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Old 08-27-2010, 07:06 PM
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28x10x15..........just like the title........

@ 12#s now & not running on the full width of the tire........normal or no????
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I run between 13 and 13.5 on my thirdgen.
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i am also running tubes in them......if that matters?
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What width rim do you have them mounted on? That will effect the contact patch.

I ran mine between 12 and 13.5 depending on the track. Never had any luck lower or higher. 10 inch wide rim.
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Depends on the track conditions. I've taken wrinkle walls down as far as 7 psi. I've ran radials with as much as 17 psi. Just depends, there is no right answer.
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I run my 28 x 10.5 stiff sidewall on a 15 x 8 rim at 15-15.5 psi on my 3600 lb Nova. I don't run anymore than this b/c it will wear out the centers before the sides. You want to run as much air as possible with a consistent hook, and the more weight you run, the higher pressure you should run (keeps the sidewall from wearing out faster than the tread).

What is the power level/times on the car?

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it ran 10.80 @ 127 with a 1.50 60' out east.....
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Should be fine in the 13 to 14 psi range




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