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A DOG 406 · 08-16-2017, 10:29 AM

The tread wear number will be what you want to pay attention to. Try a few different compounds and see what feels good. If you want to be consistent then obviously try and run the same tires over and over, but if you are doing a lot of tandem and trying to catch up to people mid drift, then wider and stickier is better.

Either way just get out there and huck your car around on all kinds of tires. That way you slowly get used to different rubber compounds and are ready for anything.

Sidwayz · 08-16-2017, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by A DOG 406

The tread wear number will be what you want to pay attention to. Try a few different compounds and see what feels good. If you want to be consistent then obviously try and run the same tires over and over, but if you are doing a lot of tandem and trying to catch up to people mid drift, then wider and stickier is better.

Either way just get out there and huck your car around on all kinds of tires. That way you slowly get used to different rubber compounds and are ready for anything.

I agree, thanks. I'll have to pay more attention to the tread wear number. And yes my goal is to run the same tire

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Blk96t · 08-16-2017, 12:14 PM

Stick with the 245's that are somewhat grippy and play with the tire pressure.
Personally I always start at 32 psi. Depending on track conditions/temps. I will adjust up or down. Up to 10 psi either way.
You can also adjust your coilover dampening to dial in grip levels.

Sidwayz · 08-16-2017, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Blk96t

Stick with the 245's that are somewhat grippy and play with the tire pressure.
Personally I always start at 32 psi. Depending on track conditions/temps. I will adjust up or down. Up to 10 psi either way.
You can also adjust your coilover dampening to dial in grip levels.

I'm glad you said something, I haven't played around with psi like I should be. I started at 36psi and didn't touch it after that. Guess I was too wrapped up in the learning process when I could've been making it easier for myself.

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08-16-2017, 10:29 AM	#1
A DOG 406 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bozeman, MT Age: 37 Posts: 263 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	The tread wear number will be what you want to pay attention to. Try a few different compounds and see what feels good. If you want to be consistent then obviously try and run the same tires over and over, but if you are doing a lot of tandem and trying to catch up to people mid drift, then wider and stickier is better. Either way just get out there and huck your car around on all kinds of tires. That way you slowly get used to different rubber compounds and are ready for anything. __________________

08-16-2017, 12:14 PM	#3
Blk96t Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sioux falls Age: 44 Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Stick with the 245's that are somewhat grippy and play with the tire pressure. Personally I always start at 32 psi. Depending on track conditions/temps. I will adjust up or down. Up to 10 psi either way. You can also adjust your coilover dampening to dial in grip levels.