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A Mustang is also putting down torque we could only wet dream about (unless your seriously modded its still not the same though) This RWD and weight transfer plays a major role. You want the tires sidewall to flex, insuring a good bite in the pavement (again torque is key) We usually get wheel hop though :rolleyes:
All in all, try it yourself, but keep in mind doing one run at Xpsi and one run at Ypsi doesnt give you the corect answer, you would need to do about 5-8 runs each way (driver error) to determine whats best for you.
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where can i go to get these tires? do they have a web site or a phone number? thanks
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mods: kkm intake, mystery mod, bassani exhuast, sho shop pulleys, bosch +4, magnecor wires, superchip(sitting in my glove box), h & r springs, ebc gas-slotted rotors, luks super white bulbs(head lights), removed orange reflectors, removed ding guards, pre 98 sail panels, fog light fix, th fix i'm 1/3 of the CSVT's in my family
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Speed kills, but it beats going slow! Simon Langley Black 98 SVT EO (#2119 of 6535) 269.3 FWHP, 195.4 TQ 14.123 @ 97.36 All go, and no show! Vortech, Quaife, Driveshaft Shop Stage II axles, Magnecore Wires, Custom True Dual Exhaust. CDW-27 1/4 Mile Registry
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Nice link Flounder.....it don't work....
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Originally posted by KnuKonceptz: A Mustang is also putting down torque we could only wet dream about (unless your seriously modded its still not the same though) This RWD and weight transfer plays a major role. You want the tires sidewall to flex, insuring a good bite in the pavement (again torque is key) We usually get wheel hop though :rolleyes:
All in all, try it yourself, but keep in mind doing one run at Xpsi and one run at Ypsi doesnt give you the corect answer, you would need to do about 5-8 runs each way (driver error) to determine whats best for you. This is true, and I have done trial and error with the tire pressure and I have found better results for me running lower tire pressure, especially with the way I launch. I guess, like you said that it all depends on the driver. Also I didn`t try to start anything by my little comment. 
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Originally posted by Gator VR4: Nice link Flounder.....it don't work.... Sorry. Just go here and search by tire brand for Nitto Competition tires. Not sure what happened to the link, it worked right after I posted it.
Speed kills, but it beats going slow! Simon Langley Black 98 SVT EO (#2119 of 6535) 269.3 FWHP, 195.4 TQ 14.123 @ 97.36 All go, and no show! Vortech, Quaife, Driveshaft Shop Stage II axles, Magnecore Wires, Custom True Dual Exhaust. CDW-27 1/4 Mile Registry
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Originally posted by CB99SVT: I run mine at 32-35 psi and have a best of 2.04 60' time. There isn't any advantage to running lower pressure as the tires aren't designed to be run that way. What tire pressure were they designed to be used at on the track? Nitto says 18-22 psi, which I agree with after using them on my RWD Cobra, my FWD Contour, and my FWD Probe. What were your results when you used them at 18 - 22 psi?
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I am just going by what I read on there website, which says to use automobile manufacturers recommended cold inflation spec and what works for me. I can leave at 6000 rpm +/- 200 rpm and dont have a problem hooking my SVT at 32 psi so I don't see any reason to go lower and increase rolling resistance, but if 18-22 psi works for you that is great.
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Thanx Simon for finding a cheap place to buy the 555R's! I'm curious to find out what results I would get in the 1320 with some traction. Although I don't think the new owner of the 3L would like for me to give it a 'final' thrashing down the strip 
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