Drag Radial Tyres...again

[ECR033]

I've done a quick search on this, but couldn't find anything, so I just thought I'd ask

With regards using a set of drag radials for the first time, is there anything that I specifically need to do to get optimum performance out of the tyres?

I've never used drag radials before, but I recently purchased a set of new BFG Comp T/A's and plan on using them at the SAU drag day this Sunday. I was told that it was a good idea to do a decent burnout on them a day or two before using them at the track for the first time. Is there any benefit in doing this? Or does it make no difference provided I do a decent burnout on my first run at the track?

Is there anything else I should also be doing? What's the best pressure to run the tyres at? 25psi?

Any advice would be appreciated

[GTshortie]

You run low tyre pressure 18-25psi THEN you do a nice BURNOUT to warm them up and it increases the tyre pressure back to normal. BUT the advantage is that the rubber will be warm and sticky so therefore more TRACTION.

Good lUck

[2rismo]

Doing a burnout before their first use will increase the longevity of the tyre as it completes the curing of the rubber. Not a bad idea and recommended by most of the manufacturers.

Adrian

[ECR033]

Thanks Adrian - that's just the info I was after.

Guess I better get the tyres on the car for a bit of tyre smoke lovin in the next day or so then

I haven't attempted a decent burnout for years...might need to go find a 'private' road to get some practice :Oops:

[2rismo]

2nd gear.