{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"DwD 0753:  All About the Dreaded Flat Spots","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/dwd-0753-all-about-the-dreaded-flat-spots","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/garageheroesintraining/DwD_753_Flat_Spots.mp3?dest-id=849386","description":"DwD 0753:  All About the Dreaded Flat Spots Flat Spots:  What are they, how to fix them, how to prevent them, and creative judge penalties and more.    Did we miss something?  Please let us know at GarageHeroesInTraining@gmail.com   A link to the episode is: https://tinyurl.com/753FlatSpots  We hope you enjoy this episode!  If you would like to help grow our podcast and high-performance driving and racing: You can subscribe to our podcast on the podcast provider of your choice, including the Apple podcast app, Google music, Amazon, YouTube, etc. Also, if you could give our podcast a (5-star?) rating, that we would appreciate very much.  Even better, a podcast review would help us to grow the passion and sport of high performance driving and we would appreciate it.  Best regards, Vicki, Jennifer, Ben, Alan, Jeremy, and Bill Hosts of the Garage Heroes in Training Podcast and Garage Heroes in Training racing team drivers   Money saving tips: 1)  Enter the code GHiT 25 for $50 off the Fire Links hardware system with a 1 year membership included and/or a an extra three months if you subscribe now at https://firelaps.com/  2)  Enter code \"GHIT\" for a 10% discount code to all our listeners during the checkout process at https://candelaria-racing.com/ for a Sentinel system to capture and broadcast live video and telemetry. 3)  Enter the code \"ghitlikesapex!\" when you order and Apex Pro system from https://apextrackcoach.com/ and you will receive a free Windshield Suction Cup Mount for the system, a savings of $40. 4)  Need a fix of some Garage Heroes in Training swag for unknown reasons:  https://garage-heroes-in-training.myspreadshop.com/ 5)  Want to show you support to help keep our podcast going?  Join our Patreon at:  patreon.com/GarageHeroesinTraining "},"annotations":[{"startTime":144.2,"endTime":152.6,"type":"concept","title":"flat spots","url":"/glossary/flat-spots","quote":"perhaps even more deeper. The topic that we have is flat spots, specifically flat spots on tires, as a generic, how do they get there, what they are, what to do about them, what to not do about them,","canonicalId":"concept:flat-spots","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A flat spot is a section of a tire tread that becomes worn into a “flat” area, usually after the tire stops rotating while braking. Instead of the tire rolling smoothly, it scrubs along the road in one spot, creating uneven wear.","simplifiedExplanation":"A flat spot is when part of your tire gets worn down into a flat-looking patch. It usually happens when you brake so hard that the tire stops spinning and starts sliding."}},{"startTime":159.8,"endTime":166.4,"type":"concept","title":"performance-wise and price-wise","url":"/glossary/performance-wise-and-price-wise","quote":"how they mess you up both performance-wise and price-wise, things like that. So, well, you know, as the premier motorsports podcast, not just in the nation but probably in the world, this is something we should talk about, don't you think?","canonicalId":"concept:performance-wise-and-price-wise","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.72,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Flat spotting doesn’t just look bad—it can hurt braking feel and traction because the tire no longer has a perfectly uniform contact patch. It can also reduce tire life, which affects replacement cost and overall value.","simplifiedExplanation":"Flat spots can make the tire grip and brake less smoothly, because the tire surface isn’t even anymore. That can also mean you’ll wear the tire out sooner, so it costs more to replace."}},{"startTime":213.5,"endTime":221.9,"type":"concept","title":"locked up brakes","url":"/glossary/locked-up-brakes","quote":"So, the flat spotting a tire happens when you have locked up your brakes and that tire stops spinning. When your brakes are on, when your brakes are in the fully on position or braking hard, your tires should still be rotating.","canonicalId":"concept:locked-up-brakes","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Locked-up brakes occur when brake force is high enough that a wheel stops rotating. That removes the tire’s ability to roll, so it slides across the pavement instead, which is the main trigger for flat spotting.","simplifiedExplanation":"Locked-up brakes mean the brakes are applied so strongly that a wheel stops turning. When that happens, the tire skids instead of rolling, which can damage it."}},{"startTime":241.7,"endTime":258.1,"type":"concept","title":"tire sliding scrubs tread","url":"/glossary/tire-sliding-scrubs-tread","quote":"But if you stop that wheel with too much brake pressure, all of a sudden the wheel... it's just going to slide along, which doesn't really slow you down and it destroys the tire. So, what happens when you lock up that wheel and make it stop instead of slowly rolling to a stop is that you just slide the tire along and the tire stays in one position.","canonicalId":"concept:tire-sliding-scrubs-tread","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"When a wheel is locked, the tire can’t roll and instead slides along the road surface. That sliding scrubs the tread in one location, which both creates the flat spot and accelerates tire wear.","simplifiedExplanation":"If the wheel locks, the tire can’t roll anymore. It drags across the road in one spot, which wears the tread down quickly and can ruin the tire."}},{"startTime":289.4,"endTime":305.1,"type":"term","title":"wheel lock up","url":"/glossary/wheel-lock-up","quote":"...next time you go try to use your brakes in a normal way. They'll lock up even easier because once you've made that flat spot...","canonicalId":"term:wheel-lock-up","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Wheel lockup happens when a tire stops rotating and starts sliding on the road or track. Once locked, the tire loses the ability to generate normal rolling traction, which increases stopping distance and can worsen tire damage like flat spotting.","simplifiedExplanation":"Wheel lockup is when your tire stops spinning and starts skidding. Skidding reduces grip and can quickly damage the tire."}},{"startTime":364.6,"endTime":389.1,"type":"term","title":"ABS","url":"/glossary/abs","quote":"Well, that's the premier voice in this sport. I think the best way to avoid it is to race or try a car that has ABS. Yes. Boom. There you go. That's your easiest way to avoid it because the car with ABS or anti-lock braking system is going to keep that tire from locking up.","canonicalId":"term:abs","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"ABS (anti-lock braking system) prevents wheel lockup during hard braking. It does this by rapidly modulating brake pressure so the tire can keep rotating and maintain steering control.","simplifiedExplanation":"ABS is a safety system that helps stop your wheels from locking up when you brake hard. It keeps the tires rolling so you can steer instead of sliding."}},{"startTime":384.0,"endTime":393.0,"type":"term","title":"brake pedal pressure","url":"/glossary/brake-pedal-pressure","quote":"...it's going to think kind of mechanically and then electronically patent your pedal to slow it down rather than letting you just hold the same amount of pressure down. So, it's going to interrupt your brake pedal pressure to make you not lock your tire up.","canonicalId":"term:brake-pedal-pressure","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Brake pedal pressure is the driver’s input that determines how much hydraulic force is applied to the brakes. With ABS, the system interrupts and modulates that pressure to prevent lockup.","simplifiedExplanation":"Brake pedal pressure is how hard you’re pushing the brake. ABS can automatically change that pressure so the wheels don’t lock."}},{"startTime":399.6,"endTime":403.3,"type":"concept","title":"trial and error","url":"/glossary/trial-and-error","quote":"The other way is just kind of trial and error like, oops, was that too much brake pressure? Yes, it was. And now I've ruined the tire.","canonicalId":"concept:trial-and-error","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In track driving, “trial and error” describes learning the right brake pressure and technique through repeated attempts. The segment ties this to avoiding flat spots by dialing in braking force before you ruin tires."}},{"startTime":425.0,"endTime":431.6,"type":"term","title":"lock the tires up","url":"/glossary/lock-the-tires-up","quote":"So, sometimes it's a part of the learning process to over exceed your braking grip and lock the tires up.","canonicalId":"term:lock-the-tires-up","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Lock the tires up” means the wheels stop rotating and slide on the pavement, usually from excessive brake pressure. Locked tires are a common cause of flat spotting and can also reduce steering control.","simplifiedExplanation":"Locking the tires up means the wheels stop spinning and start sliding. That’s bad because it can ruin the tire and make the car harder to control."}},{"startTime":459.3,"endTime":464.8,"type":"term","title":"stall","url":"/glossary/stall","quote":"And the same thing with the clutch, the car starts to stall. Don't keep coming off the clutch.","canonicalId":"term:stall","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “stall” occurs when the engine speed drops too low for the load, causing the engine to shut off. In manual driving, it often happens during clutch release when the driver doesn’t match engine RPM to vehicle speed.","simplifiedExplanation":"A stall is when the engine dies. In a manual car, it usually happens if you release the clutch too quickly."}},{"startTime":480.3,"endTime":490.3,"type":"term","title":"unevenly front to back side to side","url":"/glossary/unevenly-front-to-back-side-to-side","quote":"if the car is loaded unevenly front to back side to side, you can actually lock one tire, not just two tires, not by the axle, but a corner.","canonicalId":"term:unevenly-front-to-back-side-to-side","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This describes load distribution across the car’s tires, which affects how easily each tire can reach the traction limit. Uneven loading can cause one tire (or one corner) to lock before others, changing braking behavior and increasing the chance of flat spots.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about how weight can be different on each tire. If one corner gets more load, it can lose grip and lock sooner than the others."}},{"startTime":506.7,"endTime":514.3,"type":"term","title":"flat spotted","url":"/glossary/flat-spotted","quote":"So now that I've flat spotted the tire, can the Premier Motorsports podcast in the universe tell me what to do with that tire?","canonicalId":"term:flat-spotted","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “flat spot” happens when a tire locks up and skids under braking, scuffing a section of the tread flat. That can cause vibration, noise, and reduced grip until the tire is replaced or the tread is restored.","simplifiedExplanation":"A flat spot is when a tire gets dragged while locked up, making part of the tread go flat. It can make the car shake and feel worse to drive until the tire is dealt with."}},{"startTime":557.1,"endTime":563.4,"type":"term","title":"most loaded tire","url":"/glossary/most-loaded-tire","quote":"I was thinking more along the lines of you flat spotted the tire. Say you're at a track where most of the turns are right turns... What's the tire that's most loaded up?","canonicalId":"term:most-loaded-tire","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The “most loaded tire” is the tire that carries the greatest normal force at a given moment, which typically makes it the first to reach the grip limit under braking or cornering. On a track with mostly right-hand turns, weight transfer can make one side (and thus one tire) consistently more stressed.","simplifiedExplanation":"The “most loaded tire” is the tire that’s carrying the most weight. The more weight a tire has, the more it tends to be the one that grips or locks first."}},{"startTime":563.4,"endTime":571.5,"type":"term","title":"right hand predominantly turning track","url":"/glossary/right-hand-predominantly-turning-track","quote":"Which tires most loaded up on a right hand predominantly turning track? I'll give you four choices. Front left, front right.","canonicalId":"term:right-hand-predominantly-turning-track","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This sets up a discussion about lateral weight transfer on tracks dominated by right turns. With right-hand corners, the car’s load shifts toward the outside tires, changing which tires are most likely to lock and flat spot under braking.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about a track that mostly turns to the right. Turning right shifts weight to certain tires, so those tires are more likely to be the ones that get overloaded and lock."}},{"startTime":611.0,"endTime":617.0,"type":"term","title":"braking moment","url":"/glossary/braking-moment","quote":"...for us to say you've gone through in the turn one of this track, and that's the biggest breaking moment of the whole track.","canonicalId":"term:braking-moment","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Biggest breaking moment” refers to the peak braking phase of the lap—where deceleration is highest and tire loads are most extreme. That’s when lockup and flat spotting are most likely, and when a damaged tire position will hurt the most. Identifying the braking moment helps decide which tire can’t be compromised.","simplifiedExplanation":"They mean the hardest braking part of the track. That’s when the tires are under the most stress and are most likely to lock up. If a tire is damaged, it shows up most during this phase."}},{"startTime":617.0,"endTime":621.2,"type":"term","title":"left front tire","url":"/glossary/left-front-tire","quote":"...You just roasted that left front tire trying to give it that right hand turn. You come in, you come in.","canonicalId":"term:left-front-tire","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The “left front” is identified as the tire that gets most abused during the described braking/turning sequence. In a right-hand turn, weight transfer and braking load often concentrate on the front axle, and the outside front can see especially high load. That’s why a flat-spotted left-front tire can be the most costly to the lap time and stability.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re calling out the left front tire as the one that gets hit hardest. During hard braking and turning, the front tires do a lot of the work, especially the outside one. If that tire is damaged, the car can feel worse right away."}},{"startTime":645.5,"endTime":650.7,"type":"term","title":"least loaded corner","url":"/glossary/least-loaded-corner","quote":"...try to figure out what's the least loaded corner at this track. So if the left front is the most...","canonicalId":"term:least-loaded-corner","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Least loaded corner” refers to the tire position that experiences the smallest combined braking and cornering forces at that specific track. The speaker is using this to minimize the performance penalty of a flat-spotted tire by relocating it to a position where it will be less influential. This is a practical racing workaround when you can’t replace all tires.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about which tire position gets the least work during that part of the track. If you can’t replace a damaged tire, you try to put it where it won’t matter as much. That helps the car stay more stable and predictable."}},{"startTime":645.5,"endTime":709.8,"type":"concept","title":"tire rotation / swapping positions","url":"/glossary/tire-rotation-swapping-positions","quote":"...we'll take that tire that got roasted and try to figure out what's the least loaded corner at this track... So the most optimal tire now is at the left front...","canonicalId":"concept:tire-rotation-swapping-positions","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The speaker describes a strategy of moving a flat-spotted tire to a different corner of the car to reduce its impact. This is essentially a tire “reassignment” based on which position is least loaded at that track. While it doesn’t fix the tire, it can preserve drivability and lap time when you’re limited on spare tires.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about moving the damaged tire to a different spot on the car. The goal is to put it where it will be less important. It’s a practical fix for race weekends when you can’t replace everything."}},{"startTime":667.1,"endTime":673.0,"type":"term","title":"front wheel drive","url":"/glossary/front-wheel-drive","quote":"...I followed many of little cars and especially that are front end, front wheel drive and their back, their back right wheel is usually not touching the ground.","canonicalId":"term:front-wheel-drive","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Front wheel drive (FWD) affects how the car loads its tires during cornering and braking, especially because the front wheels both steer and provide drive. The speaker claims that on many small FWD cars, the “back right wheel is usually not touching the ground,” which ties into how suspension and weight transfer can unload a corner. That’s used to justify where a flat-spotted tire might be less harmful.","simplifiedExplanation":"Front wheel drive means the front wheels do the steering and the pushing. Because of how the car behaves, certain tires—especially on the opposite side—may get less load in a turn. That’s why the speaker thinks a damaged tire might be survivable in a specific corner."}},{"startTime":745.8,"endTime":771.3,"type":"term","title":"flat spotting","url":"/glossary/flat-spotting","quote":"We forgot to cover one of the most important things about flat spotting your tires. Yes. And that is if you were out of track and you flat spot your tires.","canonicalId":"term:flat-spotting","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Flat spotting is what happens when a tire locks up or stops abruptly while still under load, creating a noticeable “flat” area on the tread. 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In motorsport circles, dyno sessions are often used to refine fueling/ignition and validate changes before or between track days.","simplifiedExplanation":"A dyno is a machine that tests your car’s engine while it’s strapped down. It helps people tune the car and see how much power it’s making."}},{"startTime":812.3,"endTime":816.4,"type":"concept","title":"blowing motors up","url":"/glossary/blowing-motors-up","quote":"That's why they kept blowing motors up for the first few years that you knew that you and I both knew them pretty much. You know what comes to mind? Because they would go take it to the dyno.","canonicalId":"concept:blowing-motors-up","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Blowing motors up” is slang for catastrophic engine failure—often from overheating, detonation/knock, oiling issues, or incorrect tuning. 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Some people have used it on tires to change the tire’s shape, but it’s not a normal way to repair a flat-spotted tire."}},{"startTime":972.9,"endTime":977.3,"type":"term","title":"white smoke","url":"/glossary/white-smoke","quote":"...if I've been locking up the brakes in a car is you can glance out the mirrors and you see tons of white smoke come off the back of your vehicle.","canonicalId":"term:white-smoke","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"White smoke from the rear during braking is a sign of tire slip and heat, often associated with wheel lockup and skidding. It’s a cue that the tires are losing traction and may be flat-spotting.","simplifiedExplanation":"White smoke can mean the tires are sliding and getting hot. If you see it while braking, you’re likely locking the wheels and damaging the tires."}},{"startTime":982.0,"endTime":985.48,"type":"term","title":"pumping these brakes","url":"/glossary/pumping-these-brakes","quote":"Oh, I'm locking the tires. I mean, I just start pumping these brakes a little bit and get out of the fact that I'm","canonicalId":"term:pumping-these-brakes","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.82,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Pumping the brakes is a technique used to avoid wheel lockup on vehicles without ABS. By repeatedly easing off and reapplying pressure, you can keep the tires closer to rolling and reduce flat-spotting.","simplifiedExplanation":"If you don’t have ABS, you can brake in a “pulse” instead of holding the pedal fully down. That helps keep the wheels from locking and sliding."}},{"startTime":1042.4,"endTime":1047.7,"type":"term","title":"brake pad compounds","url":"/glossary/brake-pad-compounds","quote":"It's pretty common to try to balance out your braking compounds, your brake pad compounds.","canonicalId":"term:brake-pad-compounds","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Brake pad compounds are different friction materials designed to work best at certain temperatures and with certain grip levels. Using different compounds front vs rear can help the car brake more evenly and reduce lockup/flat-spotting.","simplifiedExplanation":"Brake pads are made from different friction materials. Some work better when they’re hot, and some work better when they’re cooler—so matching them to the car helps braking feel consistent."}},{"startTime":1065.8,"endTime":1070.5,"type":"part","title":"Carbotech XP10s","url":"/glossary/carbotech-xp10s","quote":"The old deal tricking me out is used to be everybody used to run carbotech brakes. And you would run carbotech XP10s on the front...","canonicalId":"part:carbotech-xp10s","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Carbotech XP10s are a specific Carbotech brake pad compound. The speaker describes a common track setup using XP10s on the front because they provide higher friction than the rear pad compound.","simplifiedExplanation":"Carbotech XP10s are a type of track brake pad. 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In this story, they picked them because they matched the front pads well and wore evenly."}},{"startTime":1173.9,"endTime":1206.7,"type":"company","title":"Chad Morehead","url":"/glossary/chad-morehead","quote":"But it's also a guy who's constantly out there testing and racing is Chad Morehead. Yep. So if you're dicking around like, oh, shit, what path is going to get next? Ask Chad Morehead. Morehead Speedworks.","canonicalId":"company:chad-morehead","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Chad Morehead is referenced as a go-to resource for brake and racing-related parts, via Morehead Speedworks. The key point is that he’s constantly testing and racing, so his recommendations for brake pads/fluid are informed by real-world track feedback rather than generic catalog advice.","simplifiedExplanation":"Chad Morehead is a person the hosts trust for racing brake advice. They say he tests and races a lot, so his recommendations are based on what works on track."}},{"startTime":1183.2,"endTime":1191.2,"type":"company","title":"Morehead Speedworks","url":"/glossary/morehead-speedworks","quote":"Ask Chad Morehead. Morehead Speedworks. That dude knows everything. I would recommend you buy stuff from him, too.","canonicalId":"company:morehead-speedworks","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Morehead Speedworks is the shop/brand associated with Chad Morehead, positioned here as a supplier for racing-focused consumables and brake-related items. The hosts emphasize that he can advise on what pad is “good these days,” which is especially relevant when brake brands and product lines change.","simplifiedExplanation":"Morehead Speedworks is Chad Morehead’s operation. 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