Tyre pressure

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Tyre pressure

Post by SciroccoCW »

I was wondering what the best pressure for my tyres would be and the info in the fuel cap gives two pressures if the car is holding 2 people, but I'm not sure which one of the top two is needed. I done 36 PSI in the end.

Any ideas?

Yes I forgot to clean inside the fuel cap, don't judge me.. :cry: :grumpy:

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I don't see it in the manual. Maybe its a different size tire or winter tyres?
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The manual says to check the fuel cap.. but it gives two pressures for having two people in the car.. it's not very clear! :?
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I think it's for winter tyres.
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Re: Tyre pressure

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I'll check the manual again!

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I put 34psi in mine all round

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Post by Delberthot »

Is the second one maybe the comfort setting? i.e. you'll get a more comfortable ride but I'm guessing that the outside edges of the tyres will wear faster due to having less air in them
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Post by SciroccoCW »

Not sure. The second one has the little handbook with the information symbol, perhaps the manual explains the second pressure.. haven't had time to check it yet though
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Post by Zanic L3 »

So whats the difference between the both now?
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Post by lawrenceh »

That sticker is hopeless, what where they thinking.

Based on my sticker (2009 2.0TSI) first row is winter tyres, 2nd and 3rd row are regular tyres. A 2.0 on 18s is 33psi all round.
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Post by Cuprabob »

I've got a different sticker on mine that is much clearer. It lists the various OEM tyre sizes and gives the corresponding pressures for each
I run my 235/35x19 at 35psi.
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