Tire pressure on Nitto drag radials - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Maroon 6.2L SS · 08-01-2019, 07:16 PM

So I'm gonna start doing some bracket drag racing on the weekends with my 2010 A6. Not much driving other than that, it's a bucket list thing with the car this year (maybe next). I have most major bolts ons including suspension (no cam or stall though and stock gears). My thought process is I should be able to run the drag radials at a higher PSI (maybe 24-26) than say the normal 18-20psi because I'm only putting down 450-460 at the motor (not the wheels). Is this correct thinking or are the Drag Radials set up to run at a certain PSI regardless if your putting down 450hp or 800hp?

ruby2010 · 08-02-2019, 09:33 PM

I always run between 24-27psi on my H/C stalled 98. I’ve nvr not hooked with uncle mickeys.

Vegas Bound · 08-03-2019, 09:44 AM

Air pressure is case by case. Start at 25. Adjust accordingly if you spin or hook. Repeat.

I run 17.5 for most track situations.

Ashen 6.2 · 08-03-2019, 05:47 PM

I usually start out at 22 and work my way down. For my ride 18-20 is the sweet spot depending on the day.

08-01-2019, 07:16 PM	#1
Maroon 6.2L SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS A6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 190	Tire pressure on Nitto drag radials So I'm gonna start doing some bracket drag racing on the weekends with my 2010 A6. Not much driving other than that, it's a bucket list thing with the car this year (maybe next). I have most major bolts ons including suspension (no cam or stall though and stock gears). My thought process is I should be able to run the drag radials at a higher PSI (maybe 24-26) than say the normal 18-20psi because I'm only putting down 450-460 at the motor (not the wheels). Is this correct thinking or are the Drag Radials set up to run at a certain PSI regardless if your putting down 450hp or 800hp?

08-03-2019, 05:47 PM	#4
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,174 View My Garage	I usually start out at 22 and work my way down. For my ride 18-20 is the sweet spot depending on the day. __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Tuned by Ben @BWTuned, GPI 416 w/GPI S/C Cam, GPI Ported Heads, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump/DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Rossler T400 w/t-brake, Circle D Converter, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.73 Diff, DSS Axles, Wiles Racing Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

08-02-2019, 09:33 PM	#2
ruby2010 Drives: 2010ss Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 75	I always run between 24-27psi on my H/C stalled 98. I’ve nvr not hooked with uncle mickeys.

08-03-2019, 09:44 AM	#3
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Air pressure is case by case. Start at 25. Adjust accordingly if you spin or hook. Repeat. I run 17.5 for most track situations.