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[JUSTA3V]

How does this wear pattern look

Too much air, too little air

Comments please.







To me it looks like only the edges are hooking and the middle is spinning making me think Im running too much air pressure.

 

[Marble]

That's sort of what mine looked like. Not quite as drastic off a difference between the inside and outside.

You drive them home on the street?

 

[JUSTA3V]

No. Track only

 

[kdanner]

I think too little air and it's cupping the center on launch. I also think you could use a harder compound, that looks like pretty heavy feathering.

 

[wbt]

What tire, what size of tire and rim and how much air?

 

[skaarlaj]

I usually use as much air as possible without spinning with no regards to the wear pattern. My theory is, "Is it hooking? If so, try more air until it doesn't" for less rolling resistance, more stability.

Are they wearing out too quick for you, or just concerned on "how" they are wearing?

 

[JUSTA3V]

Just concerned on how they are wearing

 

[JUSTA3V]

What tire, what size of tire and rim and how much air?

M/T 28x10.5

On a 15 inch rim. 15 psi hot

 

[skaarlaj]

Just concerned on how they are wearing

I have only been on two pairs of slicks on my own vehicles, and neither pair seemed to wear evenly, To me it looks like the middles of your slicks seem to be doing all the work, and that indicates possibly a little too much air imo, but if you're hooking like that, I wouldn't change a thing.

BTW, I like the family truckster in your avatar, hahaha!

 

[JUSTA3V]

So you don't run on slicks now?

 

[skaarlaj]

So you don't run on slicks now?

I sold my 04 Cobra, and 03 Lightning that I had a set of dedicated wheels with slicks that I'd throw on at the track. I don't even have drag radials for my 2012 yet, but I'm hoping Santa pulls through for me though.

 

[wbt]

M/T 28x10.5

On a 15 inch rim. 15 psi hot

That pressure for size is in the ballpark. I would give 12psi. cold a shot and see if that helps. Also, switch the rears between the left and right.

 

[JUSTA3V]

May I ask why you would switch. I have always rand them on the same side

 

[DTL]

If you can get your hands on a temp gun, that'd go a long way to solving the mystery. I could see arguments both ways, for pressures causing that, but temp would prove it.

 

[JUSTA3V]

I have a temp gun. What temp is the right temp

 

[thump_rrr]

M/T 28x10.5

On a 15 inch rim. 15 psi hot

What is the width of the rims?

 

[wbt]

May I ask why you would switch. I have always rand them on the same side

It is always a good idea to rotate bias ply tires after every visit to the track as it keeps wear even between sides.


...some light reading: https://www.hoosiertire.com/faqdrag.htm

1. Rotate tires.
2. Run less air.

 

[JUSTA3V]

Thank you wbt

 

[wbt]

Thank you wbt

Anytime! Keep us posted on updates.

 

[NickD87]

Not slicks but prob the best thread to ask this
I have read different things regarding storing radial and bias ply drag tires in the winter due to temp and softness etc
I have a set if et street radials that I'm not sure on how to take care of. They are currently at 20 psi I think standing vertically in the garage (as if they were on the car)
I live near Toronto (Canada) so it gets quite cold here. What's my best bet for keeping them as good as they were this year for me.
Should I lay them flat, should I throw them in the basement, what psi?