Autocross Tire Pressure

…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…

…the biggest adjustment you can make to improve tire wear is the 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…

…temperatures across the tire's tread without causing treadwear. The cost of heat cycling is $15 per tire and is recommend by competition tire manufacturers. Related Links * Air Pressure for Competition Tires * Getting More Out of Competition Tires * Shaving Tires for Autocross / Track Use /…

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…couple, fun with cars and Tire Rack. A perfect marriage in our book. Angie and Woody Rogers, both Tire Rack employees, placed their first Tire Rack orders back in 1990 before even knowing each other. Later they met and the rest is (autocross) history. Woody, who began autocrossing in 1989, convinced…

…tire's pressure. Autocross inflation pressures should be adjusted warm, road racing inflation pressures should be adjusted hot. For racing or track events, your rain tires' starting inflation pressure should be higher than your dry tires. Tires are part of your suspension. Using lower profile tires…

…the tire. If your tires are rolling over past the tread pattern, increase negative camber, increase inflation pressure and reduce slip angle while driving to keep the work concentrated in the tread area. Check Your Hot Tire Pressures As soon as you come off the track check your hot tire pressures…

…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 for more grip, but keep in mind this may lead to tire roll-over and rapid…

…and must 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,…

…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…

…ride quality and maximum performance. " Note: Be careful whenever you explore the capabilities of your new tires. Remember that every tire requires a break-in period of 500 miles for optimum performance. Related Links * Checking Tire Inflation Pressure * Storing Tires * Tire Rotation Instructions

…driver who operates his/her vehicle in a spirited manner on the street. They are the perfect match for an upgrade to performance tires or the occasional weekend autocross with the local sports car club. The trade-off with these improvements usually comes as a moderate increase in brake dust, quicker…

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