Making sure that you have the tyres of your
Volkswagen Golf set to the correct tyre pressure is a key part of getting an optimal performance from your tyres. It also helps with safety and your car’s fuel efficiency.
But you may be wondering where you can find the recommended tyre pressure for your particular car?
There are a few different places where you can find this information – be it physically or online.
Finding VW Golf Tyre Pressure
Your vehicle’s handbook is one of the most reliable source for find the correct tyre pressure information. Or there should be a sticker on the door jamb of your car with the relevant information.
Here’s how you can find it:
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Check the Physical Manual
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The vehicle handbook should contain a section dedicated to tyre care.
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Look for a section titled Tyres & Wheels, or possibly Tyre Pressure. In here there will be a table with the manufacturer recommended tyre pressure for different driving conditions. Also what it should be if your car is laden or unladen.
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Tyre Placard
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You should also be able to find the recommended tyre pressure on a placard. This is usually located on the driver’s side door jamb of a car.
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This placard provides the correct tyre pressures for both the front and rear tyres. It will also detail the pressure depending on if you have a standard or maximum load.
Accessing the VW Golf Manual Online
If you do not have access to the physical handbook, Volkswagen provides an easy way to access your vehicle’s manual on their website.
Here are the steps to find and download the manual for your Volkswagen Golf:
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Visit the Volkswagen UK Website:
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Go to
Volkswagen UK's Manuals Page.
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Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Download the Manual to your device for easy access whenever you need it.
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Open the downloaded manual and use the table of contents or search function (Ctrl+F for Windows or Command+F for Mac) to find the section on “Tyre Pressure” or “
Tyres and Wheels.
This section will provide detailed information on the correct tyre pressures for various conditions and tyre sizes.
Maintaining Volkwagen Golf Tyre Pressure
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Regular Checks: Check your tyre pressure at least once a month and before long trips.
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Cold Tyres: Measure tyre pressure when the tyres are cold for the most accurate reading.
For further assistance, always refer to the official Volkswagen manual specific to your vehicle.