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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 01:58 PM
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im running 195/55/15 kuhmos. What do you think is the best tire psi to run front and rear? f-28psi, r-35?

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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 02:03 PM
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lower in the front, start with 28 and work your way down, i run about 22 on my POS stockies.
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 02:52 PM
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With a stock tire I wouldn't want to go any lower than 20, otherwise you may spin it on the rim if you have much power. Just get some slicks.
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 02:56 PM
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i'm running 205/45/15 toyo proxes...i usually start the 1-2 runs with 28psi...
if i don't do good on the 60" then i put that shiznit down to 22-24psi...
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 03:09 PM
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What do you guys recommend for refilling your tires AFTER the racing? Can't drive home on 22 psi.....
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 03:47 PM
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i put mines back up to 32-35psi
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 04:12 PM
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I meant what do you use to put the air back in? Do tracks have air fillers like at gas stations?
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 04:32 PM
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 06:40 PM
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I bring my 12vdc air pump with me.

I crank the rears up to 50psi and drop the fronts to 18psi. Falken Azeni 205-50-15.

2.1's all day. Hit 2.0 once.
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 07:26 PM
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I usually bring a bike pump it works good, but takes a few pumps to get it to where you want it at.....
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 08:02 PM
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well the tracks in NJ i go to always provide air pumps/tanks...

atco or englishtown...
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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 01:41 AM
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if all else fails im willing to bet money there is someone at the track with an air compressor
if not there has to be a gas station near by
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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 01:51 AM
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just get yourself one of those cheap air tanks at walmart, then take it around to automotive and have the grease monkeys fillerup... 120psi should last you a while
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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 07:31 AM
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20-25 psi is the way to go mmm sticky
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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 07:47 AM
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Even 25psi on my lovley Firestone stocks could only net me consistent high 2.30's low 2.40's.. I need sticky rubber dammit!!
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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 08:17 AM
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205/50/15 Falken Azenis are what I am running right now. I hit a 2.006 60' with 13 psi in the tires and launching at 4000 rpm with the hondata 2 step launch control
Gonna get into the 1.9's next visit at the track!
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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 10:31 AM
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Default Re: best tire psi to drag. (iww)

im running 195/55/15 kuhmos. What do you think is the best tire psi to run front and rear? f-28psi, r-35?
probably around 25 psi up front and 40-50 in the rear. someone said start at around 28 and work your way down. thats what you should do.


[Modified by jinxproof99, 2:32 PM 6/5/2002]
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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 11:20 AM
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Default Re: best tire psi to drag. (jinxproof99)

what do you think about drag radials... I have nitto 555r and was running 20 psi
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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 11:24 AM
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what do you think about drag radials... I have nitto 555r and was running 20 psi
i ran around 22 in my nitto drags. i like the new bfg's more though.
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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 11:51 AM
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Default Re: best tire psi to drag. (jinxproof99)

What psi are you running on the bfg jinx? I just got some...hehe

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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 12:00 PM
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What psi are you running on the bfg jinx? I just got some...hehe

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i run 32-33 on the street. 20 at the track. thats all motor. my friend has run his turbo car on them and i think ran like 16-18. i've heard you can go as low as 14. i'd try out 20-22 and go down from there. launching at different rpms. also will depend on whether you slip the clutch or drop it. i wouldn't drop it.
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