I have a tire pressure question for you guys....
With a typical all-season radial, if you lower air pressure will it increase the footprint and improve traction on acceleration? I know tire pressure has a significant impact on DOT drag race tires and full slicks, but what about normal street tires? Some information I've seen online seems to imply that lower pressure may help. Also, how low is too low for a typical street radial?
I am asking these questions because I have a new pair of 225/70R15 radials (6" wheel) on a classic car for looks ('65 Nova). Full throttle at WOT in first gear is like being on ice. Seems like everything I find online about air pressure and dry traction (acceleration) mostly pertains to drag radials or slicks, not all-season radials.
Anyone have any tips on how to get a high-powered car on small street radials to hook better?
With a typical all-season radial, if you lower air pressure will it increase the footprint and improve traction on acceleration? I know tire pressure has a significant impact on DOT drag race tires and full slicks, but what about normal street tires? Some information I've seen online seems to imply that lower pressure may help. Also, how low is too low for a typical street radial?
I am asking these questions because I have a new pair of 225/70R15 radials (6" wheel) on a classic car for looks ('65 Nova). Full throttle at WOT in first gear is like being on ice. Seems like everything I find online about air pressure and dry traction (acceleration) mostly pertains to drag radials or slicks, not all-season radials.
Anyone have any tips on how to get a high-powered car on small street radials to hook better?