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12-11-2008, 02:10 PM

zippy_gg

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What tire pressure...

do you use on your A6 2.7t?
I am talking non-snow tires since I am in SOCAL.
Thx!

12-11-2008, 02:22 PM

nm3210

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It...should definitely say the proper rating on the side of your tire wall. Around 35-40psi I think. Just look.

12-11-2008, 02:32 PM

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Recommended tire pressure as a function of passenger load may be listed on the door to the gas cap.

12-11-2008, 02:45 PM

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Ditto what AUF said. I usually run 35-36 psi regardless of tire because I do almost exclusively highway driving, and they say add 2 psi over normal to reduce flex and heat build up.

12-11-2008, 04:17 PM

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I try to stay at 38. But, if I'm going on a "drive" in the mountains, I'll pump em up to 40.

12-11-2008, 04:40 PM

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I roll 40/40 in my 225/40/18 Pirelli summer tires... all year.

12-12-2008, 10:25 AM

zippy_gg

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That is great feedback, than you all!
I was using 38 as a baseline and it seems it was about right.

12-12-2008, 01:46 PM

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These guys must not drive in Michigan. 38 psi would rattle their teeth out! If only we had the same quality roads as california.....

Bob

12-12-2008, 02:12 PM

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Bob, Yes roads here in Socal are better than a lot of other places. Add in sway bars, coilovers and low profile tires....my teeth rattle a bit everyday even here.