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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: herbie911 on 22 November 2009, 09:10

Title: Tyre pressure
Post by: herbie911 on 22 November 2009, 09:10

Can't find the correct psi for the gti on the car. There is no mention (Tips and maintenance section (3.3)) on the car manual. Anyone know what tyre pressure I should run?
I spend 95% on my own driving the car to work! Thanks for your help!

Title: Re: Tyre pressure
Post by: R32UK on 22 November 2009, 09:27

its on the inside of the fuel cap iirc :wink:

42psi on the front and 40psi on the rear (same type of usage)

Title: Re: Tyre pressure
Post by: Ess_Three on 22 November 2009, 09:58

Quote from: R32UK on 22 November 2009, 09:27

its on the inside of the fuel cap iirc :wink:

42psi on the front and 40psi on the rear (same type of usage)

Excellent...so 40psi F and 42psi R to give a little more bite and kill some understeer!  :evil:
What's suggested for a full car load F&R?

Title: Re: Tyre pressure
Post by: R32UK on 22 November 2009, 10:37

Quote from: Ess_Three on 22 November 2009, 09:58

Quote from: R32UK on 22 November 2009, 09:27

its on the inside of the fuel cap iirc :wink:

42psi on the front and 40psi on the rear (same type of usage)

Excellent...so 40psi F and 42psi R to give a little more bite and kill some understeer!  :evil:
What's suggested for a full car load F&R?

Normal is 38F and 38R
Full Load is 41F and 44R

 :nerd:

Title: Re: Tyre pressure
Post by: Jimble on 22 November 2009, 12:41

Blimey! it's only 32psi on my current car! mkv on 16"s.

Title: Re: Tyre pressure
Post by: herbie911 on 22 November 2009, 17:06

Thanks Guys! Check my tyre pressure today-----only 32psi all round! No wonder I only manage less than 300miles with a full tank of petrol! Strange that I didn't spotted that. I had just been to the petrol station 2 days ago.

Instead of going to the gym today, I pump-up all four tyres to 40psi with my footpump and give the car another good clean. Not a bad way to lose some calories!

Took the car out for a quick spin, the ride had not deteriorated despite the extra 8psi on each tyres. The ACC must be working very hard! 

Title: Re: Tyre pressure
Post by: Ess_Three on 22 November 2009, 18:08

Quote from: R32UK on 22 November 2009, 10:37

Normal is 38F and 38R
Full Load is 41F and 44R

 :nerd:

38 F and 42 R should improve things a little then?

Title: Re: Tyre pressure
Post by: R32UK on 22 November 2009, 18:41

Quote from: Ess_Three on 22 November 2009, 18:08

Quote from: R32UK on 22 November 2009, 10:37

Normal is 38F and 38R
Full Load is 41F and 44R

 :nerd:

38 F and 42 R should improve things a little then?

a tad. Would go a little more on the front though personally.... but worth having a little play around :nerd: