What PSI to run Nitto DRs at?

[DaveB]

I just send money for some 275/40-17 Nitto DRs . What PSI does everyone run on the street and at the track? These are going to be my summer tires and need to last (although I know that will come down to my right foot) and have an even wear pattern. Thanks.

 

[Killercanary]

Street=25lbs
Track=17-18lbs

 

[WhiteDevil]

Yeh i run 17psi when i hit the track

 

[DaveB]

Alright thanks a lot guys.

 

[Joe 5.0]

15 psi works good at the track, and I run them at 35psi on the street.

 

[DaveB]

Hows the wear pattern?

 

[bayellowstang]

subscribing. Mine should be here today. I was going to ask the same question.

What width rims are you using? Do you know what the backspacing is or should be?

 

[Killercanary]

In my experience (I have 4 sets) if you run them above 25lbs or so on the street the centers will wear out. At the track I never hooked any better going below 17lbs of air in them. On a 17" tire I personally wouldn't go below 17lbs or so. I managed a 1.66 60' on my 315-35-17 nittos with 17-18lbs of air.

 

[YEAHLOH95]

i run in the range of 18-19 lbs all the time it squerms alittle ,but any more air and it just spins too much they won't hook good right away ,but will still be way better that reg. tires, i have had mine on for 4 summers and about 5k miles or so

 

[zenboy99]

In my experience (I have 4 sets) if you run them above 25lbs or so on the street the centers will wear out. At the track I never hooked any better going below 17lbs of air in them. On a 17" tire I personally wouldn't go below 17lbs or so. I managed a 1.66 60' on my 315-35-17 nittos with 17-18lbs of air.

I completely agree with 25psi on the street. I was running 30psi and wore down the centers. I ran 14psi at the track, with a very good heating.

 

[5.0 from 95]

I run 20 pounds in mine everywhere. Sometimes there is no time to stop and let the air out before you need them.


Paul