flappa replied:

Yes , there is something on the market.

Not sure exactly whats its called but , they are wheels that take the place of the existing wheels. Its mainly used for lowering the van to fit into tight places , but it would also work if you want to take the wheels off.

the question though ?

How long do you need the wheels off for , days/weeks/months/years ?

Im pretty sure its shown that unless you leave the wheels/tyres in one place , for years at a time , then it doesn't really effect them. Days/weeks/months doesn't really matter

NRE replied:

Maria.
I think the reason for taking load off wheels is to stop a"flat" spot developing from sitting in one spot. If you are storing for a LONG period of time just hook the van up and go for a lap around the block and put it back.lot cheaper than buying something.

Truckster (Vic) replied:

Lots of bricks, and a trolley jack?

Member - Oldplodder (QLD) replied:

Why not put the van jacks at each corner down? Will take a fair bit of load of the wheels?

dj Patrol replied:

I also have that problem so when the van is in position I wind the front of the van down as far as possible on the jockey wheel then put the van stands at a piont behind the rear wheels and adjust them up to chassie then I wind the jockey wheel up as far as it will go and put front stands under and let it onto the jacks (not fully off the ground but far enough to take load off wheels and not causing flat spots takes about 5 minutes.
((ps its a 20ft van tandem axle ))

dj patrol

Member - Doug T (W.A) replied:

That so called flat spot you people are talking about will dissapear as soon as the tyre gets warmed up , but if you want to just take the weight of like i did with mine and I live in mine but i went to supercheap and got 2 pair of those little adjustable safety stands ,made in blo#dy China i might add and they cost $24.95 a pair. I placed them about half way from the wheels to the ends of the van and under the chassis , the wheels are still touching but I reackon half the weight is off and the van is stable.

Steve replied:

Providing that the tyres in question are not something out of the Ark...and that periods of time standing are months rather than years...and that they are in reasonably good condition ...do not even bother to address the 'problem' you think you have ...because you don't have a problem ..Why fix it when it ain't bust...Tyres will generally not suffer from standing fro long periods ...and as said before...in a couple of miles ..and a bit of flexing ..they will be perfect ..i.e. if they weren't before starting ...Put away the worry beads and well yes ...make sure they are inflated above normal before 'putting away '...usually they will drop a few pounds over time...Imagine that your ones are radials ...you could let us know the tyre specs if you still are not convinced you don't have a problem !!!

D-Jack replied:

You mean you would store the van for years at a time without it being moved? The answer to your question, go on more holidays:)