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Jul 27, 2006, 11:35 AM
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So, dumb question, and I'm sure there are answers on the forum, but I'm lazy and I've got good resources here to exploit so please answer the question if you'd like to for me.
If running tires at 42PSI for racing gives you better performance on track, and I drive the car kinda hard all the time, what is the downfall of leaving the tire pressure that high all the time?
If running tires at 42PSI for racing gives you better performance on track, and I drive the car kinda hard all the time, what is the downfall of leaving the tire pressure that high all the time?
Jul 27, 2006, 11:38 AM
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Ride comfort. The higher tire pressure is a stiffer ride.
Also, having a stiffer tire makes it easier to puncture because the tire can't "squish" out of the way as easily.
Also, having a stiffer tire makes it easier to puncture because the tire can't "squish" out of the way as easily.
Jul 27, 2006, 11:39 AM
Originally Posted by Tek3Evo
So, dumb question, and I'm sure there are answers on the forum, but I'm lazy and I've got good resources here to exploit so please answer the question if you'd like to for me.
If running tires at 42PSI for racing gives you better performance on track, and I drive the car kinda hard all the time, what is the downfall of leaving the tire pressure that high all the time?
If running tires at 42PSI for racing gives you better performance on track, and I drive the car kinda hard all the time, what is the downfall of leaving the tire pressure that high all the time?
What would happen if you hit a nasty pothole running at that pressure?
Jul 27, 2006, 11:40 AM
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Just for reference: For autocross I set my front tires at 45psi and the backs at 43psi. I leave them that way for the street because I have noticed the improved handling on the street.
Jul 27, 2006, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by dryad001
What would happen if you hit a nasty pothole running at that pressure?
Jul 27, 2006, 11:45 AM
Originally Posted by Anarchy99
I think it depends on the sidewall hight weather it's a 35/ 40/ 45 profile tire, i don't think Air psi will matter that much.
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Jul 27, 2006, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Anarchy99
I think it depends on the sidewall hight weather it's a 35/ 40/ 45 profile tire, i don't think Air psi will matter that much.
).If you have too much pressure, the rubber cannot flex and you hit the pothole edge really hard which could cause a blow-out or cut the tire on the edge of the pavement.
Jul 27, 2006, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by newimportowner
Hey guys quick question.
LCD or Plasma? 40-45 inch. which is better?
LCD or Plasma? 40-45 inch. which is better?
