Cold, not warm
FH6 models tyre temperature. Pressures rise a few PSI over the first lap or two as the rubber heats. So you set a cold value and let it climb into the optimal window rather than setting the target directly.
- Warm target: around 32 to 34 PSI.
- Set cold: roughly 28 to 29 PSI on road compounds, then check with telemetry after two laps.
- Lower pressure grows the contact patch, higher pressure sharpens response but can overheat.
Compound matters
Different compounds want different pressures and suit different jobs.
- Slick and semi-slick: the outright-grip choice for S1 and above.
- Off-road and rally: the value meta at A and below, run on a normal road platform.
- Drift: lower front pressure for steering grip, 30 to 33 PSI rear so the rear breaks away cleanly.
- Drag: very low rear, 18 to 20 PSI, for launch grip, with high front pressure to cut rolling resistance.
The off-road tyre meta
At A class and below, off-road and rally tyres brake and turn nearly as well as race compounds for a fraction of the PI. That frees the saved PI for power, which is why leaderboard builds run them. Above A class, race compounds pull clear because outright grip matters more than the PI saving. Like every over-performing part, expect it to be patched eventually.
Weather
For wet conditions, drop pressures 3 to 4 PSI from your dry setup and extend your braking zones. In winter, drop 2 to 3 PSI and soften the bump damping slightly.
Frequently asked questions
What tyre pressure should I use in Forza Horizon 6?
Aim for a warm pressure of 32 to 34 PSI. Because FH6 heats its tyres, set them cold at around 28 to 29 PSI on road compounds and let them climb.
Do I set tyre pressures hot or cold?
Cold. FH6 raises pressures as the tyres warm, so set a cold value in the high 20s and let it rise into the 32 to 34 PSI window over a lap or two.
Are off-road tyres good for road racing in FH6?
At A class and below, yes. They brake and turn almost as well as race compounds for a fraction of the PI, so the saved budget goes into power. Above A class, race compounds pull clear.
What tyre pressures are best for drag racing?
Very low rear pressure, 18 to 20 PSI, to grow the contact patch for launch, with high front pressure around 30 to 32 PSI to cut rolling resistance.
Put this into practice: the FH6 tuning calculator builds a full setup for any of 630 cars, and the meta cars list shows what to build first.