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Understanding Vauxhall Astra Tyre Pressure
Every so often, you will need to set the tyre pressure for your Vauxhall Astra. Given the popularity of the model, which has been in production for several decades, you may find that there are a few different recommendations depending on the trim and year.
Which can lead to a bit of confusion, as you ask yourself what is the right tyre pressure for my Vauxhall Astra?
Vauxhall Astra Tyre Pressure
Making sure that your Vauxhall Astra has tyres which are set to the correct tyre pressure is an important part of your tyre maintenance schedule.
One of the main reasons is for the safety of yourself and other road users.
The correct tyre pressure works to ensure that your tyres achieve the optimal contact with the road.
This helps to get the best grip out of your tyres, and helps to enusre that when braking, your car will come to a full stop is as short a distance as possible.
If you have tyres which are incorrectly set to the wrong pressure, your car's performance will be negatively affected. Reducing your control and fuel efficiency.
Tyres which are set at the correct air pressure will help to lower the level of of rolling resistance from a tyre. If under-inflated, your tyres will require the engine to exert more effort to combat this rolling resistance.
Finally, tyres that are either under-inflated or over-inflated tend to wear down faster and more unevenly, requiring an earlier replacement. Their lifespan can be significantly shortened.
Tyre Pressure Checks
It is important that you check the tyre pressure of your Vauxhall tyre on a regular basis - and especially before long journeys.
By doing this you can ensure your tyres are in optimal condition. Helping you to get the most out of your vehcile and boosting your safety.
Regular tyre checks not only safeguard your wellbeing but also contribute to saving on tyre wear and fuel costs.
List of Vauxhall Astra Tyre Pressure
To help you find the right tyre pressure for your Vauxhall Astra, below you will find a list of tyre pressures that have been sourced from information in handbooks between 2023 and 2019*.
For models which were manufacturered before 2019, you can use the online resourse on the Vauxhall website, which should list the handbook for your specific Vauxhall.
Tyre Pressure Specifications for Vauxhall Astra (March 2023)
| Engine | Tyre Size | Normal Load (Front) | Normal Load (Rear) | Full Load (Front) | Full Load (Rear) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB2ADT, EB2ADTS, DV5RC, EP6FADTXHPD | 205/55 R16 94V XL | 230/2.3 (33) | 230/2.3 (33) | 240/2.4 (35) | 320/3.2 (46) |
| EB2ADT, EB2ADTS | 205/55 R16 91V NL | 230/2.3 (33) | 210/2.1 (30) | 240/2.4 (35) | 310/3.1 (45) |
| EB2ADT, EB2ADTS, DV5RC | 205/55 R16 94V all-season tyre | 230/2.3 (33) | 210/2.1 (30) | 240/2.4 (35) | 310/3.1 (45) |
| EB2ADT, EB2ADTS | 225/45 R17 | 240/2.4 (35) | 220/2.2 (32) | 250/2.5 (36) | 310/3.1 (45) |
| DV5RC | 225/45 R17 | 240/2.4 (35) | 230/2.3 (33) | 250/2.5 (36) | 310/3.1 (45) |
| EP6FADTXHPD | 225/45 R17 | 280/2.8 (41) | 260/2.6 (38) | 270/2.7 (39) | 330/3.3 (48) |
| EB2ADT, EB2ADTS | 225/40 R18 | 230/2.3 (33) | 210/2.1 (30) | 230/2.3 (33) | 300/3.0 (44) |
| DV5RC | 225/40 R18 | 230/2.3 (33) | 220/2.2 (32) | 230/2.3 (33) | 300/3.0 (44) |
| EP6FADTXHPD | 225/40 R18 | 260/2.6 (38) | 250/2.5 (36) | 260/2.6 (38) | 310/3.1 (45) |
| Electric engine | 215/45 R18 | 260/2.6 (38) | 240/2.4 (35) | 290/2.9 (42) | 290/2.9 (42) |
Tyre Pressure Specifications for Vauxhall Astra (April 2022)
| Engine | Tyre Size | Normal Load (Front) | Normal Load (Rear) | Full Load (Front) | Full Load (Rear) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EB2ADT, EB2ADTS, EB2ADTSM, DV5RC | 205/55 R16 94V | 230/2.3 (33) | 230/2.3 (33) | 240/2.4 (35) | 320/3.2 (46) |
| EB2ADT | 205/55 R16 91V NL | 230/2.3 (33) | 210/2.1 (30) | 240/2.4 (35) | 310/3.1 (45) |
| EB2ADT, EB2ADTS, EB2ADTSM | 205/60 R16 96H XL | 220/2.2 (32) | 220/2.2 (32) | 240/2.4 (35) | 320/3.2 (46) |
| DV5RC | 205/60 R16 96H XL | 240/2.4 (35) | 240/2.4 (35) | 250/2.5 (36) | 320/3.2 (46) |
| EB2ADT, EB2ADTS, EB2ADTSM | 225/45 R17 94V XL | 240/2.4 (35) | 220/2.2 (32) | 250/2.5 (36) | 310/3.1 (45) |
| DV5RC | 225/45 R17 94V XL | 240/2.4 (35) | 230/2.3 (33) | 250/2.5 (36) | 310/3.1 (45) |
| EP6FADTXHPE, EP6FADTXHPD | 225/45 R17 94V XL | 280/2.8 (41) | 270/2.7 (39) | 270/2.7 (39) | 330/3.3 (48) |
| EB2ADT, EB2ADTS, EB2ADTSM | 225/40 R18 92Y XL | 230/2.3 (33) | 210/2.1 (30) | 230/2.3 (33) | 300/3.0 (44) |
| DV5RC | 225/40 R18 92Y XL | 230/2.3 (33) | 220/2.2 (32) | 230/2.3 (33) | 300/3.0 (44) |
| EP6FADTXHPE, EP6FADTXHPD | 225/40 R18 92Y XL | 260/2.6 (38) | 250/2.5 (36) | 260/2.6 (38) | 310/3.1 (45) |
Tyre Pressure Specifications for Vauxhall Astra (November 2021)
| Engine | Tyre Size | Normal Load (Front) | Normal Load (Rear) | Full Load (Front) | Full Load (Rear) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 205/55 R16 94V XL | 230/2.3 (33) | 230/2.3 (33) | 240/2.4 (35) | 320/3.2 (46) |
| General | 205/55 R16 91V | 230/2.3 (33) | 210/2.1 (30) | 240/2.4 (35) | 310/3.1 (45) |
| EB2ADTD, EB2ADTDS, EB2ADTDSM | 205/60 R16 96H XL | 220/2.2 (32) | 210/2.1 (30) | 240/2.4 (35) | 320/3.2 (46) |
| DV5RC | 205/60 R16 96H XL | 240/2.4 (35) | 230/2.3 (33) | 250/2.5 (36) | 320/3.2 (46) |
| EB2ADTD, EB2ADTDS, EB2ADTDSM | 225/45 R17 84V XL | 240/2.4 (35) | 220/2.2 (32) | 250/2.5 (36) | 310/3.1 (45) |
| DV5RC | 225/45 R17 84V XL | 240/2.4 (35) | 230/2.3 (33) | 250/2.5 (36) | 310/3.1 (45) |
| EP6FADTXHPE, EP6FADTXHPD | 225/45 R17 84V XL | 280/2.8 (41) | 260/2.6 (38) | 270/2.7 (39) | 330/3.3 (48) |
| EB2ADTD, EB2ADTDS, EB2ADTDSM | 225/40 R18 92Y XL | 230/2.3 (33) | 210/2.1 (30) | 230/2.3 (33) | 300/3.0 (44) |
| DV5RC | 225/40 R18 92Y XL | 230/2.3 (33) | 220/2.2 (32) | 230/2.3 (33) | 300/3.0 (44) |
| EP6FADTXHPE, EP6FADTXHPD | 225/40 R18 92Y XL | 260/2.6 (38) | 250/2.5 (36) | 260/2.6 (38) | 310/3.1 (45) |
Tyre Pressure Specifications for Vauxhall Astra (August 2020)
| Engine | Tyre Size | Normal Load (Front) | Normal Load (Rear) | Full Load (Front) | Full Load (Rear) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F12SHL, F12SHR, F12SHT, F14SHT, F15DVC, F15DVH | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18 | 230/2.3 | 210/2.1 | 280/2.8 | 290/2.9 |
| B14XFT | 195/65 R15, 225/45 R17, 215/55 R16, 215/50 R17, 225/40 R18 | 220/2.2 (32) | 220/2.2 (32) | 250/2.5 (36) | 270/2.7 (39) |
| B14XFT | 205/55 R16 | 220/2.2 (32) | 220/2.2 (32) | 250/2.5 (36) | 270/2.7 (39) |
| B16SHT | 225/45 R17 | 240/2.4 (35) | 220/2.2 (32) | 250/2.5 (36) | 270/2.7 (39) |
| B16SHT | 225/40 R18 | 260/2.6 (38) | 240/2.4 (35) | 270/2.7 (39) | 290/2.9 (42) |
| B16SHT | 205/55 R16 | 240/2.4 (35) | 220/2.2 (32) | 250/2.5 (36) | 270/2.7 (39) |
| All Engines | Temporary Spare Wheel (115/70 R16) | 420/4.2 | 420/4.2 | 420/4.2 | 420/4.2 |
Tyre Pressure Specifications for Vauxhall Astra (October 2019)
| Engine | Tyre Size | Normal Load (Front) | Normal Load (Rear) | Full Load (Front) | Full Load (Rear) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F12SHL, F12SHR, F12SHT, F14SHT, F15DVC, F15DVH | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R17, 225/40 R18 | 230/2.3 | 210/2.1 | 280/2.8 | 290/2.9 |
| B14XFT | 195/65 R15, 225/45 R17, 215/55 R16, 215/50 R17, 225/40 R18 | 220/2.2 (32) | 220/2.2 (32) | 250/2.5 (36) | 270/2.7 (39) |
| B14XFT | 205/55 R16 | 220/2.2 (32) | 220/2.2 (32) | 250/2.5 (36) | 270/2.7 (39) |
| B16SHT | 225/45 R17 | 240/2.4 (35) | 220/2.2 (32) | 250/2.5 (36) | 270/2.7 (39) |
| B16SHT | 225/40 R18 | 260/2.6 (38) | 240/2.4 (35) | 270/2.7 (39) | 290/2.9 (42) |
| B16SHT | 205/55 R16 | 240/2.4 (35) | 220/2.2 (32) | 250/2.5 (36) | 270/2.7 (39) |
| All Engines | Temporary Spare Wheel (115/70 R16) | 420/4.2 | 420/4.2 | 420/4.2 | 420/4.2 |
*Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is intended for reference purposes only. It should not be considered as authoritative or fact. Tyre pressures can vary based on a variety of factors. We strongly recommend that you consult your vehicle's handbook or contact the manufacturer directly to obtain the official tyre pressure recommendations. We assume no responsibility for any discrepancies or inaccuracies that may be present.