maxcap

Hi everyone... just picked up my new 2015 Audi A7, and had a quick question regarding both the factory recommended, and user experience regarding the best tire pressure settings for normal everyday use.

Trying to get used to the ride, but any feedback based on actual experience, will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks to all in advance.

Just some photo's to illustrate the 20" black optic package and wheels. BTW I did remove the rear Audi badging.

Regards,
JK

2015 A7, prestige, black phantom pearl,driver assistance pack, black optic, sport package with 20" rims w/ Continental all season 265/35/20, cold weather pack.

Baloo588

I believe the best tire pressure for this car is for normal load as in the manual at 33PSI front and 30 psi rear or 36 psi front and 33 psi rear with the 20 inch rims.

jjsC6

The recommended pressure for the 20s is something like 38 front and 41 rear. That is probably for safety reasons with the short sidewalls.

maxcap

Hmmm seems to be a difference in opinion... if anyone else could weigh in on this it would be greatly appreciated.

Thx

jasonlitka

Set them to whatever is on the sticker in the door sill or in the manual.

Baloo588

Check the manual. You will learn alot from it that you didn't know about. I was surprised at the difference in max and normal loads for my Audi A8L in regards to the tire pressure. The door sill is max pressure for heavy loads and not recommended at all times when you have only 1 person (you) or another person in the car. The tire will wear more in the rear (center) due to overinflation and under-load. I had this issue on the D3 and D4 Audi A8 so I dropped my pressure to 36 from and 33 rear on my 19 inch rims and I am getting better ride and tire wear.

The A7 partial load pressure is 36/32 front/rear.

jjsC6

I'll check that. Thanks.

uberwgn

Be thankful Audi still provides comprehensive tire inflation information in the Owner's Manual. They are one of the only mfrs doing so.


In the USA: B pillar label displays MAX LOAD ONLY

jjsC6

I confess that is where I was getting my information. In the past I have always found that it is THE recommended pressure. In addition, that happens to be what my car was delivered at. Maybe that's why it rides so badly (beyond just the low profile tires).

I appreciate ya'll correcting me.

maxcap

My inclination is to agree with Baloo588, and go with something less than the max load and pressures. It will be extremely rare that I have 3 or 4 people in the car, so setting for 2 and minimal cargo makes the most sense for me. Now finding out what that translates to might just take a little trial and error, but thanks again for a good starting range.