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articdragon192 · 01-30-2009, 10:06 AM

Just wondering what psi everyone runs for drifting at the track. Figured this might help get newbies started on some sort of car set up and possible have some other intermediate drivers try something new and learn something from it.

Please post up tire size, PSI used, and around how much wheel HP you're running. If you're on a stock motor, just say that. I'll start off

Front:
255/35-18
32 psi cold

Rear:
245/40-17
45 psi cold
Around 195 whp.

Might play with the psi a bit more though.

lechu84 · 01-30-2009, 10:16 AM

i like this idea.

when i was running my SOHC i was running:
front: Falken ziex ze 195/50/15 PSI=32
Rear: Falken ziex ze 205/50/15 PSI=55-60

DOHC:
front: Falken ziex ze 195/50/15 PSI=28-32
Rear: Falken ziex ze 205/50/15 PSI=40

Dousan_PG · 01-30-2009, 10:17 AM

i run 40 to 60 psi
ive run 90 psi
front are usually around 30some no more then 36 hot on AD07

feddies are same because they suck dick
maxxis z1 drift can handle a 50-60psi no problem at all
federal rsr did 90 all day and died of natural causes
re01r run a 40 range
ad07 rear run a 40 range
all tires in rear are in a 245-275/18 sizes.

CityTireOnline.com · 01-30-2009, 10:19 AM

PSI is very hard to dtermine. Many factors are involved. Track surface, temperature, Car setup, Tire Model, and the level of traction that a particular tire gives throughout the life of the tire.

Always good to start off about 5 psi that what is recommended for the tire, and then play with it throughout the track day.

Mostly its less pressure if you are not gripping well.
More pressure if its gripping too much.

YoungGun · 01-30-2009, 11:08 AM

Front

215/40/17 Federal 595 on 17x9.5 32 psi cold

Rear

215/40/17 Nexen 3000 on 17x9.5 37 psi cold

pretty much stock sr.

aoiken3 · 01-30-2009, 11:15 AM

stockish kade

front:
215/45/17 30psi
rear:
215/45/17 38ish

soon be 235......gotta play w/ the settings some more....

Brian · 01-30-2009, 11:18 AM

stock KA

front 215/40-17 usually around 35psi
rear 214/45-17 usually around 40psi.

I usually don't check the pressures...I only have a tiny little gauge that sucks and is hard to maneuver between the spokes.

azndoc · 01-30-2009, 11:52 AM

I always carry a tire pressure gauge with relieve valve in the car.

235/40R17 AD07 35-40 psi

235/40R18 595, RSR 30 psi

Stock SR w/ S15 turbo stock boost and FMIC

Will be trying out the Maxxis Victras soon.

dino6192 · 01-30-2009, 11:53 AM

-stock sr20det redtop-
front- 215/45/17 @ 28-30 PSI
rear-225/45/17 @ 38-42 PSI
(9" wide rims)FEDERAL 595's

but it DEFINETLY depends on the track, surface (smooth, rough or dirty), track temps and the track speed as well!
I have a mini air compressor that I bring with so I can adjust through the day if needed. (One one the best parts I ever bought for my car!)

Flipzide · 01-30-2009, 11:55 AM

back when i was using an s13 w/ falken ziex 912s,

Stock SOHC
F/R 205/50/15 40 PSI cold

Currently on my s14 w/ Federal 595s,

Redtop SR w/ boltons
F/R 215/40/17 35 PSI cold. I usually try to aim for 40-45 hot.

SUPERSTAR · 01-30-2009, 02:02 PM

STOCK SR

fronts-2055016 Dunlop Z1 star specs at 35pis cold and the take down no lower than 28psi, depends how car feels.

rears- 2055016 GoodYear Eagle F1 at 40psi cold and no lower than 32psi

But it depends on tire I use, when I run Nexen on rear I put at 32psi cold so I still have grip.

Jdotsturn · 01-30-2009, 02:08 PM

Stock SR 10lbs boost

F: 235/40/17 30psi

R: 235/40/17 35psi

Federal 595

i dont really know whats best though.

newblood · 01-30-2009, 02:11 PM

stockish rb25

F: 215/40/17 federal 595 32psi (cold)
R: 235/40/17 federal 595 35psi (cold)

wow-thats-a-cool-car · 01-30-2009, 02:29 PM

I drove JXN's car last event and he has a stock black-top sr

don't know front but they were federal ss-595

rear nexen n3000 235-40-17 with 40 lbs of air cold and they spun great.

All day I used like half the tyre and they spun awesomely

*Sonic Motor* · 01-30-2009, 02:36 PM

JXN's car aka devil's silvia(666):

stock sr
Federal 595
F: 235/40/17 30-32psi

R: 235/40/17 40-42psi <-- good smoke
Or

Nexens - cuz its free(wow-thats-a-cool-car)
R: 235/40/17 40psi
Nexens last forever, but dont grip for a dam. Good for beginners(like devin/wow-thats-a-cool-car) I suppose.

charlie321 · 01-30-2009, 02:48 PM

Stock Single Cam KA24

WSIR Balcony

Fronts:
-Dunlop Direzza Star Spec Z1's
-195/55/R15
-35 PSI

Rear:
-Nitto NT450's
-195/50/R15
-45 PSI

khilgers · 01-30-2009, 02:49 PM

mostly stock S14 SR

Front
Falken Azenis RT615
235/40/17
32 PSI hot

Rear
Federal SS595
235/40/17
34-36 PSI hot

94cc0rd · 01-31-2009, 02:07 AM

stock KA

front
falken rt615 235/40/17
35-37psi cold

rear
federal ss595 205/50/16
whatever the guy at city tire put in it
i think around 38-40psi cold

I had trouble initiating on balcony using a 3rd gear clutch kick ...

At the beginning of the day I was using some 205/55/16 BST radial tires at like 25-28psi (forgot to put air in after they sat in my garage) and I had no problems initiating but once I switched to my new pair of ss595s, I started having trouble and understeering.

I should've tried upping the tire pressure in the rear to 45+

Marcus · 01-31-2009, 02:31 AM

kat. est 200whp

Front
yoko s.drive 225/35-17 30psi cold

rear
yoko s.drive 235/40-18 40psi cold.

im no experienced driver, but from what little experience i do have, thats what worked.

DoriSaruMark · 01-31-2009, 02:52 AM

Stock KADE

Kumho Ecsta SPT

225/45/17

Front 35 psi cold
Rear 70 psi cold
----------------------

KA-T 249 wrhp

Federal 595

225/45/17

Front 35 psi cold
rear 45 psi cold

MisawaJason · 01-31-2009, 03:04 AM

wow, after reading this thread I guess I'm going to have to step my game up this drift season. I neglect to adjust my tire pressures. Normally I just throw on the tire on the tire machine, and after sealing the bead I put them at 32ish lbs and throw them in the car. Good info

Grenade180sx · 01-31-2009, 03:05 AM

federal rear- 28psi cold
nexens rear-25psi cold

on stockish sr setup (270hp)

*swayray* · 01-31-2009, 08:29 AM

stock ka24de (125 hp)

When I had dunlops:

Fronts:
235/40/17 fm901 - 32 psi
235/40/17 direzza z1 - 36 psi (super grippy)

Rears:
205/50/16 direzza dz101 - 50-70 psi (only at balcony just to make smoke and make it seem like I have an SR)

- 35 - 40 psi (on rough surface like el toro, Camarillo airport)

225/45/17 - sp sport maxx- 35 psi (horse thief mile)

Teddy · 01-31-2009, 10:27 AM

Stock SR20DET

Front:

Dunlop Direzza DZ101 215/40R17
35psi HOT

Rear:

Nexen N3000 215/40R17
35-40psi HOT

ericcastro · 01-31-2009, 02:08 PM

Stock SOHC

fronts are whatever tire, at stock pressure, 15-50-205

rears. Used tires, stock pressure, 15-50-195 on steelies. with Used tires, they are slick enough.
Running fed 535's, 205 -15 -50, I ran 40lbs

hitman · 02-01-2009, 12:31 PM

i run 25 psi rear so my tires last longer, 300hp, federals

nolandavid · 02-01-2009, 01:17 PM

stock ka

front 205/50/16 40psi

rear 205/45/16 60/70psi it's like drifting on glass.

kris · 02-10-2009, 09:19 PM

SR about 350whp

front 225/45-17 bridgestone re050a pole position 35 psi

rear 235/40-18 feddies 40 psi some times run various bridgestone tires in the 225-255 range in a 17 also about 40 psi

i generally run about 35-40psi hot in the rear no matter the tire being used seems to work the best for me

fckillerbee · 02-11-2009, 10:44 PM

Stock KA24DE. I usually run a 215/40/17 usually R compound for control. about 30 psi.
Rear, 215/50/16 federal 595ss, nexen 2000/3000 series, nankang (gay tires), and now some falkens. In the rear it is always about 40 psi. federals at 50 cause they grip new.

Run federals backwards for KA, they last all day, and don't grip as much. Tire pressure and grip is the most important in my book! Every time I test a car, that's the first thing I ask.

fckillerbee · 02-11-2009, 10:47 PM

When I drove jxn's car (S13 SR), it was 55 psi in the rear...i was able to keep that car sliding no matter what, but it was harder to control.

FC'S (chows 250whp) usually have to have bigger tires less psi to grip...they just dont grip very well. for the front...really didn't matter.. about 35 psi so the car doesn't grip more in the front.

01-30-2009, 10:06 AM	#1
articdragon192 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West covina/ Irvine Age: 35 Posts: 6,789 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Tire PSI for Drifting Just wondering what psi everyone runs for drifting at the track. Figured this might help get newbies started on some sort of car set up and possible have some other intermediate drivers try something new and learn something from it. Please post up tire size, PSI used, and around how much wheel HP you're running. If you're on a stock motor, just say that. I'll start off Front: 255/35-18 32 psi cold Rear: 245/40-17 45 psi cold Around 195 whp. Might play with the psi a bit more though. __________________ Need help? Click here Still stumped? Try this Can't find what you're looking for? Here you go.

01-30-2009, 10:16 AM	#2
lechu84 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCaL 818 Age: 36 Posts: 549 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	i like this idea. when i was running my SOHC i was running: front: Falken ziex ze 195/50/15 PSI=32 Rear: Falken ziex ze 205/50/15 PSI=55-60 DOHC: front: Falken ziex ze 195/50/15 PSI=28-32 Rear: Falken ziex ze 205/50/15 PSI=40 __________________

01-30-2009, 10:17 AM	#3
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 42 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	i run 40 to 60 psi ive run 90 psi front are usually around 30some no more then 36 hot on AD07 feddies are same because they suck dick maxxis z1 drift can handle a 50-60psi no problem at all federal rsr did 90 all day and died of natural causes re01r run a 40 range ad07 rear run a 40 range all tires in rear are in a 245-275/18 sizes. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

01-30-2009, 10:19 AM	#4
CityTireOnline.com Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Gate, CA Posts: 1,605 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	PSI is very hard to dtermine. Many factors are involved. Track surface, temperature, Car setup, Tire Model, and the level of traction that a particular tire gives throughout the life of the tire. Always good to start off about 5 psi that what is recommended for the tire, and then play with it throughout the track day. Mostly its less pressure if you are not gripping well. More pressure if its gripping too much. __________________ Check our review thread! https://www.facebook.com/pages/City-...ne/98720697313

01-30-2009, 11:15 AM	#6
aoiken3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Norcal Baby! Posts: 696 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	stockish kade front: 215/45/17 30psi rear: 215/45/17 38ish soon be 235......gotta play w/ the settings some more.... __________________ おれのシルビア大好きだよ！！！

01-30-2009, 11:08 AM	#5
YoungGun Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 818-951 SoCal Posts: 3,961 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Front 215/40/17 Federal 595 on 17x9.5 32 psi cold Rear 215/40/17 Nexen 3000 on 17x9.5 37 psi cold pretty much stock sr.

01-30-2009, 11:18 AM	#7
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	stock KA front 215/40-17 usually around 35psi rear 214/45-17 usually around 40psi. I usually don't check the pressures...I only have a tiny little gauge that sucks and is hard to maneuver between the spokes. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

01-30-2009, 11:52 AM	#8
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	I always carry a tire pressure gauge with relieve valve in the car. 235/40R17 AD07 35-40 psi 235/40R18 595, RSR 30 psi Stock SR w/ S15 turbo stock boost and FMIC Will be trying out the Maxxis Victras soon.

01-30-2009, 11:53 AM	#9
dino6192 Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 770 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	-stock sr20det redtop- front- 215/45/17 @ 28-30 PSI rear-225/45/17 @ 38-42 PSI (9" wide rims)FEDERAL 595's but it DEFINETLY depends on the track, surface (smooth, rough or dirty), track temps and the track speed as well! I have a mini air compressor that I bring with so I can adjust through the day if needed. (One one the best parts I ever bought for my car!) __________________ Tsuiso.Style @ Instagram Last edited by dino6192; 01-30-2009 at 03:17 PM..

01-30-2009, 11:55 AM	#10
Flipzide Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,011 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	back when i was using an s13 w/ falken ziex 912s, Stock SOHC F/R 205/50/15 40 PSI cold Currently on my s14 w/ Federal 595s, Redtop SR w/ boltons F/R 215/40/17 35 PSI cold. I usually try to aim for 40-45 hot. __________________ D-Street.net \| bcuison.wordpress.com

01-30-2009, 02:02 PM	#11
SUPERSTAR Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orange Socal** Age: 46 Posts: 6,413 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	STOCK SR fronts-2055016 Dunlop Z1 star specs at 35pis cold and the take down no lower than 28psi, depends how car feels. rears- 2055016 GoodYear Eagle F1 at 40psi cold and no lower than 32psi But it depends on tire I use, when I run Nexen on rear I put at 32psi cold so I still have grip. __________________ *"ARE YOU ONE'EM SKID RACERS?"*

01-30-2009, 02:08 PM	#12
Jdotsturn Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: 909 Age: 33 Posts: 559 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Stock SR 10lbs boost F: 235/40/17 30psi R: 235/40/17 35psi Federal 595 i dont really know whats best though.

01-30-2009, 02:11 PM	#13
newblood Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: reche canyon,ca Age: 33 Posts: 372 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	stockish rb25 F: 215/40/17 federal 595 32psi (cold) R: 235/40/17 federal 595 35psi (cold) __________________ street drifter 9000!

01-30-2009, 02:29 PM	#14
wow-thats-a-cool-car Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California Posts: 2,663 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I drove JXN's car last event and he has a stock black-top sr don't know front but they were federal ss-595 rear nexen n3000 235-40-17 with 40 lbs of air cold and they spun great. All day I used like half the tyre and they spun awesomely __________________

01-30-2009, 02:36 PM	#15
Sonic Motor www.SonicMotor.com Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 4981 N Irwindale Ave #100, Irwindale, CA Posts: 9,481 Trader Rating: (113) Feedback Score: 113 reviews	JXN's car aka devil's silvia(666): stock sr Federal 595 F: 235/40/17 30-32psi R: 235/40/17 40-42psi <-- good smoke Or Nexens - cuz its free(wow-thats-a-cool-car) R: 235/40/17 40psi Nexens last forever, but dont grip for a dam. Good for beginners(like devin/wow-thats-a-cool-car) I suppose. __________________ Sonicmotor.com \| Zach @ Sonic Motor \| 626.363.9036 \| [email protected] Check out our website! ( CLICK )

01-30-2009, 02:48 PM	#16
charlie321 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Beach, CA Age: 30 Posts: 989 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Stock Single Cam KA24 WSIR Balcony Fronts: -Dunlop Direzza Star Spec Z1's -195/55/R15 -35 PSI Rear: -Nitto NT450's -195/50/R15 -45 PSI __________________

01-30-2009, 02:49 PM	#17
khilgers Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Twin Cities Age: 41 Posts: 893 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: khilgers Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mostly stock S14 SR Front Falken Azenis RT615 235/40/17 32 PSI hot Rear Federal SS595 235/40/17 34-36 PSI hot

01-31-2009, 02:07 AM	#18
94cc0rd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 34 Posts: 2,390 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: 94cc0rd Feedback Score: 8 reviews	stock KA front falken rt615 235/40/17 35-37psi cold rear federal ss595 205/50/16 whatever the guy at city tire put in it i think around 38-40psi cold I had trouble initiating on balcony using a 3rd gear clutch kick ... At the beginning of the day I was using some 205/55/16 BST radial tires at like 25-28psi (forgot to put air in after they sat in my garage) and I had no problems initiating but once I switched to my new pair of ss595s, I started having trouble and understeering. I should've tried upping the tire pressure in the rear to 45+ __________________

01-31-2009, 02:31 AM	#19
Marcus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Age: 33 Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	kat. est 200whp Front yoko s.drive 225/35-17 30psi cold rear yoko s.drive 235/40-18 40psi cold. im no experienced driver, but from what little experience i do have, thats what worked.

01-31-2009, 02:52 AM	#20
DoriSaruMark Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: so cal Age: 37 Posts: 80 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Stock KADE Kumho Ecsta SPT 225/45/17 Front 35 psi cold Rear 70 psi cold ---------------------- KA-T 249 wrhp Federal 595 225/45/17 Front 35 psi cold rear 45 psi cold

01-31-2009, 03:04 AM	#21
MisawaJason Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Korea Age: 36 Posts: 1,320 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	wow, after reading this thread I guess I'm going to have to step my game up this drift season. I neglect to adjust my tire pressures. Normally I just throw on the tire on the tire machine, and after sealing the bead I put them at 32ish lbs and throw them in the car. Good info

01-31-2009, 03:05 AM	#22
Grenade180sx Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 909/951 Age: 33 Posts: 2,455 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	federal rear- 28psi cold nexens rear-25psi cold on stockish sr setup (270hp)

01-31-2009, 08:29 AM	#23
swayray Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: torrance Posts: 1,017 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: swayray Feedback Score: 23 reviews	stock ka24de (125 hp) When I had dunlops: Fronts: 235/40/17 fm901 - 32 psi 235/40/17 direzza z1 - 36 psi (super grippy) Rears: 205/50/16 direzza dz101 - 50-70 psi (only at balcony just to make smoke and make it seem like I have an SR) - 35 - 40 psi (on rough surface like el toro, Camarillo airport) 225/45/17 - sp sport maxx- 35 psi (horse thief mile) __________________ http://www.thenismoshop.com

01-31-2009, 10:27 AM	#24
Teddy Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: AutoFactory REALIZE Posts: 5,213 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	Stock SR20DET Front: Dunlop Direzza DZ101 215/40R17 35psi HOT Rear: Nexen N3000 215/40R17 35-40psi HOT __________________ www.realize-jp.net

02-01-2009, 12:31 PM	#26
hitman Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: late 19th century prussia Age: 34 Posts: 1,057 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i run 25 psi rear so my tires last longer, 300hp, federals __________________ driftparty.com

02-01-2009, 01:17 PM	#27
nolandavid Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: redlands Age: 33 Posts: 236 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	stock ka front 205/50/16 40psi rear 205/45/16 60/70psi it's like drifting on glass.

02-10-2009, 09:19 PM	#28
kris Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Dakota Age: 42 Posts: 241 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	SR about 350whp front 225/45-17 bridgestone re050a pole position 35 psi rear 235/40-18 feddies 40 psi some times run various bridgestone tires in the 225-255 range in a 17 also about 40 psi i generally run about 35-40psi hot in the rear no matter the tire being used seems to work the best for me

02-11-2009, 10:44 PM	#29
fckillerbee Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Age: 36 Posts: 4,266 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Stock KA24DE. I usually run a 215/40/17 usually R compound for control. about 30 psi. Rear, 215/50/16 federal 595ss, nexen 2000/3000 series, nankang (gay tires), and now some falkens. In the rear it is always about 40 psi. federals at 50 cause they grip new. Run federals backwards for KA, they last all day, and don't grip as much. Tire pressure and grip is the most important in my book! Every time I test a car, that's the first thing I ask.

02-11-2009, 10:47 PM	#30
fckillerbee Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Age: 36 Posts: 4,266 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	When I drove jxn's car (S13 SR), it was 55 psi in the rear...i was able to keep that car sliding no matter what, but it was harder to control. FC'S (chows 250whp) usually have to have bigger tires less psi to grip...they just dont grip very well. for the front...really didn't matter.. about 35 psi so the car doesn't grip more in the front.

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