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Old 07-03-2004, 12:41 AM
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Default Nitto 555R drag radials - Street Use

What do you all run for tire pressure in your Nitto drag radials...specifically 555Rs.

Thanks in advanced.
Old 07-03-2004, 09:43 AM
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Default Re: Nitto 555R drag radials - Street Use (ilcorvettegiallo)

I'm running 28-30 on the street. I will run 18-22 on the track. I haven't raced the car with the Nittos YET.

What do you all run for tire pressure in your Nitto drag radials...specifically 555Rs.

Thanks in advanced.
Old 07-03-2004, 11:10 AM
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I am running 30 in mine, but I have not been to the track yet. What a HUGE difference just on the street. Should be awesome at the track. Scott
Old 07-03-2004, 02:09 PM
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I'm running 26psi cold/29psi warm. When discount tire installed them at 36psi, felt like the GY F1s they replaced until the pressure was lowered and they were warm.
Old 07-03-2004, 05:45 PM
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Ditto blu00rdstr!
Old 07-07-2004, 11:12 AM
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30 TO 35 PSI HERE.




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Old 07-07-2004, 02:41 PM
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30 psi
Old 07-07-2004, 04:44 PM
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Default Re: Nitto 555R drag radials - Street Use (blu00rdstr)

I'm running 26psi cold/29psi warm. When discount tire installed them at 36psi, felt like the GY F1s they replaced until the pressure was lowered and they were warm.
me too.
Old 07-07-2004, 05:27 PM
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~30psi

worked best in the street

at the strip 16-18psi depending on the track conditions.

Was able to drop .3 off my 60' with them.

They are a great compromise between a slick and a street tire.
Old 07-08-2004, 12:26 AM
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28-30 cold, otherwise the center will wear out faster than the rest of the tire.

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