275/40/17 Nitto 555R's - Need Advice

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  1. Hemissary

    Hemissary Cogito Ergo Zooom

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    Few questions if I may;

    1) With the above tires on centerline rims, what pressures are folks finding leads to the best hook-up?

    2) How much effort does it take to put sufficient heat into them to achieve the best hook-up?

    3) Are folks using the water to start, or driving around with these Nitto's?

    Thanks in advance
     
  2. 1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    1) Start at 16psi Do not go lower than 13psi

    2) The first 10 runs, burnout until the car starts to bog down, then rollout.
    (After 10 runs the 555's will suck at the track, but be great on the street)

    3) unless you are running rails up front, drive around the water, then back into the water, do a small burnout (to get water all the way around the DR's), move forward and heat them bad boys up.

    4) Have fun
     
  3. madmanadam

    madmanadam New Member

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    I ave been running for the past year, took alot to get them to stick to the track.
    I run them at 18psi. mine are almost bold and just starting to stick. plan on going with M/T ET streets or Hoosiers.