Originally Posted by
JayL
Rob: what are some general setup things that help prevent overheating the front tires?
Don't go too stiff on the center spring. A real stiff center spring puts a lot of pressure on the fronts.
IF you have a to put a ton of throw into the steering, you may be pushing so much that you're burning the fronts up. Look at a softer spring, or your ackermann setup. Ackermann is a big deal on these cars. Generally, the more angle in the tie rod (as seen from above the car) the more steering and aggressiveness.
It's also dependent on how you drive. Some guys use the front tires as brakes, and that will burn the tires. I don't run a lot of drag brake, but that can be a way to get a little more steering without stressing the fronts.