What is the normal tire pressure for a Camry?
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Toyota Camry in actual use, a range of 2.2 or 2.3 bar is more appropriate, but adjusting to 2.5 bar is also acceptable. If the vehicle is fully loaded with a large amount of cargo in the trunk, the rear tire pressure can be increased to 2.5 bar. Additional information: The importance of maintaining normal tire pressure: Hazards of overinflated tires: 1. The friction and adhesion of the tires will decrease, affecting braking performance; 2. It can cause steering wheel vibration and deviation, reducing driving comfort; 3. Accelerates wear on the central tread pattern of the tire, shortening the tire's lifespan; 4. Increases vehicle vibration, indirectly affecting the lifespan of other components.
The standard tire pressure for the Camry is usually listed on the driver's side door frame or fuel filler cap, and it may vary depending on the model year. Personally, I find the factory label to be the most reliable—just crouch down and you'll see it. On my car, the cold tire pressure is 2.3 bar for both front and rear tires. Before a long trip last winter, I topped them up to 2.5 bar, and the steering wheel noticeably felt lighter. Remember to double-check with a mechanical tire pressure gauge when seasonal temperature differences are significant, as the onboard display can sometimes act up. Don’t forget to check the spare tire—once, I had a flat and found the spare was only at 1.8 bar, which was quite embarrassing.
The tire shop mechanic told me that a tire pressure range of 2.2-2.5 bar is considered safe for the Camry. However, the hybrid version requires slightly higher pressure in the rear tires. Once, when helping a neighbor check his tire pressure, I found his hybrid's rear tires were only at 2.1 bar, and the tire edges were completely worn out. Now, I make it a habit to self-check every month using a digital display air pump. In summer, the tire pressure can spike to 2.8 bar right after parking—never release air at this time. Last time at the dealership, I saw a car with tire pressure at 3.0 bar, and the center tread was worn so much it was shiny, which was heartbreaking to see.
The owner's manual clearly states that 2.3bar in cold tire condition is ideal. Once when fully loaded with five people on mountain roads, adjusting the tire pressure to 2.5bar made cornering much more stable. Remember to readjust tire pressure if you've changed wheel sizes - a colleague inflated his 19-inch wheels according to the factory specs and his phone went flying over speed bumps. Morning pre-drive checks are most accurate, hot tire measurements after highway driving don't count. Spare tires are often forgotten - during a nighttime blowout in heavy rain last year, I discovered the spare was mostly flat when changing it in the dark, a profound lesson indeed.
