What is the normal tire pressure and how to check it?

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EllaFitz
07/30/25 2:17am
Normal range of tire pressure: According to the international GBT2978-2008 standard, the recommended tire pressures for different types of tires are as follows: Standard tires: 2.4-2.5bar; Reinforced tires: 2.8-2.9bar; Maximum pressure: should not exceed 3.5bar. How to check it: The tire pressure monitoring indicator light will illuminate if the tire pressure is abnormal, and it will remain off if the pressure is normal. The tire pressure monitoring indicator is a yellow symbol, resembling an irregular circle with no top seal, four small spikes at the bottom, and an exclamation mark inside. The illumination of this light indicates abnormal tire pressure. There are generally three reasons for abnormal tire pressure: Abnormal tire pressure: The system will typically alert when the pressure is below 1.8bar or above 3.0bar. In such cases, the tires should be inspected and the pressure adjusted. Tire pressure monitoring not reset: After inflating the tires, if the tire pressure monitoring system is not reset in time, it will continue to display the previous data, causing the indicator light to illuminate. Simply reset the tire pressure monitoring system to resolve this issue. Damaged tire pressure sensor: The tire pressure sensor, which monitors the tire pressure, is installed inside the tire and connected to the tire inflation valve. If the sensor is damaged during driving, the tire pressure warning light will illuminate. In such cases, the only solution is to replace the sensor with a new one.
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