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Pressures for 1,6 tdi 225/35/19 tires

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audi4live
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Greetings everyone,

I'm interested in hearing about the tire pressures that many folks are using on their Mk1 1.6 Tdi Black Edition A1s that have 225/35/18 tires.


an extremely high-pressure option is listed on the door label alongside an even higher-pressure option.

More stringent demands suggest

41 psi up front and 35 psi down back
ChristousPapous
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Fitting 1.4 TFSIs with 18" wheels and comparable tyres—33f 30r—is challenging enough for me!
audi4live
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My decision is to go with 35 up front and 32 down back; I'll let you know how it feels.
Benny_Cornwall
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I possess the black version of the model 2 and the sticker that displays the two tyre pressures.

Even with 36 psi all-around, the ride could be rough on certain roads.


To my knowledge, the lower pressures are only a "comfort" pressure that provides you with the option.
audi4live
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Oh, I see. I've adjusted the front to 36 psi and the rear to 32 psi. Thank you for your response.
ChristousPapous
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For solo drivers on town roads, certain dual carriageways, and infrequent highway excursions, the lower pressures are typical. The higher pressures are typically associated with a heavily loaded vehicle or one that is driven at high speeds.
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