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205/55 R16 Tyre Pressure

The tyre size 205/55 R16 is used on a wide range of vehicles, from hatchbacks to family saloons. While the physical tyre is the same, the recommended pressure varies depending on the weight of the vehicle and the manufacturer's suspension tuning.

Typical pressure for 205/55 R16

Front Axle Range

33–36PSI

Rear Axle Range

30–36PSI

* Data based on 87 vehicle configurations in our database using this tyre size. Always check your own vehicle's sticker.

Vehicles using 205/55 R1687 models

Alfa Romeo Giulietta

2014 • Mk1

Front 33 psi / Rear 30 psi

Hatchback

Audi A4

2023 • B9

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Audi A6

2021 • C8

Front 36 psi / Rear 34 psi

Saloon

Audi A4

2020 • B9

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Audi A6

2018 • C8

Front 36 psi / Rear 34 psi

Saloon

Audi A4

2017 • B9

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Audi A4

2015 • B9

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Audi A6

2014 • C7

Front 36 psi / Rear 34 psi

Saloon

Audi A4

2012 • B8

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Audi A4

2011 • B8

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Audi A6

2011 • C7

Front 36 psi / Rear 34 psi

Saloon

BMW 3 Series

2024 • G20

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

BMW 1 Series

2022 • F40

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Hatchback

BMW 3 Series

2022 • G20

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

BMW 5 Series

2022 • G30

Front 36 psi / Rear 34 psi

Saloon

BMW 1 Series

2019 • F40

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Hatchback

BMW 3 Series

2019 • G20

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

BMW 5 Series

2019 • G30

Front 36 psi / Rear 34 psi

Saloon

BMW 1 Series

2017 • F20

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Hatchback

BMW 3 Series

2017 • F30

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

BMW 5 Series

2016 • G30

Front 36 psi / Rear 34 psi

Saloon

BMW 1 Series

2015 • F20

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Hatchback

BMW 3 Series

2015 • F30

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

BMW 1 Series

2013 • F20

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Hatchback

BMW 5 Series

2013 • F10

Front 36 psi / Rear 34 psi

Saloon

BMW 3 Series

2012 • F30

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

BMW 1 Series

2012 • F20

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Hatchback

BMW 1 Series

2011 • F20

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Hatchback

BMW 3 Series

2011 • F30

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

BMW 5 Series

2010 • F10

Front 36 psi / Rear 34 psi

Saloon

DS DS 4

2016 • Mk1

Front 33 psi / Rear 30 psi

Hatchback

Ford Focus

2021 • Mk4

Front 33 psi / Rear 33 psi

Hatchback

Ford Mondeo

2020 • Mk4

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Saloon

Ford Mondeo

2018 • Mk4

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Saloon

Ford Focus

2018 • Mk4

Front 33 psi / Rear 33 psi

Hatchback

Ford Mondeo

2016 • Mk4

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Saloon

Ford Focus

2015 • Mk3

Front 33 psi / Rear 33 psi

Hatchback

Ford Mondeo

2014 • Mk4

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Saloon

Ford Mondeo

2012 • Mk4

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Saloon

Ford Mondeo

2010 • Mk4

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Saloon

Hyundai Ioniq

2019 • Mk1

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Hatchback

Hyundai i30

2017 • Mk3

Front 33 psi / Rear 30 psi

Hatchback

Kia Ceed

2019 • Mk3

Front 33 psi / Rear 30 psi

Hatchback

Lexus CT

2014 • Mk1

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Hatchback

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2023 • W206

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2023 • W213

Front 36 psi / Rear 34 psi

Saloon

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2021 • W206

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2020 • W213

Front 36 psi / Rear 34 psi

Saloon

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

2019 • W177

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Hatchback

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2017 • W205

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2016 • W213

Front 36 psi / Rear 34 psi

Saloon

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2014 • W205

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2013 • W212

Front 36 psi / Rear 34 psi

Saloon

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2012 • W204

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2011 • W204

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2009 • W212

Front 36 psi / Rear 34 psi

Saloon

MG 5

2022 • Mk3

Front 33 psi / Rear 30 psi

Estate

Nissan Leaf

2019 • Mk2

Front 36 psi / Rear 36 psi

Hatchback

Peugeot 308

2021 • Mk3

Front 33 psi / Rear 30 psi

Hatchback

Renault Megane

2017 • Mk4

Front 33 psi / Rear 30 psi

Hatchback

Seat Leon

2021 • Mk4

Front 33 psi / Rear 30 psi

Hatchback

Skoda Superb

2022 • Mk3

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Skoda Octavia

2020 • Mk4

Front 33 psi / Rear 30 psi

Hatchback

Skoda Superb

2019 • Mk3

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Skoda Superb

2015 • Mk3

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Skoda Superb

2011 • Mk2

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Skoda Superb

2008 • Mk2

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Toyota Corolla

2022 • E210

Front 33 psi / Rear 30 psi

Hatchback

Toyota Corolla

2019 • E210

Front 33 psi / Rear 30 psi

Hatchback

Vauxhall Astra

2020 • Mk7

Front 33 psi / Rear 30 psi

Hatchback

Vauxhall Insignia

2019 • Mk2

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Saloon

Vauxhall Insignia

2017 • Mk2

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Saloon

Vauxhall Astra

2016 • Mk7

Front 33 psi / Rear 30 psi

Hatchback

Vauxhall Insignia

2015 • Mk1

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Saloon

Vauxhall Insignia

2012 • Mk1

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Saloon

Vauxhall Insignia

2009 • Mk1

Front 34 psi / Rear 32 psi

Saloon

Volkswagen Passat

2023 • B8

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Volkswagen Golf

2022 • Mk8

Front 33 psi / Rear 30 psi

Hatchback

Volkswagen Passat

2021 • B8

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Volkswagen Golf

2020 • Mk8

Front 33 psi / Rear 30 psi

Hatchback

Volkswagen Passat

2019 • B8

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Volkswagen Golf

2017 • Mk7

Front 33 psi / Rear 30 psi

Hatchback

Volkswagen e-Golf

2017 • Mk7

Front 36 psi / Rear 36 psi

Hatchback

Volkswagen Passat

2016 • B8

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Volkswagen Golf

2015 • Mk7

Front 33 psi / Rear 30 psi

Hatchback

Volkswagen Passat

2014 • B8

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Volkswagen Passat

2011 • B7

Front 35 psi / Rear 33 psi

Saloon

Why does 205/55 R16 pressure vary?

Even though many cars share the 205/55 R16 tyre size, the recommended pressure depends on:

  • Vehicle Weight: A heavier car needs more air pressure to support its mass and maintain the tyre's shape.
  • Load: Carrying passengers or luggage significantly increases the required pressure on the rear tyres.
  • Handling: Manufacturers tune tyre pressure to achieve specific steering response and comfort levels.