Starting air press for M/T's

[blckgnx]

I've finnally got some 275/60/15 MT's and am heading to the strip tomarrow night. Any ideas on starting air press? I can't go to low as I have to drive the car back home approx 80 miles. (No air available) Thanks in advance, Ron

 

[Heath]

Tire pressure

I ran 17 psi at the track with stock suspension and managed low 1.6 sixty foots. I have the same size tire.

 

[John Wilde]

13-14 psi for an all out race set up.

 

[yullose]

You'll be surprised how well they handle... even with low air pressure in them.

I use to run around with 15psi in mine when I expected a little late night street action...

I assume your talking about the drag radials right ?

 

[D's GN]

14-15 psi worked for me, I was able to launch with 10lbs and hooked with a 1.58' using 255/60 MT DRs.

 

[blckgnx]

starting air press

Thanks guys, I understand not to get em wet either, just a dry hop and go? I'll let you know what happens tomarrow, maybe even tonite if I'm real stoked. The first time with this car! Ron

 

[blckgnx]

Well guys, Thanks for the help on the tire pressures. I guess the buick is kinda like me, Old and Slow. 14.90 at 92mph, o well. I've got a lot to learn about this car! Thanks again, Ron

 

[pacecarta]

1.50 at 23psi on tthe 16" MTradials (26"tall)

as to the comment about them handling at low pressure all i can say is youll be surprised how much they will spin on the rim at low pressure , mark them and see

ive tried low and high and the higher always lead to a better top end mph with no decrease in 60 ft ability