How much air should go into a 235/40/18 tire on 2001 A4? 35psi or 38psi? What you do guys have?
06-17-2005, 01:32 PM
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I run 42 psi all around on my GTI's tires...225/40/18
Not one problem yet, either with my ASA AR1/Kumho Ecsta MX (former wheels) or the R32/Eagle F1 (current).
06-17-2005, 02:44 PM
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take a guesstimate, and adjust based on tire wear. If you see fresh rubber on the tire's shoulder
then increase the pressure.
If the center of the thread is wearing faster than the rest of the tire lower the pressure.
This in conjunction with the change in driving caracteristics of the car ...play around with it any you'll able to calibrate the right tire pressure.
If the center of the thread is wearing faster than the rest of the tire lower the pressure.
This in conjunction with the change in driving caracteristics of the car ...play around with it any you'll able to calibrate the right tire pressure.
06-17-2005, 03:47 PM
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Stiffer sidewalls = crisper response, but worse grip...
Truth be told, on smooth roads, a nice stiff suspension and stiff tires is great. In the real world, more compliant suspension and tires is better, because the tires spend more time on the road, less time bouncing...
It's all a balancing act though..
It's all a balancing act though..
06-17-2005, 06:13 PM
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Re: hahahah... so true
Ill bump it all up.I'm one of few parts guys paid on gross instead of net.I usually sell at about cost + 110% .Like you said good for the paycheck.