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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: maxamus on 02 April 2008, 23:07

Title: 18" Tyre Pressures
Post by: maxamus on 02 April 2008, 23:07
i know its 2.4 Bar (34.8PSI) but what do you guys run your 18s at?
Title: Re: 18" Tyre Pressures
Post by: Hurdy on 02 April 2008, 23:16
Quote from: maxamus on 02 April 2008, 23:07
i know its 2.4 Bar (34.8PSI) but what do you guys run your 18s at?

36 psi front and rear.
slightly more (38psi in the rear) with a load in the boot on a long journey
Title: Re: 18" Tyre Pressures
Post by: Cass on 02 April 2008, 23:25
Factory settings are good for me on Dunlop SportMaxx - I know, they are noisy but wear is even :shocked:

Cass
Title: Re: 18" Tyre Pressures
Post by: Sweeney on 02 April 2008, 23:32
My sticker states 2.6bar  :huh:
Title: Re: 18" Tyre Pressures
Post by: Cass on 03 April 2008, 00:48
My factory sticker says 2.4 bar

2.6 bar rear loaded

Cass
Title: Re: 18" Tyre Pressures
Post by: R32UK on 03 April 2008, 10:37
Anyone know if its the same for the R32??? Which leads onto my next question.. whats the button next tp the esp switch infront of the gear knob for???

I am guessing its somethig to do with tyre pressure no??
Title: Re: 18" Tyre Pressures
Post by: maxamus on 03 April 2008, 11:11
Quote from: R32UK on 03 April 2008, 10:37
whats the button next tp the esp switch infront of the gear knob for???

I am guessing its somethig to do with tyre pressure no??

Good question
Title: Re: 18" Tyre Pressures
Post by: Cass on 03 April 2008, 11:29
Tyre Pressure Monitor - press to reset when ignition on and vehicle stationary. Detects sudden drop in pressure of any tyre when moving.

It's all in the MANUAL.................................................. :smug:

Cass
Title: Re: 18" Tyre Pressures
Post by: joesgti on 03 April 2008, 11:42
yea mine started falshing on the first day i got it on the way to bugjam  :sad:
Title: Re: 18" Tyre Pressures
Post by: topher on 03 April 2008, 11:46
Quote from: R32UK on 03 April 2008, 10:37
Anyone know if its the same for the R32??? Which leads onto my next question.. whats the button next tp the esp switch infront of the gear knob for???

I am guessing its somethig to do with tyre pressure no??

you press it when you've lowered the pressure in the tyres for snow driving, so the warning doesn't annoy the pish out of you.
Title: Re: 18" Tyre Pressures
Post by: Golfgirl on 03 April 2008, 12:25
Quote from: maxamus on 02 April 2008, 23:07
i know its 2.4 Bar (34.8PSI) but what do you guys run your 18s at?

Whatever it says inside the fuel flap.
Title: Re: 18" Tyre Pressures
Post by: LaserBlue on 03 April 2008, 17:12
i do 33 at the front and 30 at the back

Due to me seeing the tyres after 5 months of inflating them- front tyres cracked around center and rears slightly cracked.
Title: Re: 18" Tyre Pressures
Post by: JonnyG on 03 April 2008, 19:24
Quote from: LaserBlue on 03 April 2008, 17:12
i do 33 at the front and 30 at the back

Yep,  me too as a rule....

...I only use higher when on a long motorway journey or full load. 
Title: Re: 18" Tyre Pressures
Post by: maxamus on 03 April 2008, 23:47
yep thats what i thought. People are putting in less than the recommended 35PSI.
Personally i use: 33 front and 30 Rear
Title: Re: 18" Tyre Pressures
Post by: Komenda on 05 April 2008, 13:19

36 fronts and 34 on the rears. Like to let the rear tyres move about a bit more on a front wheel drive car. Gives you a little more feel when you lift off. Have the rears to hard and you won't feel it before it breaks away.
Title: Re: 18" Tyre Pressures
Post by: R32UK on 05 April 2008, 16:32
Dont think i have ever checked mine :shocked: :undecided: