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  • #16
    @ sword dude

    Tyres react differently to different pressures, some handle better with more pressure some are more comfortable with less. Some can also scrub out the centres or the sidewalls of the tyres if the pressure is to high / low.

    Vw give a recommended range to accommodate for extra load and the way the tyre reacts to the suspension / road conditions. I tend to run my Continentials at 230kpa, because it handles better in the corners, and doesn't squeal when i take a corner too hard XD. The centres don't scrub out either so I'm happy to stick to it.

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    • #17
      Personally, 36 front 38-39 rear with rear sway bar on mid stiffness. On firm, 37 all round.
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      • #18
        Originally posted by Sword_Dude View Post
        If the tyre placard says 2.20 bar (about 32psi), why would you increase the pressure to 2.4 bar, shouldn't VW now what the correct pressure is for the tyres they put on the cars.
        You could argue that, as long as the tyres can support the axle load, there's no real right or wrong inflation pressure. It's all about reaching the best compromise between ride, handling, grip, wear, comfort, stability, durability, etc, etc, etc, depending on your requirements.

        I just happen to think that 2.3/2.1 or 2.4/2.2 bar for 215/40 R17 87V XL tyres on a 1.2 TSI is a better compromise than 2.2/2.0 bar.
        Last edited by Diesel_vert; 17-08-2012, 04:20 PM.

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