Glossary / General

flat spot

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A flat spot on a tire happens when the tire gets squished while the car is parked for a long time. It can make the car shake when you start driving until the tire warms up and gets back to normal.

Technical Definition

A flat spot on a tire occurs when a vehicle is stationary for an extended period, causing the tire to deform slightly under its weight. This can lead to vibrations when the vehicle is driven until the tire warms up and regains its shape.

Hear It Discussed

"...you have a flat spot on a lot of the tires until they warm up and flex a little bit. And that would jive with the direct proportional..."
Broken Car? We Can Help with Free Car Advice Give US A Call On The Air Under The Hood show 15:36

"So yeah, valve adjustment, and then I have that, I have a flat spot high in the RPM range."
Faster Slopes, Morning Motors, Beeline Open House and More - DWA! Podcast Ep. #939 Driving While Awesome 09:05

"...There is a flat spot in the, in the, in the rev range, because it really kicks it... But there is a flat spot between, I don't know, two and three..."
Cayman R: the purest real-world Porsche sports car? 9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast 25:16