Tire pressures for A4 Avant with sport pkg

[Adrian Johnson]

Listers,

I checked my tire pressures yesterday and was so shocked at what my gauge
was showing I assumed that the gauge was kaput. After buying a new gauge I
confirmed that my old gauge was in fact working properly and the dealer had
indeed pumped the tires up to 44 psi (measured with cold tires)!! This
seems way too high to me.

According to the chart on the fuel filler door, the recommended pressure is
32 psi for up to 3 adults with a little baggage and 42 psi for 5 adults
with lots of baggage. Since I do most of my miles on the freeway with just
me in the car wouldn't 32 psi be right for me? Wheels and tires are
standard sport package, i.e. 16-inch alloy wheels with 205/55 Dunlop
SP8000e tires.

Also, what are the effects of over and under inflation on cornering and
braking?

Thanks,

AD.