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Old 10-17-2004, 09:05 AM
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what psi to run in tires for best mpg?
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Default how much hp does a 1.8t audi have?
just read the manual.. it changes due to weather conditions.. the tires you have.. etc.

that is a vauge question..
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Default try here.
<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/forum/wheel.html">https://www.audiworld.com/forum/wheel.html</a</li></ul>
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Default For highest MPG, you want as little contact patch as possible, so as much as you can...
Put thin little spares on all 4 corners, pump them up to 100+ psi, and you'll get better gas mileage.
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Default start with mfg recommended PSI and add a couple of PSI on top of that...
Don't go overboard or you'll just decrease grip and make your tires wear out unevenly, and then you'll have to spend more money on new tires than you saved up on gas. Your gas mileage won't improve all that much anyway.
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Default It's true. He asked... I gave the correct answer.
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