Check the tyre pressure

Many people do have the good intention to check their car's tyre pressure regularly, but the execution could be better. An intention is one thing, just sticking to it is another. You probably know the situation, you have filled up and decide to check the tyre pressure, but you don't have the appropriate coins to throw in the dispenser, or someone is just in front of you, with the same intention. Very recognisable, as I have little patience myself and it is easier to think "it will come next week". Despite my own reprehensible behaviour, let me remind you that pressure is very important for safety, tyre wear and fuel consumption.  

Consequences of incorrect tyre pressure

Your car's tyre pressure is more important than you think! Incorrect pressure can cause your braking distance to be longer, tyres to wear faster and/or irregularly and fuel consumption to increase.

Resulting excess voltage

Some people think they are more bar (air) into the tyre than prescribed, in order to reduce fuel consumption.  

But too much bar in the tyre means that the tyre is not fully touching the road surface, which affects braking distance and cornering grip. The minimal amount of fuel you save is then spent on a new set of tyres, as they wear down faster and more irregularly.

Consequences of insufficient tyre pressure

The people who never check the voltage and drive around like this for a year usually end up with too little bar in the band. Due to temperature differences, the pressure usually drops below 2 bar. If the pressure is too low, the tyre is extremely soft and there is a risk that it will burst at high speed or when cornering. Braking distances are longer, fuel consumption increases and the tyre wears out more quickly in this case too.

How often should you check tyre pressure?

Tyre pressureAlthough the Netherlands does not yet experience extreme weather conditions, it is advisable to check the tyre pressure and monthly check. Perhaps after washing your car is a good time to check the tyre pressure. You can easily check tyre pressure using a tyre pressure gauge. 

If you go on holiday to a country with big temperature changes, it is wise to check the tension every week. Do this during a rest stop at a petrol station, for example.

How much bar should my car have?

This information is almost always on the side of a pump. Once you have found the right information, unscrew the valve caps (keep them in a good place). Then, if necessary, insert coins into the pump and set the right tyre pressure (e.g. front 2.2 bar and rear 2.3 bar). Then just put the hose on the valve and the tyre is inflated or deflated, depending on the amount of bar in your tyre. Do not be alarmed if the tyre slowly deflates a little, in this case your tyres were over-inflated. As soon as the pump is ready, it starts beeping. Repeat this with the other tyres and then you can safely hit the road again.  

Tyre pressure by brand and model

The tables below show the tyre pressures for each make and model. However, these are the factory rims and tyre sizes. If your car does not have original tyres and rims, the tyre pressures may be different.

Alfa Romeo

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Alfa Romeo:

Audi

On the following pages, you can find the right voltage for your Audi:

BMW

BMW has so many combinations that we have created a separate page:
Tyre pressure BMW

Kia

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Kia.

Mercedes

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Mercedes.

Volkswagen

Looking for the right voltage for your Volkswagen? Click on your model below for a complete list of voltages for each model:

Peugeot

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Peugeot.

Ford

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Ford:

Lexus

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Lexus.

Jaguar

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Jaguar:

Toyota

Click on your Toyota model below for an overview of the correct tyre pressure:

Smart

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Smart.

Seat

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Seat:

Mazda

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Mazda:

Dacia

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Dacia:

Hyundai

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Hyundai:

Fiat

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Fiat:

Skoda

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Skoda:

Honda

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Honda:

Nissan

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Nissan:

Opel

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Vauxhall:

Mitsubishi

On the following pages you will find an overview of the tyre pressures for your Mitsubishi:

Chevrolet

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Chevy:

Renault

Looking for the tyre pressure for your Renault? Click on your model below:

Suzuki

Looking for the tyre pressure for your Suzuki? Click on your model below:

Subaru

Looking for the tyre pressure for your Subaru? Click on your model below:

Citroën

On the following pages you will find an overview of tyre pressures for your Citroën:

Volvo

Looking for the right tyre pressure for your Volvo? Click on the right model below for an overview of tyre pressures:

Chrysler

Click on the links below for the correct tyre pressure for each model:

Mini

Below are the available Mini models and the correct tyre pressure:

 

 

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