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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 07:36 AM
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What psi do you guys run your slicks at?
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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 07:39 AM
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Default Re: psi for slicks (964dgsr)

I've known people to run on 11psi on their slicks. I believe it varies on the size of slicks you are using.
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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 07:42 AM
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I'm gonna be using 20x8x14, what psi should I run it at? Thanks for replies in advance.
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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 08:15 AM
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Default Re: psi for slicks (964dgsr)

those are small slicks and shouldnt be dropped lower than 10psi. they actually work good at even 12lbs or so. if you have to go lower and lower to hook up, i;d go with a bigger slick.
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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 06:16 PM
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differs on size and track conditions, I could spin the **** out my 24.5's at 11psi and some days with track conditions ideal they would grab like a bitch.
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Old Nov 26, 2002 | 11:49 PM
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Default Re: psi for slicks (964dgsr)

from my PERSONAL useage..................

20x8x14 on 14x6 rims, 12 psi. Lower than that and slicks will spin on the rim.
20x6x16 on 14x5 steelies, 14 psi. Went 14.85 all motor, nuf said.
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Old Nov 27, 2002 | 12:30 AM
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Id run them at 6-8 pounds...that works on any size slick.
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Old Nov 27, 2002 | 04:55 AM
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i use 8 lbs.
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Old Nov 27, 2002 | 06:41 AM
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Do you guys that go under 10psi have pinned slicks ie screwed to rims????
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Old Nov 27, 2002 | 09:46 PM
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i use 8 lbs.
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Old Nov 27, 2002 | 10:26 PM
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I usually start at around 12psi and lower it from there, stop once you start losing mph.
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Old Nov 28, 2002 | 08:55 AM
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Do you guys that go under 10psi have pinned slicks ie screwed to rims????
not me!
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