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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 11:55 PM
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how much psi is usually recommended for my nitto 555r 285/35/18 for like driving around the streets, and then how much for a drag strip setting? i know i am going to have to launch like below 4k so i dont blow my rear end *fingers crossed*
Old Mar 12, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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Around town is always 35psi I have been told. That's what I keep mine at. I don't really drag race, so I'm not sure on that one, I have heard that 25psi works fine
Old Mar 12, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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allrighty...ill give that a try.. thanks lol
Old Mar 12, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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Should be about 32-35 on the street.

At the track I'm a fan of about 10 pounds pre-burnout.
Old Mar 12, 2008 | 01:26 AM
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Default RE: how much psi?

always like to drive aroudn with about 25-30 on the street just incase i run into a little competition at a lightbut at the track i got the best results when running them at 15psi
Old Mar 12, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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ORIGINAL: Quick Shot xMLx

Should be about 32-35 on the street.

At the track I'm a fan of about 10 pounds pre-burnout.
Lol at launching <4k.

[inside joke]
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