Another Olds freebie .....
Similar to Rob....
I run 48 psi in the front, and 44 psi in the rear. I've found that is where I get the most consistent contact patch for the tire in the rear.
If you put in the 32 psi recommended pressure, and do a quick blip in your driveway (OK - I do them in my driveway ......) anyway - - - you'll most likely find that you will see the outside edges of the tread making the darkest contact, and the inside 4 inches or so of the tread will be a simple *wisp* of black. As you air up the tire, the distance of the dark patch should get closer and closer, until you have a nice flat contact patch across the entire tread width of the tire. If you look at a Polyglas, there really is quite a bit of rubber that makes contact - as long as it ALL is making contact. Also, it seems to be fairly agreed upon by the Pure Stock guys that the more *seasoned* tires actually get BETTER traction with use. READ: DO LOTSA BURNOUTS to season them !!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/smirk.gif[/img]
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01-10-2003, 01:29 PM
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