Thread: Small issue with M/T slicks

I'm going to start off by saying I'm a drag radial guy. I been using them for years, never had a issue with them. They have always done what I needed them to do. Recently I decided to pass down the radials in favor for some Mickey Thompson ET street slicks. I mounted them on B14 sel wheels tubeless. The weird issue I'm having is at normal operating pressure which is 15 p.s.i or lower they look extremely flat. I'm talking so flat that they almost look like their riding the rim. I always been uncomfortable about this since I purchased them, even going down track I have a unsettling feeling in my stomach because the tires are not able to be felt through the steering wheel.... I've even had to hold the wheel a quarter turn to the left or right to keep the car going strait down track.back to back random racers have came up to me at the track to warn me my tires have gone flat....so I know something is wrong. Granted I been using one of those stick style tire pressure gauges temporarily I know they suck balls but it gets the job done for now. Has anyone ever experienced this with these tires? Should I be using aftermarket wheels with them, and would that make a difference? No pictures at the moment but I can get some up later in the week if needed.

That's wierd usually the don't look real flat untill under 10 psi

On the street why dont you put the normal recommended pressure in them? Them being that low in a turn can cause the bead to pop.

Yes, Aaron 10 p.s.i is about where I been running them.



I been using them on the track only, bead popping is exactly what I'm worried about. Especially at 100 mph+.

Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels

I've run them as low as 8psi...they look flat but rise up down the strip when warm.

Thanks, I was more looking for personal input though.

Ok, Thank you, not sure If I want to take those things that low, I'm nervous enough at 10 p.s.i guess I need more seat time with the tires. Just used to the solid feeling all the way down the track.

There is no solid feel with full slicks....bouncy is more like it.
Just hang on the enjoy the ride down the track.
Test fitment only pic below btw...MT 15x8.5x24" slicks

Is the car aligned properly? Mine felt weird until the alignment was done. Try and snap some pics.

Exactly what tire is it that you're using? Size?