How much air is in your stretched tires?

[Sonic303]

Mine are at ~28 to 30psi on 205/40/16 Toyo Proxes4 16x9 RH wheels

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[zrace07]

Why do you want to know? Inflate to recommended PSI on the tire.

[Ajlal24]

Because you have ultimately augmented the intended nature of use of the tire from the manufacturer.



16x8 Merc Wheels w/ Achilles ATR Sport 195/45R16 @ 35psi

[Sonic303]

Because you have ultimately augmented the intended nature of use of the tire from the manufacturer.

Why do you want to know? Inflate to recommended PSI on the tire.

This, I should probably raise my car 5 inches and throw 15s with 195/55 at 33psi cause that's what's recommended Now in all seriousness, should I add more air?

[rhodri45]

but its been proven that you still get just fine grip from your tread, as the sidewall stretches, not the tread...

either way, im running stretch on the mk6 right now @ 36psi on 18x8.5 stretching a 205.

not a HUGE stretch, but a decent one. pressure is 2psi lower than vw suggests in the door jam.

i know its not a mk3, but ill be stretching a 195 over a 16x8 next year on the mk3 also @ 36psi.

[Lolasaurus_Rex]

Why do you want to know? Inflate to recommended PSI on the tire.

They state a MAX PSI and I don't understand why people run ~50psi in their tires. They are more prone to exploding when punctured and wearing unevenly.

35-40psi would probably be a good "rule of thumb" PSI.

[BHCfarkas]

I typically run between 38-40psi in my stretched tires.

[Hurt]

175/55/15's on 15x7's, 35 PSI

[Mk2GLi420]

204/40/16 on 16x9.5 im running 40 psi

[Sonic303]

So I take it that higher pressure is better?

[droppindubsnotbombs]

17x7 205/40 17 no stretch what so ever and i run 28 psi

[droppindubsnotbombs]

17x7 205/40 17 no stretch what so ever and i run 28 psi

different pressure will give you different tire wear in time

[brobs is back]

17x7 205/40 17 no stretch what so ever and i run 28 psi

that's too low IMO..

I run around 35-36 in the front and 40 in the rear (205/40/17x7)

the pressure listed on the tires is the MAX pressure the tire will hold not the recommended PSI.

[Sonic303]

I just inflated mine to ~38 all around, feels better driving

[eiriksmil]

Yeah, I generally run 40psi myself.. Or -10% of max rating..

[JohnStamos]

Get a cheap infrared temp gun and set them. That's about the only way you'll know for sure on non stock tires. It's $25 well spent.

Pressures are going to differ based on what engine is in the car, Jetta, Golf, or GTI, suspension setup, ect.

Ex. A ABA will need MUCH less pressure up front then a fully loaded 12v car.

If you are on coils, with the rest stock suspension, you can get away with more pressure in the rear then someone running a rear bar, removed front bar, ect.



I do 40 in the front, 36 in the back with no front bar, solid sway rear beam, with 400front, 350rear rates on the street. 205/45/16 on 8's. If I bump it to 40 in the rear, the rear comes around at any hint of trail braking. Great for autocrossing, super sketchy on the street.

With the front bar, I did 35 front, 38 rear, and it handled the same with less motive traction.



Under 30lbs, the sidewalls get pretty hot on a 205/40/16 on an 8. Way hotter then I felt safe running. I wouldn't go that low.

[Sonic303]

Get a cheap infrared temp gun and set them. That's about the only way you'll know for sure on non stock tires. It's $25 well spent.

Pressures are going to differ based on what engine is in the car, Jetta, Golf, or GTI, suspension setup, ect.

Ex. A ABA will need MUCH less pressure up front then a fully loaded 12v car.

If you are on coils, with the rest stock suspension, you can get away with more pressure in the rear then someone running a rear bar, removed front bar, ect.



I do 40 in the front, 36 in the back with no front bar, solid sway rear beam, with 400front, 350rear rates on the street. 205/45/16 on 8's. If I bump it to 40 in the rear, the rear comes around at any hint of trail braking. Great for autocrossing, super sketchy on the street.

With the front bar, I did 35 front, 38 rear, and it handled the same with less motive traction.



Under 30lbs, the sidewalls get pretty hot on a 205/40/16 on an 8. Way hotter then I felt safe running. I wouldn't go that low.

This guy knows his ****