what psi for drag radials?
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Melting Slicks
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From: West hills California
what psi for drag radials?
going to famosa this saturday and I just got nitto 18 frag radials and was wondering what you guys think is the best psi to launch and at what rpm? I have a m6 and kooks kong tubes with a blacwing currenty.
Drifting
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From: cAshburn VA
Originally Posted by c5wolf
going to famosa this saturday and I just got nitto 18 frag radials and was wondering what you guys think is the best psi to launch and at what rpm? I have a m6 and kooks kong tubes with a blacwing currenty.
Good luck!
Safety Car
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From: Sunshine State
Originally Posted by IFLUBYU
Start at 20 and work your way down to 14 if necessary, in 2 psi increments. Keep lowering till there is no or very little spin at launch. If you are still spinning at 14psi I would suggest lowering your RPM at launch, or getting bigger tires, or maybe E/T Streets.
Good luck!
Good luck!
Burning Brakes
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From: Titusville FL
Originally Posted by Korreck
Start higher. Maybe 25 PSI and work down. More PSI=less rolling resistance=lower ET and higher trap speed. A lot depends on the condition of the track. Your goal is to run as much PSI as you can without spinning.
Le Mans Master
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From: NJ
Originally Posted by IFLUBYU
Start at 20 and work your way down to 14 if necessary, in 2 psi increments. Keep lowering till there is no or very little spin at launch. If you are still spinning at 14psi I would suggest lowering your RPM at launch, or getting bigger tires, or maybe E/T Streets.
Good luck!
Good luck!
