Spacesaver pressure

[Yusee]

Checked the pressure on my spacesaver for the first time today ( i’ve had the car 3 months) and noted that it was deflated. I filled it to the stated 60 psi and put it back.
Question is- are spare wheels checked and inflated to the required pressure at pdi, or are they kept under inflated for some reason ( save weight?).
My only other thought is there may be a slow leak. Any thoughts appreciated.

[Watts]

Not too sure some extra air will make any difference to the weight...

Just keep an eye on it and see if it goes down.

[dubber36]

They should be checked at PDI. Whilst it's not a requirement to carry a spare, if you do, it's an MOT failure if it's flat or bald or damaged.

[Yusee]

Haha, yeah- on reflection the weight suggestion probably a bit dim- it certainly felt heavier when I put it back, I thought there may be some perverse industry incentive to keep kerb weight down a fraction!
Most likely a sloppy pdi but i’ check again in 2 weeks
Thanks both.

[Watts]

Haha, yeah- on reflection the weight suggestion probably a bit dim- it certainly felt heavier when I put it back, I thought there may be some perverse industry incentive to keep kerb weight down a fraction!
Most likely a sloppy pdi but i’ check again in 2 weeks
Thanks both.

 

[Lump]

60 psi? Sounds a lot.

[steve12345]

I think I need to check my tyres and spare tyre pressure too after reading this.

The sticker inside my filler cap/flap is pretty much non exsistant, not sure how that would come away?!?

What pressure is recommend for mk7 Gti’s (non performance pack)? On the 4 fitted wheels and the spare? I’m running standard 18 wheels.

Thanks

[Talk-torque]

60 psi? Sounds a lot.

It’s actually moulded into the tyre wall. Narrow tyre = high bearing load.

[Yusee]

I think I need to check my tyres and spare tyre pressure too after reading this.

The sticker inside my filler cap/flap is pretty much non exsistant, not sure how that would come away?!?

What pressure is recommend for mk7 Gti’s (non performance pack)? On the 4 fitted wheels and the spare? I’m running standard 18 wheels.

Thanks

Recommended pressure is 38- though you will see discussion on here that 38 is too high- and 60 for the space saver. I’ve been checking pressures and oil regularly but hadn’t bothered checking the spare until now - definitely worth doing

[Talk-torque]

I think I need to check my tyres and spare tyre pressure too after reading this.

The sticker inside my filler cap/flap is pretty much non exsistant, not sure how that would come away?!?

What pressure is recommend for mk7 Gti’s (non performance pack)? On the 4 fitted wheels and the spare? I’m running standard 18 wheels.

Thanks

Recommended pressure for 18” tyres on the Mk7 non PP was 36psi. I used to run mine at 34psi, with no ill effects.