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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 09:48 AM
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I have 19" wheels on my Z wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza's (275). I was wondering if anyone knows a good tire pressure for these since every time i try to get off the line I'm spinning. Thanks.
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Old Jul 24, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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Road tires use factory pressures. Could be costly if you lower the pressure and break the bead. Not that it would help because it's still a road tire. If you plan on using slicks, it requires experimentation to find the right pressures. Driving style, suspension setup, track prep, ambient temps, track temps, sun, cloud cover, time in staging all factors in pressure settings. Honestly it's not a set it and forget deal. If you are serious about drag racing, you will check pressure in the pits. Usually add a little more before staging, as you approach the line you adjust pressure again then sometimes after your burn-out.

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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by slickwilly23
every time i try to get off the line I'm spinning. Thanks.
Can you post some recent time slips?
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Can you post some recent time slips?
So I guess that the answer is no.
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