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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: tim145tim on 05 March 2008, 20:09

Title: Correct tyre PSI's??
Post by: tim145tim on 05 March 2008, 20:09

Hi there I have standard 16" anniversary alloys on my car...

they each have 205/50 R16's on there at the moment ...

Ive heard some people with the same wheels say they have 215/45 r16, and others 205/40 r16 etc...

so how do I know what psi is the right amount for my tyres?

anyone know?

Title: Re: Correct tyre PSI's??
Post by: saul79 on 05 March 2008, 20:12

2.1 bar on the front and 2.0bar on the back-i have mine on this .

Title: Re: Correct tyre PSI's??
Post by: tim145tim on 05 March 2008, 20:28

same size tyres?

Title: Re: Correct tyre PSI's??
Post by: saul79 on 05 March 2008, 22:38

205/40's

Title: Re: Correct tyre PSI's??
Post by: LazyLunatic on 05 March 2008, 23:49

If you can get hold of a Haynes manual check in there. I think mine says something like 22-26psi. Will check 2moro and post it up. I have a 1.4 though, so may vary slightly. If you dont have a manual/haynes manual or a sticker on the car somewhere that tells you tyre pressure, then go to Halfords and just check the pressure in a Haynes manual in store. That way you don't have to buy it! :grin:

LL ;)

Title: Re: Correct tyre PSI's??
Post by: Stu G on 06 March 2008, 08:02

ive been playing with my tyre pressures recently. got 205 40 17s. found 32 was a bit too hard. so dropped them down to 30 and was better. go with what ever is comfier but generally 30 32 psi

Title: Re: Correct tyre PSI's??
Post by: Si GTI on 07 March 2008, 14:54

Hi

Haynes manual says 29 PSI front 26 rear for those tyres. Or a couple of PSI less if your only ever in the car on your own.

Title: Re: Correct tyre PSI's??
Post by: tim145tim on 07 March 2008, 14:59

for waht car/ size?

Title: Re: Correct tyre PSI's??
Post by: richking on 07 March 2008, 18:44

ive got an anniversary and inside the fuel flap it says the standard tyre size is 215/40/16 the fronts are listed as 38 and rears 35

Title: Re: Correct tyre PSI's??
Post by: tim145tim on 08 March 2008, 00:36

cheers mate what an idiot i am i havent even looked inside the filler flap yet

Title: Re: Correct tyre PSI's??
Post by: Neaty on 08 March 2008, 02:35

I have always run mine on 30 psi to be honest