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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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Default Question for 17" MT dr users !
What pressure did you run them at and how did you launch on them ! I got some 275/40/17 mt dr's on and gonna hit the track Thursday and looking for any tips for getting them to hook .
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Ttt !
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a local C5 was pulling consistent 1.51 60' at our local tracks at 20-22 psi. good tire for an auto.
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That would be nice at Lakeland !
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i had 17" 275 BF DRs and i ran them at 18psi
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actually that same c5 is doug (black c5 auto car built by RX). he was running low 1.5s and 6.90s at lakeland too!
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Damn, Ill just have to play with launching !
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Very badass tire. I was running 18 at the track and I went 11.8 cam only M6.
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