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Old Aug 9, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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are they driveable say 10-15 miles to a track? if so what psi should i put them at while driving. i have noway to secure my regular street tires when i switch them out and i dont trust leaving them sitting by themselves as i run down the strip.
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are they driveable say 10-15 miles to a track? if so what psi should i put them at while driving. i have noway to secure my regular street tires when i switch them out and i dont trust leaving them sitting by themselves as i run down the strip.
I ran 20 psi in my last pair and drove them everywhere.
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ok cool i have about 22 psi in them. so i feel safe alittle now


i didnt want to put to much air in them or anything not sure what the max PSI is for et streets
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You're about at the max that I would run.
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i drive mine everywhere
and too the track
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I know people that use them as daily drivers, so yes you can drive them to the track. I just wouldn't drive them in the rain IMO.
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Like he said, don't get caught in the rain. I made a 35 minute trip home turn into a 2 hour adventure.

20 psi to and from the track for me.
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i know a couple ppl who drive them alot, especially to race, nails should be easier to pick up tho, lol
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