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Old 04-04-2007, 03:43 AM
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what air pressure do u guys recommened having on my bfg drag radials when i run they r 275/35/18???thx

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On the street or at the track?
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That will depend on how the suspention is setup on the car. I used to have to lower my nittos ALOT before my full suspention now I dont have to so much.
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I run 22psi on the street in my 315 BFG drags.
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I run 25psi on the street and 15 at the strip
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25 on the street & they are wearing excellent !
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I used to do 24psi on the street and 16psi at the track. Worked great for 1.6x 60-foots with a 3500 stall and 3.23s.




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