicle has been standing for a long time, do you feel vibrations in the steering wheel, pulsations when braking or vibrations at certain speeds that spread throughout the entire body?

Then your tires have suffered a flat spot!

How can you prevent this in the future? With the Tire Saver by Vorwerk

3-piece set

overrun protection

Prevents overrunning
Clearly noticeable when starting
124 x 385 x 40 [mm] | [L x W x H]
end stop height 60 [mm]
Automotive grade natural rubber compound
Hardness +30% (relative to mat)
modularly combinable plug-in system

mat

Central element of the Tire Saver System
Automotive grade natural rubber compound
Non-linear hardness distribution across the cross-section
Allows easy "sinking in"
385 x 385 x 40 [mm] | [L x W x H]

ramp

Allows access even with very low ground clearance
Particularly flat approach angle
Automotive grade natural rubber compound
340 x 385 x 40 [mm] | [L x W x H]
Only 10 [mm] edge height

Tire Saver

function

The days of flat tires, reduced performance, compromised safety and poor driving comfort due to vibrations are over! The Tire Saver by Vorwerk is very easy to install, align and drive on.
This means your tires can survive long periods of downtime without negative consequences.

Maintain tire performance!

design

Form follows function!
This principle forms the basis for the design of the Tire Saver. The modular system consists of three basic components: the ramp, the mat and the drive-over protection. The mat, as the central element of the Tire Saver system, can be freely combined with ramps and drive-over protection. The mushroom-shaped connecting elements in male/female configuration create a tilt-free and stable connection while allowing freedom of movement when driving.

technology

In order to offer your tires the best possible protection even during long periods of downtime, we have developed the optimal compound in extensive test series. The focus was on both the degree of hardness and the compressibility. The Tire Saver allows the profile to sink slightly into the surface of the mat. This minimizes the surface load and distributes the pressure as best as possible.

Chemistry

The rubber mixture is developed in-house by Vorwerk & Sohn and naturally meets all the requirements of the latest REACH regulations. It is an automotive grade compound and chemical interaction between Tire Saver and tires can be ruled out after extensive testing. A sophisticated manufacturing process makes it possible to use recycled rubber in an upcycling process and to avoid the use of additional binding agents. A major contribution to reducing rubber waste!

history

Vorwerk & Sohn has been developing rubber compounds and producing countless rubber products for more than 120 years. The development and production of tires has also been one of our group's core competencies for decades. For many years, our elastomer compounds have been used in highly complex products in the automotive chassis segment and ensure increased comfort, safety and dynamics!

FAQ

Can I freely combine the ramp(s) and mat(s)?

Yes! There are different ways to combine ramps, mats and drive-over protection.

We recommend that our customers install additional ramps for one axle instead of the overrun protection. This makes it possible to drive over the front Tire Saver axle set. Particularly recommended if you have limited space.

Is there a maximum permissible vehicle weight?

We carried out our tests with vehicle weights of up to 3,000 kg and did not detect any loss in the function of the mat. Of course, increased compression of the mat in the area of the contact surface is to be expected.

Is the material hazardous to health?

The material used complies with the current REACH regulation in all properties and material parameters. However, we would like to expressly advise against swallowing particles, prolonged skin contact or any other ingestion of the material. This is especially true for allergy sufferers!

What tire width fits on the mat?

The maximum tire width is 385 mm. There is no restriction in terms of wheel circumference for cars.

What are the dimensions and weights of the set or the mats and ramps?

The mat:

L x W x H: 385 x 385 x 40 [mm]
Weight: approx. 6.0 [kg]

The ramp:

L x W x H: 340 x 385 x 40 [mm]
Weight: approx. 2.9 [kg]

The overrun protection:

L x W x H: 124 x 385 x 40 (or 60) [mm]
Weight: approx. 1.8 [kg]

Can I freely combine the individual modules?

Yes, that is possible! The central element of the Tire Saver System is the mat. The mat can be combined with either two ramps or with one ramp and one overrun protection.

Where can I buy the Tire Saver?

Right here in our shop. Enjoy shopping!

Other tire shoes have a depression in the standing surface, why is this area a flat surface on the Tire Saver?

That is absolutely correct. Other providers rely on the integration of ramps and a rounding of the contact surface. Our research has shown that this design offers no advantages in terms of the size of the contact surface between the tire and the tire shoe. Furthermore, the design makes it more difficult to drive over the mat with vehicles that have very little ground clearance. The steep incline angle of the ramps can lead to contact between the vehicle body and the tire shoe, which in turn can lead to damage. Based on these findings, we have modified our design and can also achieve contact-free driving over with super sports cars / hypercars.

Do the Tire Saver need to be attached to the ground?

No, the Tire Saver by Vorwerk does not necessarily have to be connected to the floor. However, we have provided two holes in the rear area of the mat so that the Tire Saver can be screwed to the floor. Slipping is generally prevented by the mat's own weight and the non-slip surface, even on smooth surfaces.

There are marks from my tires on the surface of my Tire Saver. Is this normal?

Yes, that's perfectly fine.

The particularly soft surface of the Tire Saver by Vorwerk allows the tire profile to sink easily into the surface of the Tire Saver. This optimally distributes the pressure and prevents flat spots.

Will the Tire Saver cause discoloration on my floor?

Yes, the Tire Saver will rub off a little and may leave brownish stains on the floor. These stains can be removed with ethanol, benzine, acetone or similar products.