May 17, 2019, 08:44 PM
Duane1791M/T 3186 Tire pressure
Can’t seem to find a happy medium on tire pressure. I’ve run from 5.5 to 6.5 on my American dragster. 1.03 sixty foot usually
May 17, 2019, 09:15 PM
racerdude2054We always ran 3186 at a lower pressure, between 5 and 5.5 pounds. Most run 3190 between 5.5-6.5. Overall like the 3190 better than the 3186, but that’s besides the point
May 17, 2019, 09:51 PM
Stephen HughesI ran them for several years and always ended up about 5.25.
May 18, 2019, 06:39 AM
AlaskaracerI ran mine at 5.5lbs. When the tire started going away, it didn't care what I ran, I had troubles with it "hopping" off the line...replaced the tires, back to 5.5 and all was well. Running 3196's now....
Mark Goulette
Owner/Driver of the Livin' The Dream Racing dragster
www.livinthedreamracing.com"Speed kills but it's better than going slow!"
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May 20, 2019, 08:49 AM
TOP38quote:
Originally posted by Duane1791:
Can’t seem to find a happy medium on tire pressure. I’ve run from 5.5 to 6.5 on my American dragster. 1.03 sixty foot usually
First, assuming your pressure gauge is correct, 6.5 to too much. I would say 5 to 5.75 would be the range. I can also say that in that range I have seen very little, if any difference in performance so I would be looking elsewhere to find your issues.
May 20, 2019, 09:11 AM
BD104XI think most guys run about 5lbs in those on race day. Then usually around 3lbs on Monday, 1lb on Tuesday and then 0 from Wednesday until you reinflate them to go racing, right Al?
May 20, 2019, 12:14 PM
TOP38quote:
Originally posted by BD104X:
I think most guys run about 5lbs in those on race day. Then usually around 3lbs on Monday, 1lb on Tuesday and then 0 from Wednesday until you reinflate them to go racing, right Al?
Billy
I soap mine, new tires will only loose a pound after 2 to 3 weeks, older ones about double. This is with bead locks wheels.
Get with the program! LOL