Tire pressure

[hiho]

Hello all,

I was just told that im going to die in a fatal car crash if i continue to run my tires at 35psi.

So, to be sure, whats the advantage/disadvantage of using higher tire pressure?
What pressure do you recommend?

(Mk1 13x5.5 steelies and Mk1 14x6 alloys)

Cheers

[Jarred]

I ran 35psi up and back to sydney on stockies.

i do believe i'm not dead, nor did i die in a fatal car crash.

[dylan8]

Hello all,

I was just told that im going to die in a fatal car crash if i continue to run my tires at 35psi.

So, to be sure, whats the advantage/disadvantage of using higher tire pressure?
What pressure do you recommend?

(Mk1 13x5.5 steelies and Mk1 14x6 alloys)

Cheers

Who told you that?

i have 18s with 40 profile, i was told to run them at 32psi for a 'soft' ride, and 35psi for a harder ride but longer lasting tyre, mine are currently inbetween..

Dont know of the advantages/disadvantages other then that sorry

[Arctra]

The recommended pressures should be in your manual, but for the Tiguan I believe it's 36PSI or something close to that. Your tyres at that pressure shouldn't be so hard so as to reduce your traction levels, so tell whoever told you that to wipe their chin coz they're talking sh*t.

[AusScare]

I think my 205/40/17 are at 38 front and 36 rear, or 40/38, can't remember.

[gavs]

My Mk4 golf with 15" alloys says that the tires should be run at 41psi as stated on the fuel filler cap. Depending on the height of your sidewalls, I think 35psi is a pretty normal pressure. I used to run all-terrains on my 4x4 at 44psi for everyday driving and I ain't dead...

[vw poster]

Hello all,

I was just told that im going to die in a fatal car crash if i continue to run my tires at 35psi.

So, to be sure, whats the advantage/disadvantage of using higher tire pressure?
What pressure do you recommend?

(Mk1 13x5.5 steelies and Mk1 14x6 alloys)

Cheers

Completely untrueand without substance. Your source is wrong and stupid.

HTH

[mikinoz]

There are a few things that need to be considered with tyre pressure, like load over the axle, the sidewall of the tyres, the compound of the tyres, the camber and caster settings of the alignment etc etc.

I just put 195/50R15 on the MK1 and run them at 28psi, this is a conclusion I have reached after having some inaffective braking in the wet at 32 rear 34 front and some really upsetting ride sensations at 30 front an rear.

Some will say that you must always use XYZ, but the best guide for ride and handling (not sports handling) is the manufacturers specification (for a MK1 I am unsure of).

I also suggest you play with your settings to find what suits both your car and style of driving.

[mikinoz]

Completely untrueand without substance. Your source is wrong and stupid.

HTH

It is unsubstanitated, however is is plausable that we may have hiho in a fatal car accident while his tyres are at 35psi.

The source is providing misleading information rather than wrong, but I am unsure if he is stupid or just not communicating his point very well.

[vw poster]

It is unsubstanitated, however is is plausable that we may have hiho in a fatal car accident while his tyres are at 35psi.

The source is providing misleading information rather than wrong, but I am unsure if he is stupid or just not communicating his point very well.

Tyre pressure of 35 psi will not be the cause of of a fatal accident on its own.Type, condition, speed and weather are all factors.

Manufactures always recommend a lower pressure to ensure comfort and reduced tyre roar. Any reputable tyre specialist will recommend a few PSI above the manufactures numbers. There is a wealth of tyre pressure information from Tyre manufactures that confirms this.

Some sensible debate rather than childish speculation is in order.

[gerhard]

The only thing that should suffer the death penalty here is calling a Tyre a Tire.

:brutal::brutal::brutal:

the only time to run less than 35psi in a radial tyre is when you are on the drag strip or when you are on the beach....

[gldgti]

The only thing that should suffer the death penalty here is calling a Tyre a Tire.

:brutal::brutal::brutal:

the only time to run less than 35psi in a radial tyre is when you are on the drag strip or when you are on the beach....

i agree - OR - if you are really up for the soft ride thing ;-)

on my mk3 with 205/45 r16, i run 44psi front and 38 rear... when the tyre has embossed on the sidewall "max pressure 56psi" then i reckon ya pretty safe ;-)

high pressure helps keep the tyre from peeling off the rim at under high cornering loads...

[blutopless2]

recommended tyre pressure for my jetta is 38psi from Bridgestone.

running 18" Bridgestone Adrenalin tyres.

[funkamedic]

The only thing that should suffer the death penalty here is calling a Tyre a Tire.

Tire is the American english spelling, whilst tyre is british english. :) It's excusable IMHO, unlike brake vs break! :brutal:

[Manaz]

It's excusable IMHO, unlike brake vs break! :brutal:

Or lose vs loose...

[gerhard]

Tire is the American english spelling, whilst tyre is british english. :) It's excusable IMHO, unlike brake vs break! :brutal:

I agree with break and brake, there's also loose and lose, both of which are becoming more of a crime daily.

However, I tire of tire being used for tyre, for we are in a British English country, sir :brutal: The Americans can keep their version...

If you infer from this that I am implying American English is not wanted in Australia, you are correct. So there! :biggrin:

[gerhard]

Or lose vs loose...

Haha, you got in while I was typing :biggrin: