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Jul 25, 2008 | 08:08 AM

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speed at 18psi

If i'm running 285 40 17 kuhmo ecsta asx's at 18 psi on the rear wheels, what is the highest speed that is safe to go?

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Jul 25, 2008 | 09:39 AM

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I wouldn't go very fast on any tire at 18 PSI, unless it's a drag tire. Why so low an air pressure??

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Jul 25, 2008 | 09:45 AM

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cause i found that i get amazing traction, but i cant afford to replace the tires with something that grips bette rright now

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Jul 25, 2008 | 10:51 AM

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with those tires at 18 psi you car is gonna end up looking like the one in your avatar fairly soon

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Jul 25, 2008 | 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tally TransAm

with those tires at 18 psi you car is gonna end up looking like the one in your avatar fairly soon

I was thinking the same thing, but was too polite to say it!!

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Jul 25, 2008 | 10:19 PM

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its all good, i'd prefer honesty, thanks for the respnse

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Jul 26, 2008 | 12:19 AM

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I run my Nitto DR's at 23-25psi on the street but 18psi in a street tire at 120+mph is getting scary.

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Jul 26, 2008 | 01:13 AM

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I was thinking the same thing, but was too polite to say it!!

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Aug 1, 2008 | 05:35 AM

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Please put some air in those tires. I don't want you next to me on I-85 or I-26. Thank you!

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