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Old 08-23-2012, 10:27 PM
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I ran them today at LRP at 32/35 hot ......what are you guys running them at?
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Old 08-23-2012, 10:49 PM
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Pretty much there--I had a client run his 31f/35r hot at TWS recently, with very good results!
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No more than 38 hot. Soft sidewall means lots of rollover with delayed turn in. Over 38 they tend to bulge in the center. This info comes from One Lap testing.

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I found at 37 hot, they didn't want to turn....
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Originally Posted by Qwickrick
I found at 37 hot, they didn't want to turn....
No more than 38psi hot. That was a general statement which I use for rears. Fronts I run 2 to 3 psi lower. IMHO There is no 1 size fits all for tire pressures or vehicle setup.

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I agree - no more than 38 hot rear. Also no more than 36 front hot. They definitely have a sweet spot. At Sebring and Road Atlanta, I find 33 34 or 34 36 are good. I dump air cold, then dump more after first session. Then I have to adjust some in afternoon as well. MPSS don't like to be too low/ cold either. Definitely a sweet spot. Last weekend they were great in the rain at Sebring.
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Originally Posted by Qwickrick
I ran them today at LRP at 32/35 hot ......what are you guys running them at?
Rick
Rick if you do a search there is another thread with useful info on this very subject from several months ago.
Old 08-24-2012, 11:16 AM
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Exact pressures really depend on car set up,,,shocks, springs, car weight and alignment.



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