Tire Pressure Chart: PSI by Vehicle Type
This tire pressure chart lists the typical recommended pressure ranges for passenger cars, SUVs, minivans, pickup trucks, motorcycles and bicycles in PSI, with bar and kPa. The correct number for your vehicle is on the sticker inside the driver's door jamb or in the owner's manual, not the maximum printed on the tire. The calculator below the chart shows how temperature changes pressure, about 1 PSI for every 10°F, so you can see how much to add when it turns cold or what a warm tire reading means. Check tires cold, before driving, once a month.
Tire Pressure Chart
Typical tire PSI by vehicle type, plus how cold weather changes your pressure.
How to use the Tire Pressure Chart
- Find your vehicle type in the chart for a typical range.
- Enter the cold PSI from your door sticker.
- Enter the temperature when you set the pressure and the temperature now.
- Read the expected pressure now and how much air to add.
Temperature rule
Pressure changes about 1 PSI for every 10 °F. Expected PSI = set PSI + (temperature now − temperature when set) ÷ 10. 1 PSI = 0.0689 bar = 6.895 kPa.
Features
- Typical PSI by vehicle type
- PSI, bar and kPa
- Cold weather pressure change
- How much air to add
- Door-sticker reminder
- Runs in your browser
Frequently asked questions
What should my tire pressure be?
Use the number on the sticker in the driver's door jamb or in the owner's manual. Most passenger cars call for 32 to 36 PSI cold.
Is the PSI on the tire sidewall the right pressure?
No. The sidewall shows the maximum pressure the tire can hold, not the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
How much does cold weather lower tire pressure?
About 1 PSI for every 10°F drop. A tire set to 35 PSI at 70°F reads about 31 PSI at 30°F.
Should I check tire pressure hot or cold?
Cold, before driving or after the car has sat for 3 hours. Driving warms the tires and raises the reading by 2 to 4 PSI.
What happens if tire pressure is too low?
Low pressure wears tires faster, lowers gas mileage, hurts handling and can cause overheating and failure.