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Michelin Pilot Sport Two (PS2) 225/40/18 92Y Extra Load : Review
Teutonic_Tamer:
--- Quote from: john_o on October 07, 2009, 01:56:41 pm --- :happy2: good advice, 2.6 (37psi) seems on the high side, even for the exaltos tbh
I run 2.2 (32 psi) all round
let us know how you get on ...
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No - NEVER run below the manufacturers recommeded setting -which is 35psi front, and 35psi rear!
john_o:
44 psi TT :surprised:
may have to try that you crazy fool :stupid: :drinking:
Greeners:
--- Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on October 20, 2009, 04:17:09 pm ---
--- Quote from: john_o on October 07, 2009, 01:56:41 pm --- :happy2: good advice, 2.6 (37psi) seems on the high side, even for the exaltos tbh
I run 2.2 (32 psi) all round
let us know how you get on ...
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No - NEVER run below the manufacturers recommeded setting -which is 35psi front, and 35psi rear!
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Inside my fuel flap says 2.6 bar front and rear, fully loaded 2.8 and 3.2! :surprised:
Hence I run at around 38 - 40psi.
tony_danza:
--- Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on October 20, 2009, 04:11:37 pm ---
--- Quote from: tony_danza on October 07, 2009, 11:14:07 am ---2.6 is a little higher than I run and may feel a tad firm???
Try 2.4 F & 2.5R unloaded.
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You'll need more in the fronts on a front wheel drive car - especially on the GTI.
On mine with PS2s all round, I run 44psi front, 35psi rear.
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--- Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on October 20, 2009, 04:17:09 pm ---
--- Quote from: john_o on October 07, 2009, 01:56:41 pm --- :happy2: good advice, 2.6 (37psi) seems on the high side, even for the exaltos tbh
I run 2.2 (32 psi) all round
let us know how you get on ...
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No - NEVER run below the manufacturers recommeded setting -which is 35psi front, and 35psi rear!
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I disagree.
For one, my old 150PD Anniversary MKIV's recommended pressure was 32PSI - factory supplied with 18" wheels and PSs, so the sticker in the fuel flap was for that wheel/tyre spec. I wouldn't say my MKV was significantly heavier (in fact, I think it is lighter), so my pressures are well within the tyre's range.
Also, the fronts heat up, and therefore increase in pressure much more than the rears. This evens things out. You don't want a greasy, understeery front end and loads of grip on the rear, well unless you're de-GTIing the GTI.
Finally I think running 44PSI is dangerous and I'm surprised you're recommending it. On a spirited drive I can see my pressures come up by around 4-6PSI depending on the weather, by that same reckoning, you'd be near or at the maximum limit of 50PSI and serious risk of tyre failure.
Teutonic_Tamer:
--- Quote from: john_o on October 20, 2009, 07:28:37 pm ---44 psi TT :surprised:
may have to try that you crazy fool :stupid: :drinking:
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TBH, it isn't actually far off the fully loaded pressure anyway!
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