Autocross Tire Pressure

…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…

…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…

…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…

…one event you run a year, running tires shaved to about 4/32" will further enhance your performance. Track and Competition DOT Tires The following tires are manufactured with only 4/32" to 4.5/32" of molded tread depth and do not require tire shaving for autocross or track use. * BFGoodrich g-Force…

…etc.). Also read Tire Specs Explained: Rim Width Range for Street/Highway Tires. Related Links * Air Pressure for Competition Tires * Competition Tire Heat Cycling Service * Getting More Out of Competition Tires * Mounting Track & Competition DOT Tires * Shaving Tires for Autocross / Track Use /…

…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

…• 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 road racing competition tires, adjust inflation pressure when hot. Read more, then take a look at Tire Rack's…

…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 Rack when I work my summer…

…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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…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,…

…to improve the handling of your sports car. Hotchkis and Tire Rack can help. There are some common ways to improve the handling of your sports car. Wheels and tires, upgraded shocks and springs, performance alignment and proper air pressure all play an important role in your car’s handling…

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