What standard tyre did you get with new car?

[Diesel_vert]

33 psi (2.3 bar) is for 18" tyres on the Scirocco R.

38 psi (2.6 bar) is for 19" tyres on the Scirocco R.

Non-R versions have different tyre pressures again.

[Martin]

Feel a little bit better now knowing its ok at around the 38-40psi mark.

At the VW driver education day both the instructors (racing drivers) and the VW tech support team were saying ~38 psi for 18" and 19"
This gives good turn in feel and can increase tyre life/mileage

[Diesel_vert]

I was quoting the factory specs.

But there's no reason why one can't adjust the pressures to suit one's needs (full load, track days, different ride or handling response/feel, etc).

However, on public roads, it's never advisable to go below the factory specs. Or above the tyre's maximum inflation pressure (as stated on the sidewall).

[Martin]

Yes mate, understood, I was not having a go at your post

It's a good point about increasing tyre pressure for full load
I doubt many people do this but it's clearly detailed on my car (wagon)

[Diesel_vert]

No worries, just wanted to clarify/emphasise the source of the figures to avoid any potential/further confusion.

[john_char]

So anyone getting any proces for these tyres? I was considering the Goodyear or Pirelli's

[Bain]

Im about to place an order for some Michelin Pilot Super Sports from Tirerack (255/35/R19).

$1307US delivered via FedEX to my door. All up installed it should be sub 2k (roughly 1.1k savings)


P.S My original tyres have now completed 45k, mainly because I dont drive the car anymore.