New set BFG Rival S scrubbed and halfway heat cycled, HDPE event this Saturday. Scanned a bunch of forums, seems these particular tires want less hot pressure than I ran in the SC-2's. Maybe as low as 34-36 psi hot is their sweet spot for light cars.
So I figure on dropping pressures at track session by session to maybe as little as 36F and 34R rear hot, no idea where that will leave me on ambient pressures for drive home, probably at least 5 psi less than track hot pressure. Way less than Ford recommends for street.
I am not comfortable running on 10 lbs lower pressures on track based solely on what I find on other forums for other cars tracking Rival S, anyone have some guidance?
Yes, I need a pyrometer and do not have one, I have always just "felt" for even heat across and between tires, looked at wear patterns, and adjusted accordingly.
Thanks
So I figure on dropping pressures at track session by session to maybe as little as 36F and 34R rear hot, no idea where that will leave me on ambient pressures for drive home, probably at least 5 psi less than track hot pressure. Way less than Ford recommends for street.
I am not comfortable running on 10 lbs lower pressures on track based solely on what I find on other forums for other cars tracking Rival S, anyone have some guidance?
Yes, I need a pyrometer and do not have one, I have always just "felt" for even heat across and between tires, looked at wear patterns, and adjusted accordingly.
Thanks