Drag Radials
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Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Jonesboro AR
Drag Radials
I just bought my first set of B. F. Goodrich drag radials and was wonding how much air to run in the tires. I have 4:10 gears and started out with 30lb but spinning the tires at 2500 rpm was not a problem. Dropped to 28 and the same thing happened, however, from a 20 mph stab it really hooks up great. I don't have a line lock so with the 6-speed I was hoping to get a little better start from a dead stop. I'm also hoping that when I get to the track the conditions of the track will help me out. thanks.
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From: Pittsburgh, PA - UCCC 11 Second Club
At the track you should test tire pressure between 16 and 24 lbs to see what works best for you. On the street you should run 28-32 lbs.
I just bought my first set of B. F. Goodrich drag radials and was wonding how much air to run in the tires. I have 4:10 gears and started out with 30lb but spinning the tires at 2500 rpm was not a problem. Dropped to 28 and the same thing happened, however, from a 20 mph stab it really hooks up great. I don't have a line lock so with the 6-speed I was hoping to get a little better start from a dead stop. I'm also hoping that when I get to the track the conditions of the track will help me out. thanks.
