Tyre pressure query

[gonsped]

Not sure if this has been discussed before.

The manufacturer recommendation of my 2011 Golf MK6 shows on the fuel cap the tyre pressure as 200kPa (light load).

I was told on my outing on 2012 VW on the racetrack that you should keep it at 35psi or so (245kPa).

The car feels a bit rolly polly at 200kPa and I have been using it at 35Psi ever since with good tyre wear with tyre rotation every service. Fuel mileage also is noticeably better.

Is there anyone out there running 200kPa (29psi) on their tyres? Just want to get an understanding the reason behind the low tyre pressure VW recommends.

[brad]

Is there anyone out there running 200kPa (29psi) on their tyres? Just want to get an understanding the reason behind the low tyre pressure VW recommends.

Compromise pressure that tries to please the ride engineer, the NVH Engineer, fuel econonomy engineer, tyre suppliers, people that drive on cobblestones, people with bad backs, etc.

If you like 35psi then stick with it. I've run anywhere between 36-42psi for 20+ years in my cars depending on what felt right. The sky hasn't fallen in yet.

[Venomqld]

I have a 2011 Golf MK6 GTI, i run 40psi
also when i get it serviced they top it up to 40psi
Feels Fine.