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Tire Pressure
Monday, July 03, 2006 2:53 PM
What is for best tire pressure range for our cars, on an autoX track?



Re: Tire Pressure
Monday, July 03, 2006 3:12 PM
Depends on what kind of suspension and tires you have. Give us those details first.



Re: Tire Pressure
Tuesday, July 04, 2006 11:14 AM
If you are running a stock suspension set-up on stock tires, usually just under the Max tire preassure that is written on the sidewall.

I run Falken Azenis for Autocross and I usually run between 33-39 lbs of preassure - Depending upon the track conditions and the track type. Remember, when you race, the tire preassure will increase as the tire heats up, up to a couple of pounds.


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Re: Tire Pressure
Tuesday, July 04, 2006 1:33 PM
Thanks for the info. Right now my car is completely stock, but I'm going to start modifying it next year. I know what you mean about the tire pressure increasing with heat. I heard some guy say that if the tire is filled with nitrogen it won't expand nearly as much, is that true?


Re: Tire Pressure
Tuesday, July 04, 2006 6:15 PM
I would start with about 45-50psi in the front and 50-55psi in the rear to help compensate for understeer.



Re: Tire Pressure
Tuesday, July 04, 2006 8:07 PM
Zach wrote:I would start with about 45-50psi in the front and 50-55psi in the rear to help compensate for understeer.


I agree, BUT still check the max PSI that the tire recomends on the sidewall and subtract approximately 3-5 lbs, as I stated before, the preassure will increase as the tire heats up.


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