Tyre Pressures in Audi A4 2.0 TDI SE (59 plate)

[dazsheen]

Hi There

Just checked my tyre pressures and from factory they were way off what the door sticker recommends!

The options that the door jam sticker states are:

Normal load (no more than three people travelling in the vehicle)
30 psi front
29 psi rear

Full load (up to 5 people travelling in the vehicle)
33 psi front
36 psi rear

My manual does not mention any tyre pressures.

If any of you guys have this model car what tyre pressures are you running your car at?

Cheers

[ScottyUK]

The manual is quite interesting with regards pressures as it says :

"The tyre pressure must be adjusted according to the load the vehicle is carrying. We recommend adhering to the tyre pressure specifications for a maximum load. The tyre inflation pressures are listed on a sticker on the end face of the driver's door.
However, if you prefer an extra-smooth ride and the vehicle is not fully loaded, you can select the tyre pressure for a normal load (no more than three people travelling in the vehicle). However, should you wish to drive with a full load you must increase the tyre pressure to the specified maximum."

i.e. you should put them at the max load pressures unless you want "an extra-smooth ride"

[dazsheen]

Thanks Scotty

So is that what you have done mate? Set your tyre pressures to max load?

[ScottyUK]

Yep - but then I've got the adjustable suspension and it's often on Comfort

[dazsheen]

Nice feature! I'll give mine a go at the 33 psi front and 36 psi rear pressures but i'm thinking that it's normally just me in the car with not much in the boot so I may end up favouring the smoother ride setting!

I'm guessing that the 3 psi increase in the rear settings for max load is to do with 3 people being sat in the back and the boot full of luggage?