Tire pressure question...

ploglet · 06-17-2004, 08:11 AM

What sort of tire pressure are people running? I just put new wheels on, went to 18" DTM wheel and the ride is now quite a bit stiffer. Not sure if the tire shop put too high of a pressure in the wheels so I thought I would ask the board.

tedavis01 · 06-17-2004, 08:29 AM

on the DTM wheels myself. I am running falken St-115, and have 38psi up front and 36 in the back. The ride is stiff, but firm and confortable.

WindyCityS4 · 06-17-2004, 08:36 AM

FASTAXI · 06-17-2004, 08:51 AM

***O.W. Kenobi*** · 06-17-2004, 08:51 AM

18s are going to be harsher due to a smaller sidewall. Don't try to compensate with a lower air pressure.

06-17-2004, 08:11 AM	#1
ploglet Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,090	Tire pressure question... What sort of tire pressure are people running? I just put new wheels on, went to 18" DTM wheel and the ride is now quite a bit stiffer. Not sure if the tire shop put too high of a pressure in the wheels so I thought I would ask the board. __________________ PCar -- C4S ACar -- S4 Avant

06-17-2004, 08:29 AM	#2
tedavis01 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 327	Good question, I just made a tire pressure adjustment... on the DTM wheels myself. I am running falken St-115, and have 38psi up front and 36 in the back. The ride is stiff, but firm and confortable. __________________ Stage I 01.5 S4, silver. Integrated V1, compass. Custom boost gauge to match interior. Painted brake calipers with stickers. DTM wheels with Falken ST-115. Winter tires and wheels. Lip spoiler. Sunroof wind deflector. 6 cd changer. Audi sport floor mats ABT chipped M-box

06-17-2004, 08:36 AM	#3
WindyCityS4 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 7,553	FYI, those were not true "cold temp" pressures. Cold temps would be ~37/35. __________________ In a world of constant change, it is the learners that shall inherit the future. For the learned soon find themselves capable of living in a world that no longer exists. Autobahn Country Club (North, South, combined), Blackhawk Farms, Gingerman, Grattan, Mid-Ohio, Putnam Park, Road America, Sears Point, Thunderhill and "The Ring"

06-17-2004, 08:51 AM	#4
FASTAXI AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 999	I run Falken's at 36 front 34 rear cold. __________________

06-17-2004, 08:51 AM	#5
*O.W. Kenobi* Rest In Peace Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 19,412	I run 36f/34r on the street on both 17 and 18 inch wheels. 18s are going to be harsher due to a smaller sidewall. Don't try to compensate with a lower air pressure. __________________ ======================================== My track videos * Brake FAQ * Kenobi lock pump * Kenobi hazard relay * Lidatek install * 43k oil analysis * 51k oil analysis * 60k oil analysis * 68k oil analysis * 76k oil analysis

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