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Those of you who already tracked your Boss...
What starting tire pressure did you use? The supplement calls for 41psi all around-HOT.
I'm assuming the OEM tires.
If you start at 35psi(door value), did you end up way higher than 41psi?
I know ambient temperature can vary, I'm just trying to estimate my starting pressures.
I'm assuming the OEM tires.
If you start at 35psi(door value), did you end up way higher than 41psi?
I know ambient temperature can vary, I'm just trying to estimate my starting pressures.
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I found when the tires heat up on street runs it adds about 4 PSI so I started at 37. I did have to take a little out after the first run since they heated more then normal street use. 35 may be a little low to start with in case they do heat enough where you are at, I think 37 is a good starting point.
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Actually a tire filled with pure Nitrogen or air (which is 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen) will behave the same relative to pressure and temperatue.
Both these gases (one an elemental gas, the other a mixture) obey the "ideal gas law" which gives the relation Pv = nRT.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ideal_gas
Thus (at a constant volume, like the chamber of a tire) if the "T" temperature on the right side of the equation goes up, the "P" pressure on the left side goes up to maintain formula equality.
Both these gases (one an elemental gas, the other a mixture) obey the "ideal gas law" which gives the relation Pv = nRT.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ideal_gas
Thus (at a constant volume, like the chamber of a tire) if the "T" temperature on the right side of the equation goes up, the "P" pressure on the left side goes up to maintain formula equality.
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I started at recommended cold 35 psi and ended up at 40-41 psi after each session. I didn't mess with the tires all weekend other than checking the pressure after each run. The weather was sunny and upper 80's at VIR.
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There are a few variables that determine cold pressures for the track, namely total driver experience, driver experience at a particular track, ambient air temperature, etc. Novices that learn quickly tend to "chase" tire temps as their speed increases and the tire working harder with each successive run.
I do not have track experience with the Boss, but Dig-It's suggestion looks like a great place to start.
I do not have track experience with the Boss, but Dig-It's suggestion looks like a great place to start.
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I started at 35psi with the Nittos and found I wore the centers getting to 42-44 psi hot. I dropped to 33, then finally settled at 32 psi cold my last day on them and that seemed to be a better starting point. Ended at 41 psi hot on a cold day that day (mid-60s). Not sure on stock Pirellis though since I haven't driven them on track.
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Just re-read the supplement, the answer was right there. Suggests starting as low as -4psi depending on ambient and track temps, driving style. Since I'm going to take it easy for a couple of sessions, I think I'll start at -2psi or 33 all around.
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