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What tyre pressure should I use on tyres on MK5 57 (08) FSI?
« on: March 03, 2011, 01:14:26 pm »
Any advice on this folks? Thanks, I have the standard tyres on 17 inch alloys
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Re: What tyre pressure should I use on tyres on MK5 57 (08) FSI?
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2011, 04:21:21 pm »
2.4 bar according to handbook
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Re: What tyre pressure should I use on tyres on MK5 57 (08) FSI?
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2011, 08:16:52 pm »
It tells you on the inside of your petrol cap and in the manual.  :smiley:
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Re: What tyre pressure should I use on tyres on MK5 57 (08) FSI?
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2011, 08:38:58 pm »
You say that, but seems everyone puts in less!! ie. mine says 2.6, yet 2.4 is popular!
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Re: What tyre pressure should I use on tyres on MK5 57 (08) FSI?
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2011, 08:47:05 pm »
HI, this is exactly what I dont understand, what is 2.4 bar?? I ususally use the digital tyre inflator at petrol stations, the air goes up on the display anywhere from 1 upwards. I use to put in 36 for the Vectra. So what does 2.4 bar mean on such a machine? Thanks
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Re: What tyre pressure should I use on tyres on MK5 57 (08) FSI?
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2011, 08:52:29 pm »
1 bar = 14.5 PSI
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Re: What tyre pressure should I use on tyres on MK5 57 (08) FSI?
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2011, 08:52:45 pm »
Quote from: SteveS on March 03, 2011, 08:38:58 pm
You say that, but seems everyone puts in less!! ie. mine says 2.6, yet 2.4 is popular!

Thats my hole point in saying look in your manual, this is the internet anybody can type what they like. If you put in what VW advise after designing then testing, then your not going to go far wrong.  :happy2:



Quote from: Homer on March 03, 2011, 08:47:05 pm
HI, this is exactly what I dont understand, what is 2.4 bar?? I ususally use the digital tyre inflator at petrol stations, the air goes up on the display anywhere from 1 upwards. I use to put in 36 for the Vectra. So what does 2.4 bar mean on such a machine? Thanks

YOUR ANSWER…
You asked: convert 2.4 bar into psi
34.81 pound per square inches
the pressure level 34.80905712 pound per square inches
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Re: What tyre pressure should I use on tyres on MK5 57 (08) FSI?
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2011, 09:38:07 pm »
Thanks, yes I am going to look out the handbook today! Thanks again
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Re: What tyre pressure should I use on tyres on MK5 57 (08) FSI?
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2011, 03:06:44 pm »
Quote from: Homer on March 03, 2011, 08:47:05 pm
HI, this is exactly what I dont understand, what is 2.4 bar?? I ususally use the digital tyre inflator at petrol stations, the air goes up on the display anywhere from 1 upwards. I use to put in 36 for the Vectra. So what does 2.4 bar mean on such a machine? Thanks

The air machines at petrol stations have an option to select PSI or BAR :happy2:
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Re: What tyre pressure should I use on tyres on MK5 57 (08) FSI?
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2011, 03:21:55 pm »
Quote from: Kalpsn2000 on March 04, 2011, 03:06:44 pm
Quote from: Homer on March 03, 2011, 08:47:05 pm
HI, this is exactly what I dont understand, what is 2.4 bar?? I ususally use the digital tyre inflator at petrol stations, the air goes up on the display anywhere from 1 upwards. I use to put in 36 for the Vectra. So what does 2.4 bar mean on such a machine? Thanks

The air machines at petrol stations have an option to select PSI or BAR :happy2:
..............& there usually crap & way out. Buy a decent gauge for home & do it that way. :smiley:
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Re: What tyre pressure should I use on tyres on MK5 57 (08) FSI?
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2011, 03:59:38 pm »
Quote from: Gene Hunt on March 04, 2011, 03:21:55 pm
Quote from: Kalpsn2000 on March 04, 2011, 03:06:44 pm
Quote from: Homer on March 03, 2011, 08:47:05 pm
HI, this is exactly what I dont understand, what is 2.4 bar?? I ususally use the digital tyre inflator at petrol stations, the air goes up on the display anywhere from 1 upwards. I use to put in 36 for the Vectra. So what does 2.4 bar mean on such a machine? Thanks

The air machines at petrol stations have an option to select PSI or BAR :happy2:
..............& there usually crap & way out. Buy a decent gauge for home & do it that way. :smiley:

Never really thought about that before. Can you recommend a decent gauge?
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Re: What tyre pressure should I use on tyres on MK5 57 (08) FSI?
« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2011, 04:27:52 pm »
Quote from: Kalpsn2000 on March 04, 2011, 03:59:38 pm
Quote from: Gene Hunt on March 04, 2011, 03:21:55 pm
Quote from: Kalpsn2000 on March 04, 2011, 03:06:44 pm
Quote from: Homer on March 03, 2011, 08:47:05 pm
HI, this is exactly what I dont understand, what is 2.4 bar?? I ususally use the digital tyre inflator at petrol stations, the air goes up on the display anywhere from 1 upwards. I use to put in 36 for the Vectra. So what does 2.4 bar mean on such a machine? Thanks

The air machines at petrol stations have an option to select PSI or BAR :happy2:
..............& there usually crap & way out. Buy a decent gauge for home & do it that way. :smiley:

Never really thought about that before. Can you recommend a decent gauge?
.........i've got a Draper digital one,had it a while now & think is was about a tenner?. Have a look on ebay should be plenty on there tho i got mine local.  :happy2:
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Re: What tyre pressure should I use on tyres on MK5 57 (08) FSI?
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Re: What tyre pressure should I use on tyres on MK5 57 (08) FSI?
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Re: What tyre pressure should I use on tyres on MK5 57 (08) FSI?
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