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LTb1ow
01-09-2009, 02:27 PM
On a set of 275s for street use. What PSI is best for traction?

WildBillyT
01-09-2009, 03:19 PM
Probably 30 or so?

Do this.

Fill the tires with 34psi. Take a piece of chalk and draw a line accross the tread. Drive around on a dry day a little bit, and then check the line. If the center is worn out, drop the psi. If the sides are worn out, raise it a little until you get even chalk line wear. From that point, subtract a few psi or so for street traction but not too much.

sweetbmxrider
01-09-2009, 03:38 PM
thats a good idea. i run about 30 in my 295's

KirkEvil
01-09-2009, 04:16 PM
On a set of 275s for street use. What PSI is best for traction?

you should be asking for the best pressure for sitting in a garage.

PolarBear
01-09-2009, 05:01 PM
Optimal pressure depends on a lot more than your tire size. Billy's advice logically seems like the best and seems to be the concensus on other sites. This is what I plan on doing on the 71 when I get to that point. With wide tires and different weight/stance than the factory, what the manufacturer says is no longer going to be correct.