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Old 12-27-2007, 07:46 PM
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what tire pressure for MT's

picking up a set of MT's, and wondering what PSI to run them at?
255/50/16's if it matters
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Old 12-27-2007, 09:50 PM
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Are you asking about M/T ET Street Radials? Are you asking about normal street driving, street racing, or running on a prepped strip?
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sorry, i was thinking on a strip.
They are MT Streets radials
Also, for on the street, what should they be, or just play around and find out what works? Just trying to find out where to start
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a radial likes more air, I would try 16-18 and then do what you need to do (up or down) from there
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thank you mike, i was thinking 17 sounded right, but couldnt remember
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I run 21-22lbs. hot with my MT 275/50/15s streets on an un-prepped track. Run as much air as you can and still hook. Your gonna love this tire!
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yeah, im just debating how my rear end is going to like them lol
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Old 12-29-2007, 06:17 PM
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A4s are more forgiving on rears than you think...and I agree with the others, with a good suspension they like more air...I ran 18 psi in my 255 50 R16s...I was able to eek out consistent 1.55 60' with those tires...I still have them in the basement mounted on stockers for when I feel like going with the sleeper image...

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Old 12-29-2007, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ABA383
A4s are more forgiving on rears than you think...and I agree with the others, with a good suspension they like more air...I ran 18 psi in my 255 50 R16s...I was able to eek out consistent 1.55 60' with those tires...I still have them in the basement mounted on stockers for when I feel like going with the sleeper image...

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yeah, but that was after you already had suspension, correct?
Im trying to find out what im gonna be able to pull for 60's on these
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Originally Posted by reamo04
yeah, but that was after you already had suspension, correct?
Im trying to find out what im gonna be able to pull for 60's on these
I had Spohn TA, LCAs, PHB, SFCs, relocation brackets in 2nd hole...BUT stock springs/shocks...when I ran those tires/pressure and 60'...

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