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Quick question #271757 07/14/02 01:55 PM
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 3,421 Chicago IL I I-Dom-In-8 OP Moderator
OP I-Dom-In-8 Moderator I Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 3,421 Chicago IL	Sorry guys i really dont know much about Auto Xing. I have seen lots of cars with 3 white dots on the wheels, Why do they do this. -Kevin- 99 Navy Blue Se Sport2.5 ATX MY Mods

Re: Quick question #271758 07/14/02 05:37 PM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 3,419 Conshohocken, PA P PA 3L SVT Member
PA 3L SVT Member P Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 3,419 Conshohocken, PA	OMG, I actually know this (I think). You apply chalk to the sidewall and tread of the tire (in a direction across the tread). Then, you can see how far down the tire has rolled during your run. If the chalk is worn down to the sidewall, you add more air to firm the tire up. If the chalk isn't worn to the end of the tread, you lower the air pressure to soften the tire up. 1998 Silver Frost SVT Contour born on...8/28/01[/i] American Iron Shootout Radial Tire 2 Class Champion, Cecil County Dragway April 20, 2002

Re: Quick question #271759 07/14/02 06:38 PM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,061 Kearny, NJ, USA D Daveandrews Member
Daveandrews Member D Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,061 Kearny, NJ, USA	Quote: Originally posted by PA 3L SVT: OMG, I actually know this (I think). You apply chalk to the sidewall and tread of the tire (in a direction across the tread). Then, you can see how far down the tire has rolled during your run. If the chalk is worn down to the sidewall, you add more air to firm the tire up. If the chalk isn't worn to the end of the tread, you lower the air pressure to soften the tire up. I usually put 4 stripes on.. and use shoe polish.. but yeah.. that's why we do it. Dave Andrews Black&Tan 2000 SVT 225 of 2150 Bassani.. UNCORKED davelandrews@comcast.net "Nothing is so firmly believed as what we least know." -Montaigne

Re: Quick question #271760 07/15/02 01:55 AM
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 3,421 Chicago IL I I-Dom-In-8 OP Moderator
OP I-Dom-In-8 Moderator I Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 3,421 Chicago IL	Cool, Thanks guys -Kevin- 99 Navy Blue Se Sport2.5 ATX MY Mods

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