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B7 RS4 Tyre pressures
Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 7:40 pm
by mr sagman
Hi Guys,
Just wondering what you recommend for f+r tyre pressures for an RS4, I have Michelin PSS and am going on a fast road trip through Wales this weekend, Any recommendations greatly accepted.
B7 RS4 Tyre pressures
Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 8:00 pm
by S4WON
Recommended is 35r 38f
I tend to run that
However.. More air can mean very slightly better handling on twisties but unless you are michael schumacher (as was) I wouldnt bother.
Dont go over 37, 40
Re: B7 RS4 Tyre pressures
Posted: Sat May 07, 2016 9:00 am
by TobyRS4
S4WON wrote:Recommended is 35r 38f
I tend to run that
However.. More air can mean very slightly better handling on twisties but unless you are michael schumacher (as was) I wouldnt bother.
Dont go over 37, 40
I run 34r 37f and they increase under heat to around 35-36 and 38 under driving which i find works well.
Re: B7 RS4 Tyre pressures
Posted: Sat May 07, 2016 3:06 pm
by mr sagman
Many thanks guys, all duly noted.
Re: B7 RS4 Tyre pressures
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 10:02 pm
by thesupercharger
Lots of forum guys say 40 psi but surely that's too much as when I put 40 in mine it was ripping chunks out the centre of the tread due to put new tyres on so a good all round pressure would be good to know and I do drive her hard
Re: B7 RS4 Tyre pressures
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 10:07 pm
by Shinobi675
Sounds like you're putting in 40 cold, if so, that does seem too much.
Re: B7 RS4 Tyre pressures
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:58 am
by PetrolDave
S4WON wrote:Recommended is 35r 38f
I tend to run that
+1
I've been running PSS for the last 2 years (on my second set now) and don't see any reason not to use the pressures shown on the label in the drivers side B pillar.
Re: B7 RS4 Tyre pressures
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:23 pm
by Wavey Dynamicist
I've been running PSS for the last 20k and have just replaced the last two rears.. I run 31R 33F and have done through the life of the tyre.
Tread wear has been very even over the tyre and the pressures i run feel like a good compromise between NVH and performance. 36-38 seems too harsh in terms of NVH and are a little skittish over certain surfaces i find.. I wouldn't ever run that high.
My opinion! I don't see the argument for pressures in the high 30s.
Re: B7 RS4 Tyre pressures
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 5:40 pm
by jon_v8
Re: B7 RS4 Tyre pressures
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:40 pm
by thesupercharger
I'm running 255/35/19s that chart seems roughly what pressures I've been running
Re: B7 RS4 Tyre pressures
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:43 pm
by thesupercharger
What's the xl and the xl m+s all about???
Re: B7 RS4 Tyre pressures
Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2016 10:23 am
by PetrolDave
thesupercharger wrote:What's the xl and the xl m+s all about???
XL = eXtra Load - which the RS4 needs due to the axle weights. Means you need 96 weight rating tyres not the standard 92 weight rating.
M+S = Mud and Snow i.e. Winter tyres
Re: B7 RS4 Tyre pressures
Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2016 10:37 am
by thesupercharger
Ah I see cheers for the info dave
Re: B7 RS4 Tyre pressures
Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2016 10:55 am
by marc1
Jaheenormous wrote:I've been running PSS for the last 20k and have just replaced the last two rears.. I run 31R 33F and have done through the life of the tyre.
Tread wear has been very even over the tyre and the pressures i run feel like a good compromise between NVH and performance. 36-38 seems too harsh in terms of NVH and are a little skittish over certain surfaces i find.. I wouldn't ever run that high.
My opinion! I don't see the argument for pressures in the high 30s.
NVH?
Re: B7 RS4 Tyre pressures
Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2016 12:02 pm
by PetrolDave
marc1 wrote:NVH?
Noise, Vibration and Harshness - a term widely used in the car/auto manufacturing and development industries.