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Old 05-16-2018, 05:29 PM   #1
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Default Front tire pressure adjustments

Will lowering my front tire air pressure slow my reaction time down. I run 40 lbs. is that normal or high or low.?
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Old 05-16-2018, 05:31 PM   #2
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should!- pressure compared to what?

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Old 05-16-2018, 05:41 PM   #3
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3200lb stocker 98 camaro.
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Old 05-16-2018, 05:52 PM   #4
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Default Re: Front tire pressure adjustments

That's pretty high, but not crazy. Lowering the pressure will slow your reactions, but there isn't a ton there if you are keeping the pressure within reason.

I run 32-35 psi in my 3600# Super Street car. I typically bracket race it, and use starting line RPM to adjust reaction rather than tire pressure.

I can't tell if your question is:

1. I run 40 psi in my tires and I think it might be too high, but what will happen to my reaction times if I lower the pressure?

2. I need to slow my reaction times. Will lowering the pressure in my front tires accomplish this?

If #1, I'd probably drop 5 psi and you likely won't notice the difference. If #2, I'd still drop 5 psi, but you'll get more change in R/T through RPM adjustment or rear tire pressure.
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Old 05-16-2018, 06:14 PM   #5
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More in lowering rear tire pressure so they wrinkle more.
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Old 05-16-2018, 06:44 PM   #6
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I am trying to slow my reaction time down. When I am green it is is about a 015-020 But I go red alot by about .012-.015. Don’t win many races when you go red. Just trying to slow down reaction time without changing my spot on the tree. I might need to lower both front and rear tire pressure. I know I could lower my starting line rpm some as well. Just try to see what you guys think the best way to do it is.
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Old 05-17-2018, 02:27 PM   #7
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Drop front to 17psi
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