washington rain
11-07-05, 05:34 AM
#27
Originally Posted by Jeff20B
Remember in November of '03 when it didn't rain at all that month? That was freaky. November is supposed to be the rainy season around here. I'm glad this area is balanced again.
11-07-05, 11:47 AM
#28
Hooray For Boobies!!!
I must be weird. I've grown up here and I don't mind it at all. The only thing that sucks about it is turning wrenches in the rain.
But I love driving in the rain. Apply a freash coat of rainX, clean your lights, lower tire pressures by a few psi and go to town.
But I love driving in the rain. Apply a freash coat of rainX, clean your lights, lower tire pressures by a few psi and go to town.
11-08-05, 02:21 AM
#30
It was sunny today! Anyone else want to cry about the weater? From now on it'll be my mission to point out every sunny day! I've got a lot of work ahead of me!
And I almost forgot I GOT A TURBO!!!
:P:P
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...30#post4960130
And I almost forgot I GOT A TURBO!!!
:P:Phttps://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...30#post4960130
11-09-05, 11:12 AM
#35
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Originally Posted by Icemastr
In the wet you raise tire pressure not lower tire pressure.
11-09-05, 01:45 PM
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I'll be back up in WA from Dec 28 - Jan 2nd or 3rd, I'm hoping. Won't have my car (probably borrow my brother's) but it'd be cool to see you guys again if you're up for a get-together.
11-09-05, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by RotorJoe
Not when they are already a few psi short of their max rating. I've found that they are too stiff at that point and need some side wall give. Plus I'm not too worried about hydroplane, that can be avoided for the most part.
11-10-05, 11:46 AM
#39
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Originally Posted by Icemastr
If you are needing to lower your tire pressure when it rains you are running your tire pressure too high in the dry.
Originally Posted by Icemastr
Most tires have a max rating of around 50, are you running your tire pressures at 45-50?
Originally Posted by Icemastr
If you are running your tire pressures a few psi short of max that means you are driving around at or above your tires max inflation while you are driving because the pressure increases with heat.
Originally Posted by Icemastr
Most street tires you run pressures of 30-35.It isn't about hydroplaning, its about grip. In the wet the tire shoulders and centers will lose contact with the ground with too low of pressures so only about 20-50% of the tire is in full contact with the pavement. When racing in the wet we add about 3-4 more psi than the dry.
BTW: I found a nail in my rear tire and they won't fix it due to the tire being at the wear indicators. So I'm in the market for two new rear tires. I'm looking into the S-03s again (I have them now). They only thing is I want a wider tire and the largest they come in a 17 is a 265. I was hoping to bump that up to 285 or so. So I'm also looking into G-Force T/A KDs.
So now I won't add pressure to my tires as soon as I leave the tire store (me always thinking they left them under inflated)
11-10-05, 02:06 PM
#41
Hooray For Boobies!!!
Just started sprinkling.
ummm hungry, lunch time.
Although I hope it rains tomorrow. I can try different tire pressures. I have an appointment with the tire shop. New S-03s here I come.
ouch the wallet hurts now. Maybe I won't have lunch.
ummm hungry, lunch time.
Although I hope it rains tomorrow. I can try different tire pressures. I have an appointment with the tire shop. New S-03s here I come.
ouch the wallet hurts now. Maybe I won't have lunch.
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