scumbag 0 Posted December 21, 2006 What are the correct tyre pressures for a 1.9 gti, standard 15" speedlines 195/50/15. Everyone seems to say different things! Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildejon 7 Posted December 21, 2006 I have 29 front and 26 rear, no idea what the 'correct' pressure is but this suits me fine and is what has been recommended to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest AndyD Posted December 21, 2006 I have 195/50 R15 Goodyear eagle f1's on mine and was told 29 PSI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scumbag 0 Posted December 21, 2006 I had heard 29 all round, plus one site said 'it's good practice to add 1 or 2 psi to manufacturers recommendation'. Think I'll stick to the 29 all round unless a good reason given not to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastairh 47 Posted December 21, 2006 I run roughly 28psi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scumbag 0 Posted December 21, 2006 Is that all round? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pistonbroke Posted December 21, 2006 Road car 28 / 29 all round. Rally car either 24 or 26 depending on tyres Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scumbag 0 Posted December 21, 2006 Ideal. Thanks all for your help!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Ingram 1 Posted December 21, 2006 I have Toyo Proxes T1-Rs and I run about 32 all round as they have a slightly soft sidewall so the extra pressure stops them rolling on to the sidewalls as much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hengti 2 Posted December 22, 2006 (edited) The owner's handbook states 29psi front and rear - but this is for the standard fitment 185/55/15 tyres. I guess it's down to personal preference - I run 28/26 F/R which has been fine for the road. If you run too much pressure, the car will tend to slide at the end that is pumped up too much, especially when it's wet. ed. suggest using an accurate tyre pressure gauge (one that's guaranteed to a degree of accuracy by the manufacturer) - don't trust footpump gauges or garage forecourt gauges - they can be miles out! Edited December 22, 2006 by hengti Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scumbag 0 Posted December 22, 2006 No probs. i think i'll just go down the 28 all round route. Talk about back end out, hit some black ice earlier on a roundabout and spun out. Everyone all just stopped at the exits to watch me turn around on the roundabout. Felt a right nob. Was only doing 15mph! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S33GAV 0 Posted December 23, 2006 Think 205s should be locked up over winter, dangerous fcuking things Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
