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: D.O.T Air pressure


BULKSS
Aug 2nd, 03, 11:07 PM
I ran at Epping todayand the car broke loose coming out . I have M&H dot tires the car should be running somewhere around 13.6 . What tire pressure should I run Thanks Mike

10secBu
Aug 3rd, 03, 12:07 AM
Air pressure will depend on power, gearing, vehicle weight, launch rpm, etc...I'd probably start with 15 lbs and go up or down from there. You should not need to go any lower than 12 or 13 lbs...at lower pressures, the car handlying deteriorates at high speed in the traps (read---riding on ice).

BULKSS
Aug 4th, 03, 11:03 AM
I ran 13-14 pounds took of almost 3 tenths from saturday . Thanks Mike