Autocross Pressure

…the rest is (autocross) history. Woody, who began autocrossing in 1989, convinced Angie to come to an event for their first date. It wasn't long before Angie got behind the wheel and gave it a try herself. The motoring couple continued to compete in local, regional and national level autocross…

…pad.) Tire pressure increases 1 psi for every 10 degrees in ambient temperature Shade tires from direct sunlight between sessions as much as possible. The sun's heat will raise your tire's pressure. Autocross inflation pressures should be adjusted warm, road racing inflation pressures should be…

…who use street tires in autocrosses, track events and road races run higher than normal inflation pressures. The pressure must be checked with a quality air gauge as the inflation pressure cannot be accurately estimated through visual inspection. Related Links * Air Pressure / Load Adjustment for…

…driver. Avoid sliding the tires, locking up the wheels under braking and drive as smooth as possible. Tire Pressure in the Rain For both autocross and road racing, increase tire pressures 6-8 psi from what you would normally run in dry conditions. Hydroplaning occurs when a wedge of water develops…

…necessarily need extra tire pressure to deliver its performance. In fact, it is designed to run at tire pressures around 30 psi, with finite adjustments depending on vehicle type. Critical to understanding the set-up is to appreciate that this pressure is the "operating pressure" of the tire when it…

…get the best performance out of their Pilot Sport Cup tires. Download Michelin Pilot Sport Cup brochure (PDF) Related Links * Air Pressure for Competition Tires * Competition Tire Heat Cycling Service * Getting More Out of Competition Tires * Shaving Tires for Autocross / Track Use / Competition

…air pressure while searching for more grip, but keep in mind this may lead to tire roll-over and rapid shoulder wear. Autocross Tip - With the SSC alignment components allowing for aggressive negative camber settings and larger than stock anti-roll bars limiting body roll, you may find pressures at…

…for autocross or track use. * BFGoodrich g-Force R1 * BFGoodrich g-Force R1-S * Hankook Ventus Z214 * Hoosier A7 Radial * Hoosier R7 Radial * Toyo Proxes RR Most other Track & Competition DOT tires begin with 6/32" to 8/32" of molded tread depth and typically do not require shaving for autocross…

The A6 Radial from Hoosier is a Dry Racetrack & Autocross Only tire developed for drivers who compete in autocross, time trial and hillclimb events in dry conditions where responsiveness and high levels of grip are desirable. This particular Hoosier tire begins with a tread depth of 4.5/32"…

…* Autocross * Road Racing * SCCA Racing * Time Attack Racing Hoosier A6 Hoosier R6 If you're chasing cones in an autocross event or have a very light road race car and want maximum grip at the cost of some wear, choose the Hoosier A6. The tire is an exceptional choice for autocross events…

…with air pressure is in the low- to mid-30 psi range, depending on the wear you experience. Air pressure can be used to fine-tune the behavior of the vehicle to adjust for driver preference, and all adjustments should be made in 2 psi increments. It's tempting to drop air pressure while searching…

…be used when recommended cold tire inflation pressures exceed 65 psi. High-pressure snap-in valves for .453" rim holes allow a maximum cold inflation pressure of 80 psi while those for .625" rim holes allow a maximum cold inflation pressure of 100 psi. Typically used in steel wheels, high-pressure…