Tyre Pressure

[jb00]

Hey Guys,

I was just wondering if anyone can confirm the stock tyre pressure?
The fuel lid says 2.6bar, but my local servos air pump does not have bar readings, so i have done an online conversion, which is saying 37psi.
Does this sound right?

Cheers,
josh

[SoVeReIgN]

Sounds about right
Ive run 38 ~ 40psi in all my cars - Feels much better on the road!

[Ben_GTI]

I find with the stock continentals running them harder gives you more grip. I think this happens because the sidewalls are paper thin, so they squirm a bit.

Other tyres might be different, but I've just found with mine the grip peaks at 41-42 psi.

[Adam]

i ran mine 42 up front and 40 back. pretty good i say...

[Wand Weaver]

I run the 'unladen' settings, which I believe equate to 38psi front, and 36psi rear. I'm willing to be corrected on this - although I find that if I go any higher, the ride starts deteriorating a fair bit.

[MissVuks]

hey guys - resurrected this thread as im unsure what the tyre pressure should be on the polo.. Opened up the petrol flap to have a look and thats just a bunch of mumbo jumbo to me..

Any suggestions as to what psi the tyres should be for everyday driving.. i went and checked them today and they are all over the place..


Lora

[Golf Houso]

hey guys - resurrected this thread as im unsure what the tyre pressure should be on the polo.. Opened up the petrol flap to have a look and thats just a bunch of mumbo jumbo to me..

Any suggestions as to what psi the tyres should be for everyday driving.. i went and checked them today and they are all over the place..


Lora

Do you want comfort or handling? The tyre psi can completely change a car...

[MissVuks]

LOL a little from column A, a little from column B...

What tyre psi would I put for a) comfort or b) handling?

[Golf Houso]

LOL a little from column A, a little from column B...

What tyre psi would I put for a) comfort or b) handling?

For handling put in around 42 at the front and 40 at the rear.
As for comfort, if you want a really comfy ride put in about 32-34 psi all round, even my mk3 with the 10 yo suspension feels great on that psi.
If you want a bit of both put in 38-40 at the front with 36-38 on the rear.

I usually do 44 front and 42 rear, which usually goes down to about 42-40 in a 3-4 weeks anyway...

[MissVuks]

Thanks Golf Houso