tyre pressure

polo2k · Post by **polo2k** » Tue Apr 08, 2003 8:36 pm

could every mk5 owner (sny year or model) polease post what tyre pressure they run allong with the tyre size and any other suspension/wheel mods as i have ordered some new tyres (bridgestone re720 in 195/45/15 v) and i would like to hear what pressure you guys find best for handleing. i used to run 2.6 bar but then after i lowered her i found that i got a very bouncy hide (no its not the suspension) i was thinking aroung 2.3-2.4 bad but if any one has any other suggestins id be glad to hear them

polo2k · Post by **polo2k** » Tue Apr 08, 2003 8:40 pm

also where i work we offer a service where we inflate the tyres with nitrogen (they call it azote) and a lot of people say that due to it being inerty and therefore not sustainining life (bacteria and tiny creatures) the tyres last longer due to less pressure loss and also the rubber quality remains higher because the air tends not to go stale. they also recon that the nitrogen stays colder than normal air and thus tyre pressures are more stable, any experiance, anyone? please.
i know at least one person is using nitrogen filled tyres (josh im looking at you) so if everyoner could please post their experiances in any car. TIA ASH

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Tue Apr 08, 2003 8:48 pm

I was wondering about tyre pressure the other day, I had my tyres filled with 2.3/2.4 IIRC. This is on 195-45-15 btw. Thing is, I don't really know the 'correct' pressure. This was just me guessing.

polo2k · Post by **polo2k** » Tue Apr 08, 2003 8:57 pm

well the mk was available on 195 45(or 50 i cant remember) 15`s so on the inside of the filler cap it says 2.2 iirc but ive tried that ind she squirms all over which is why im saying 2.3 or 2.4

Post by **Josh_PoloGTi** » Tue Apr 08, 2003 9:23 pm

Mine has 195x45x15's as standard and my label says the following:

2 People and some luggage:
FRONT: 2.4
REAR: 2.2

4 People and loads of luggage:
FRONT: 2.7
REAR: 3.0