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Offline SteveS

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Tyre Pressure
« on: January 12, 2011, 04:34:55 pm »
Just wondering if people sticking to the 2.6 (37) all round?
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Re: Tyre Pressure
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2011, 04:43:43 pm »
Yes... but that purely just from what its say in the fuel flap, rather than any other reason!
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Re: Tyre Pressure
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2011, 04:46:56 pm »
I tend to stick to it. I know T_T recommends adjusting them according to the situation and conditions (generally lower).
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Re: Tyre Pressure
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2011, 04:51:22 pm »
lower, really? im one of those who thinks the tyres look flat and looks like it cannot be correct.

I have been using 2.6.
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Re: Tyre Pressure
« Reply #4 on: January 12, 2011, 04:56:47 pm »


I run 34 all round, and have done for since i owned the car.

Had no issues
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Re: Tyre Pressure
« Reply #5 on: January 12, 2011, 05:03:45 pm »
i run either 34 or 35 as above never had any issues
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Re: Tyre Pressure
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2011, 05:07:14 pm »
ok, so people are going under what VW say..

maybe i need to check my tyre gauge...
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Re: Tyre Pressure
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2011, 06:38:56 pm »
 Are we referring to 17" or 18" wheels? VW told me when I purchased the car with 18's, that it should be 32psi, but I do tend to run them at 34-35psi. How many are running 18's at 37psi out of interest ?

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Re: Tyre Pressure
« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2011, 06:39:37 pm »
18" 225 40 18.... 2.6bar  :smiley:
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Re: Tyre Pressure
« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2011, 06:40:06 pm »
on me ed30, so 18s.
I was starting to wonder if it was too high, seems to drip better lower
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Re: Tyre Pressure
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2011, 08:51:41 pm »
i run my 19" bbs on 34psi
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Re: Tyre Pressure
« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2011, 11:02:32 pm »
I have always run 32psi on any car ive had, and yes you do get a little more grip but also slightly incresed tyre wear.. havent actually checked why my 18s on the gti are since i picked it up...
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Re: Tyre Pressure
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2011, 11:30:18 pm »
I run mine between 34-36 depending on the car load...
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Re: Tyre Pressure
« Reply #13 on: January 14, 2011, 10:07:54 am »
great, thanks guys
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Re: Tyre Pressure
« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2011, 09:57:18 pm »
Running 18's, my fuel cap says 2.4 bar I think.
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