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240whp crx and MH 23x8-15"... tire pressure?

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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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Default 240whp crx and MH 23x8-15"... tire pressure?

I got some white lensos at 23" MH racemasters. What pressure should I run to ensure traction off the line while maintaing stability at 110+mph? I searched and I found mixed results. Some people say 8 psi, some people say 14-20psi.

What do you think?
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 01:53 PM
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Default Re: 240whp crx and MH 23x8-15"... tire pressure? (ham)

I would say call M&H and find out there specs on the tires for proper tire pressure and temps. If I would have to say off the top of my head for a tire pressure I would say 6.5psi
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 01:56 PM
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that seems very low, but i can call to check. thanks
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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Default Re: 240whp crx and MH 23x8-15"... tire pressure? (ham)

It depends on the track temps. 90 degrees or more i would keep it around 7. under 90 i would keep it around 8-8.5. Works great for me.
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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I use the M&H 23x7.5x15 and they look extremely flat on my heavy **** car whenever I venture below 13psi. But my sweet spot that I'm usually at is 10psi.
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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I usually run 8-9 in the slicks but have run as low as 7lbs. I'm sorry, slowing a fwd down from 120mph with less than 6lbs of air in some 8 inch wide tires is scary.
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 04:05 PM
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9lbs. with 240whp.
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 04:08 PM
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its going to be 45 degrees outside. i was thinking like 10 psi to start out. i only have 240whp!
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 04:39 PM
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id to 7.5ish cold do nice 3rd gear burn out that will bring up the tire pressure then ur good to go

PS what tranny do u have?
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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Default Re: 240whp crx and MH 23x8-15"... tire pressure? (T4eg)

we use to go down as low as 4 psi on those tires. never had a stability issue at 125mph. of course our car was a little lighter than most.
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 05:31 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by therealpoorboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">we use to go down as low as 4 psi on those tires. never had a stability issue at 125mph. of course our car was a little lighter than most.</TD></TR></TABLE>

thanks, i was actually kinda scared to tear down the track 110+ with 5-10psi in my front tires. i forgot the pressure goes up when you get em hot. it will be a big difference after i burn out because its 45 degrees.

i have a stock gsr tranny
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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Default Re: 240whp crx and MH 23x8-15"... tire pressure? (ham)

6-7 psi.
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