Thread: tire pressure?
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Old 09-24-2008, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by wtm442 View Post
Buy a simple infrared thermometer ($50-$75) and check the temp across the tire. If the center is hotter than the outside, reduce the pressure. If the center is cooler than the outside, increase the pressure.
Up to a point that is true. However, if you run more negative camber, it will not work.

I personally run 3/4 degree negative camber so it corners better. The spec calls for 1/4 degree for street, and 1/2 to 3/4 for competition. I pay for that in tire wear, but figure it's worth the trade off.
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