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Old 01-19-2007, 06:47 PM
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Does any one know what psi im suppose to be running... i got MT's ET Street Radials 275/50/R15.... ( For The Drag)
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Old 01-19-2007, 07:13 PM
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test,test, test. start with about 30psi and let air out as you race until you find your "happy spot"
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Old 01-19-2007, 08:54 PM
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IF YOUR ON THE STRIP TRY WITH 22 TO START WITH
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Old 01-19-2007, 10:25 PM
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I have had my best luck with D/R's at 18 PSI. Usually when I go below that the tires tend to spin on the wheels.
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Old 01-19-2007, 10:53 PM
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yea last time i whent i had them @ 28... and i had no grip and i did not know how low i was able to go... i will try 22 hopefully the tire wont spin on the rim and strart @ 22 dropping from there... thnks
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