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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 01:32 PM
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Tire pressure for NittoDR on street?

What pressure are you using for your Nitto Drag radials on the street? I just got a set and am unsure what pressure is optimal for street use. I did use the search function and did not get anything definative.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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i run mine on 18-20lbs any higher and the middle of the tire never last at least for me
 
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 01:43 PM
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Not sure what works for your street conditions and temp. I run mine right @28/29. The streets are hot in Hawaii. They are worthless on my truck. The 30" Hoosiers work much better for traction.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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18-20 on the street for me as well.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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18-20 here as well. My middle started wear out bad and had to start running the pressure down to 20.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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I've always went straight thru the middle of DR's. i guess i leave them way too inflated at 28lbs on the street. I'll have to dial them down on the next set. I hope for some MT drag radials to be out by this spring!
 
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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26# for everyday driving. 20# for cruising anticipating action. 18# when racing with prep time.
These work so much better on the street than F1s but no where near as good as a slick.
Jim
 
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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18-20 here also. As stated earlier,anything more and they wear down the center quick. Went through two sets before I learned. Havent had any problems so far. I have noticed if you let your Lightning sit for an extended period of time(mine is not a daily driver) the Nitto 555R's out back seem to
get flat spots in them fairly easy.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Skank Dog
18-20 here also. As stated earlier,anything more and they wear down the center quick. Went through two sets before I learned. Havent had any problems so far. I have noticed if you let your Lightning sit for an extended period of time(mine is not a daily driver) the Nitto 555R's out back seem to
get flat spots in them fairly easy.
Need to get them out on the street and true them up.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by danoid5631
Need to get them out on the street and true them up.
I 2nd that!
 
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