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Paul	07-27-2002 03:04 PM

lower tire psi when racing?

i'm running my stock 14's right now because they're much lighter than my 17's. i heard if you lower your psi you can get more/better grip? if so, at what psi should i do it?

sinthetiq

07-27-2002 03:09 PM

um.. depends on the track/day/conditions..

crucial Si

07-27-2002 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sinthetiq
um.. depends on the track/day/conditions..

:werd:

when i went to the track i lowered it to 29 lbs. in my 205/40. but normal driving its at 35 lbs

CivicSiRacer

07-28-2002 05:14 PM

Re: lower tire psi when racing?

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul
i'm running my stock 14's right now because they're much lighter than my 17's. i heard if you lower your psi you can get more/better grip? if so, at what psi should i do it?

As someone said depends on what racing you are doing. Track, 1/4, autocross, rally?

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