…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…sedan to the track, changed the oil, checked the tire pressure and pulled the spare tire out and you were ready to race. Things are so different now in the premier racing series. However many of us still live out that dream through autocross competition and track events on the weekend. Even at Tire…
…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…
…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…
…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
…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 pressure within a competition tire will increase 1 psi for every 10 degrees of ambient temperature. • Keep tires out of direct sunlight between sessions. Heat from the sun can raise tire pressure. • For autocross competition tires, adjust inflation pressure when warm. For…
…hockey pucks when they are cold. I don%27t have to spray them down at autocross events and they add pressure predictably as their temperature rises. After this full season of trips in the car, track days, 7 or 8 autocross days and daily commuting %28short commute, given%29 I haven%27t even moved…
…hockey pucks when they are cold. I don%27t have to spray them down at autocross events and they add pressure predictably as their temperature rises. After this full season of trips in the car, track days, 7 or 8 autocross days and daily commuting %28short commute, given%29 I haven%27t even moved…
…hockey pucks when they are cold. I don%27t have to spray them down at autocross events and they add pressure predictably as their temperature rises. After this full season of trips in the car, track days, 7 or 8 autocross days and daily commuting %28short commute, given%29 I haven%27t even moved…
…hockey pucks when they are cold. I don%27t have to spray them down at autocross events and they add pressure predictably as their temperature rises. After this full season of trips in the car, track days, 7 or 8 autocross days and daily commuting %28short commute, given%29 I haven%27t even moved…
…hockey pucks when they are cold. I don%27t have to spray them down at autocross events and they add pressure predictably as their temperature rises. After this full season of trips in the car, track days, 7 or 8 autocross days and daily commuting %28short commute, given%29 I haven%27t even moved…
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