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Old 01-09-2008, 06:44 PM   #2
racer_d
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Given your topical local, could be tough. My train of thought is always add 3-4 ponds more thatn "stock". I fotget what stock is.. 29/36? You might be inclined to try 33/36. Most tires like to be around 40psi when hot. Driving on the track will generate enough heat to get your tires up to 40psi.

Now, you didn't mention what type of tires you will be using. I assume "street" tires.

A helpful clue is to put 3-4 marks of shoe polish on the tire where the shoulder meets the tread. If after a session the polish is worn off, you might want to add pressure.

Not sure of your driving experience (ie, if you will have an instructor with you) but

1) LOOK AHEAD.. not just 10 feet off your front bumper but as far ahead as possible.
2) Be smooth. The smoother you are, the faster you will become.
3) Have FUN!

As a possible Apples to Orange comparison. When I ran R comps (Toyo RA1) I would set them cold at 34 all around and go from there as I felt one end slip /grip more than the other. For AX, I ran 36 front, 34 rear because the rears heated up so quickly. This was running 225-40-18 front and 275-30-18 rear
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