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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ON YOUR NEW A3!!

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Old 10-18-2005, 09:15 AM
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Default CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ON YOUR NEW A3!!
I just did and found 50 & 45 front & rear. Way overinflated, which I suspected. I believe the factory does this to assist the overseas transit.
My tires are now inflated to the proper [I believe] 35/32 PSI.
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keep in mind european air is different. much like the euro, it over-inflates.
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CHECK YOUR DEALER! part of the PDI
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that explains the beer and bratwurst aroma that I sensed as I released air from my tires!!
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You're right. I had found 45's on my A4 !
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Make sure you are checking pressures on COLD tires!
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Ummmm...euro beer
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