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Old 04-30-2013, 11:25 AM   #1
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I have mine at 36psi cold, any more my ride quality goes down




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If you are new to "Tracking" your car I recommend starting with high pressure. About 40/40 cold is a good place to start. This will give you crisp turn in and a stiffer sidewall which will prolong tire life while you work on your skills. Forget lap times and focus on learning the line and smooth balanced carving turns. I have seen aggressive new drivers destroy a $1000 set of tires in one day by pushing too hard around the course with low tire pressures.
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Old 04-30-2013, 11:51 AM   #2
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I have mine at 36psi cold, any more my ride quality goes down
5 years later I agree. I fixed it.
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5 years later I agree. I fixed it.
You mean 6
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