QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 28 2009, 12:30 AM)
No Street, no AX, just *big* track ... 3.0L with aftermarket FI. About ~270 HP at the rear wheels. 245 x 16 Toyo RA1 tires in the rear.
Andy
PS: I have no idea what lube or how much of it they used when they mounted the tires. I didn't stick around to watch them put them on, just picked 'em up later ...
Andy,
I copied this from a Michelin Technical Bulletin:
LUBRICANT FOR MICHELIN TRUCK TIRES (Revised 15 MAY 2006):
"It is essential that only an approved tire mounting lubricant be used when mounting Michelin® Truck Tires. Vegetable oil soaps or animal oil soaps, in solution, are the preferred materials for use as bead lubricants. Never use antifreeze, gasoline, ether, silicones, or any petroleum based lubricants. Never dilute lubricants beyond that recommended by the manufacturer since this may have a harmful effect on the tire and wheel/rim.
The lubricant serves three purposes:
• Helps minimize the possibility of damage to the tire beads from the wheel or mounting tools.
• Helps ease the introduction of the tire onto the wheel/rim by lubricating all contacting surfaces.
• Assists in proper bead seating and helps to prevent eccentric mounting.
It is important that the tire lubricant be kept clean and free of dirt, sand, metal shavings or other hard particles.
Tubeless Tires: We recommend lubricating both beads on the tire and the entire wheel surface from flange to flange. The tire must be mounted and inflated before the lubricant dries. Avoid using excessive amounts of lubricants. (Puddling of the lubricant inside the tire is considered excessive.)"
I've had good luck using 3 or 4 oz of "Murphy's Oil Soap" in a quart (32oz) of warm water--and usually allow a day--or two--for everything to dry before putting any high braking/acceleration forces on the tires (as always, YMMV).
Hope this helps!