Race Ramps Flatstoppers Car Storage Ramps

Race Ramps FlatStoppers 10" Car Storage Ramps - Set of 4

You know the feeling. The car's been sitting all winter, you finally pull it out in the spring, and the first quarter mile tells you everything: thump, thump, thump. Flat spots again. Now you're either driving on them until they maybe work out, or you're buying tires you shouldn't have had to buy. FlatStoppers exist to stop that from happening. Park your car on these for storage and your tires settle into a concave depression that spreads the car's weight across a much bigger contact patch, so the tire holds its shape instead of taking a set. They cost a fraction of what tires cost, and with an 8.9-degree approach angle, even a lowered car can get onto them.

Low Enough For A Lowered Car

This is the part that matters if your car sits on coilovers or springs. Most ramps have a steep approach angle that'll have your front lip or splitter making contact before your tire ever gets up there, which is exactly why so many people with lowered cars give up on ramps entirely. FlatStoppers use a shallow 8.9-degree approach with only 1.25 inches of lift, so the climb is gradual instead of abrupt. If you've got a dropped Civic, an Integra sitting low, or anything with an aggressive front end, these are the storage ramps you can actually use without holding your breath or laying down boards first.

Why Your Tires Flat-Spot In Storage

It's simple physics that catches a lot of people off guard. A parked car puts its entire weight through four small contact patches, and if it sits there long enough, especially in cold weather, the rubber takes a set in that shape and doesn't fully recover. The longer it sits, the worse it gets. FlatStoppers fix it by changing the contact patch itself. Each ramp has a depression shaped to follow the natural curve of your tire, so instead of concentrating the load on one flat spot, the weight spreads out across the whole curve. The tire keeps its round shape and you get a smooth first drive of the season.

When To Use Them

The rule of thumb is anytime the car is parked for 30 days or more. Winter storage is the obvious one, but it applies just as much to a show car that only comes out a few times a year, a project that's mid-build and sitting on its wheels, a track car between seasons, or anything you're storing while you're away. If it's going to sit, put it on FlatStoppers.

Pick Your Width

These come in three widths, so match them to your tires. The 10-inch handles tires up to 8 inches wide, which covers most street cars and classics on factory-size rubber. If you're running wider tires, step up to the 14-inch or 16-inch versions so the tire sits fully supported across the depression. Measure your tire width before you order, since a tire hanging off the edge of the pad defeats the purpose.

They Stay Where You Put Them

Two practical things worth knowing. First, these don't slide. They stay planted on concrete, epoxy, tile, or whatever your garage floor is, so driving onto them isn't a wrestling match with ramps skating away from you. That's especially useful on a low car where you're already creeping forward carefully. Second, they won't mark up or damage your floor, which matters if you've put money into a nice garage surface. They're made from 100% solid high-density foam, so they support serious weight while weighing only a pound and a half each, which makes moving four of them around effortless.

Specs

• Sold as a set of four
• Length: 28"
• Width: 10" (also available in 14" and 16")
• Maximum tire width: 8"
• Tire diameter: 25" to 30"
• Height: 3.29", lift height 1.25"
• Approach angle: 8.9 degrees, low-clearance friendly
• Capacity: 1,500 lbs per ramp, 6,000 lbs total
• Weight: 1.5 lbs per ramp
• Material: solid high-density expanded foam
• Color: black
• Made in the USA

Using Them Safely

These are storage ramps, so a few sensible rules. Make sure everyone is clear of the car and the ramps before you drive on, and check the ramps for damage first. Line them up straight with your wheels, keep the steering wheel pointed straight ahead, and drive on slowly with the incline against the tread. Once you're positioned, shut the engine off and set the parking brake. Then walk around the car and confirm it's sitting square on all four before you walk away.

One important note: if anyone is going under the car for any reason, use proper jack stands. These are made for supporting a parked car's tires, not for holding a vehicle up while you work beneath it. And when it's time to drive off, take it slow so your bodywork doesn't catch the ramp on the way down.

Who Should Grab A Set

This is for anyone with a car that sits. Collector cars, weekend cars, show cars, track cars in the off-season, or a lowered project that's parked while you save up for the next part. A set of these costs a lot less than one tire, let alone four, and they take about a minute to set up. Park on them, walk away for the winter, and drive off in the spring without a single thump.

Sold as: set of four. Width: 10" (14" and 16" also available). Fits: tires up to 8" wide, 25" to 30" diameter. Approach angle: 8.9 degrees, works with lowered vehicles. Capacity: 1,500 lbs per ramp, 6,000 lbs total. Length: 28". Lift height: 1.25". Weight: 1.5 lbs per ramp. Material: solid high-density foam. Made in the USA. Note: for tire support during storage only, always use jack stands if working under the vehicle.