Rear tire psi mickey thompson drags
08-09-2017, 06:06 PM
#1
Racer
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Rear tire psi mickey thompson drags
Running a buddy this weekend at the track. I have a d1sc c6z making 800rwhp. I have 305/45/17 mickey thompson et streets on the rear. First time i went out i spun like crazy in 1st gear. Literally feathering the throttle all the way through 1st. I currently have about 25 psi now. What are you guys running for psi and getting it to hook. The track will be non prepped.
08-09-2017, 06:26 PM
#2
Le Mans Master
Running a buddy this weekend at the track. I have a d1sc c6z making 800rwhp. I have 305/45/17 mickey thompson et streets on the rear. First time i went out i spun like crazy in 1st gear. Literally feathering the throttle all the way through 1st. I currently have about 25 psi now. What are you guys running for psi and getting it to hook. The track will be non prepped.
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08-09-2017, 08:50 PM
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Running a buddy this weekend at the track. I have a d1sc c6z making 800rwhp. I have 305/45/17 mickey thompson et streets on the rear. First time i went out i spun like crazy in 1st gear. Literally feathering the throttle all the way through 1st. I currently have about 25 psi now. What are you guys running for psi and getting it to hook. The track will be non prepped.
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08-09-2017, 09:57 PM
#6
Safety Car
25psi is way too much if you want traction. Fine for driving though.
08-10-2017, 05:51 AM
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Le Mans Master
08-10-2017, 08:44 AM
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Running a buddy this weekend at the track. I have a d1sc c6z making 800rwhp. I have 305/45/17 mickey thompson et streets on the rear. First time i went out i spun like crazy in 1st gear. Literally feathering the throttle all the way through 1st. I currently have about 25 psi now. What are you guys running for psi and getting it to hook. The track will be non prepped.
08-10-2017, 02:23 PM
#9
Team Owner
The answer to any PSI question is going to be a range, and you have to find what works for you. There is no magic number anyone on the internet can give you. Depends on the car, track, alignment, tire wear, suspension, etc.
That being said, anywhere from 12-20psi is probably the range you want to test out. Start higher and keep dropping pressure until you get where you want.
That being said, anywhere from 12-20psi is probably the range you want to test out. Start higher and keep dropping pressure until you get where you want.
08-10-2017, 05:08 PM
#11
Racer
The answer to any PSI question is going to be a range, and you have to find what works for you. There is no magic number anyone on the internet can give you. Depends on the car, track, alignment, tire wear, suspension, etc.
That being said, anywhere from 12-20psi is probably the range you want to test out. Start higher and keep dropping pressure until you get where you want.
That being said, anywhere from 12-20psi is probably the range you want to test out. Start higher and keep dropping pressure until you get where you want.
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08-10-2017, 05:12 PM
#12
Team Owner
Even if there was a set magic PSI, most common automotive gauges are lucky to be 2-3psi off standards. So part of finding what works, is finding what works with your tire pressure gauge. I have 3-4 and one can read 15, one 16, one 17 and one 19 all without touching anything.
08-14-2017, 06:45 PM
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