I just got some used m/t slicks 22/8/15

Anyways, I have gotten used to my Bf drag radials on the street, but I know there will probably be a BIG difference between these tires on the street and the slicks on the track

But anyways, people are telling me to feather the clutch, but I have never done this beofre. Every time I started losing traction, I feathered the gas

But what Is the correct way to run these slicks? Tire pressure, launch, that "feathering technique, etc.


btw, they'll be on an 86 hatch, stock B16A with a few mods, ACT fullface too.
The car pulls hard with the no torue 16, but my car only weighs 2k with the motor

 

with slicks you shouldnt have to 'feather' anything. with the setup you have. take it up about 6000RPM and just dump the clutch and gas it all the way.
Start out at about 12psi and feel how that hooks up. if it feels like its still slipping, then drop it 1psi every time to see the difference in the launch. once you are at 9-10psi and you still feel some spinning(which most likely you shouldnt), then that is when you feather the gas a bit. Meaning dont floor it all the way, but press it enough so the car is almost on full throttle, then once you feel it catch good, then gas it all the way.

You just have to get used to the new slick setup and adjust your driving to the way the tire reacts.

Wil

 

So no feathering at all? Just dump the clutch and gas it full throttle?

And so u start off at 12psi, and you don't go less than 9?


Thanks

Anyone else have ideas?

 

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And so u start off at 12psi, and you don't go less than 9?
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Yes you don't need to feather at all. just dump the clutch and it should hook good.

As a beginner, start out at 12psi. since you dont know how the car will like the slick size setup for now. working your way down is better than starting at a low pressure right away.

The mistake many racers do is drop the slicks down way too low to begin with and not even knowing what the tire needs to match their car setup.
Remember the less the tire pressure, the harder it is for some cars to push the car at the end of the track. So if the tire pressure is still at a good psi, then you can get better mph on that run.
Imagine a flat tire, you have more resistance when driving it and have a hard time to push the car. its the same for the slicks.

Wil

 

cool cool.


I dont think that I have rims that are wide enough for the 8s

Anyone know where I can get some 15*8s that arent too heavy for a good price?