What is the normal tire pressure for Honda XR-V?

[GrantFitz]

The normal tire pressure range for Honda XR-V is 2.4-2.5bar. Due to seasonal factors, the tire pressure can be appropriately increased by 0.2bar in winter and decreased by 0.1bar in summer. This data is based on the international GBT2978-2008 standard. The Honda XR-V does not have an active monitoring function. Only when there is an abnormality in the tire will the dashboard automatically display information. The display does not show specific values, only indicating which tire has a problem. To check the tire pressure, first prepare a tire pressure gauge, locate the position of the factory tire pressure label, press the tire pressure gauge against the tire valve for measurement, and read the value. Remember to replace the valve cap after checking the tire pressure. Generally, a tire pressure above 2.8bar is considered too high, and a tire pressure below 2.0bar is considered too low. Hazards of excessive tire pressure: The friction and adhesion of the tire will decrease, affecting braking performance; it can cause steering wheel vibration and deviation, reducing driving comfort; it accelerates wear on the central tread pattern of the tire, shortening its lifespan; increased body vibration indirectly affects the lifespan of other components; it causes excessive stretching and deformation of the tire cords, reducing tire elasticity and increasing the load on the car while driving. Hazards of insufficient tire pressure: The friction coefficient with the road surface increases, leading to higher fuel consumption; it makes the steering wheel heavy and prone to deviation, which are factors detrimental to driving safety; it increases the movement of various parts of the tire, causing abnormal heat due to excessive rolling; it reduces the function of the cords and rubber, leading to delamination or cord breakage and excessive friction with the rim, causing damage to the bead area and abnormal wear; the friction between the tire and the ground increases exponentially, causing a sharp rise in tire temperature, softening the tire, and drastically reducing its strength. High-speed driving under these conditions may lead to a tire blowout. If the tire pressure monitoring indicator light comes on (a yellow symbol with an irregular circle, no seal on top, four small spikes at the bottom, and an exclamation mark inside), there are generally three possible reasons: Abnormal tire pressure: Usually, it will alert if the pressure is below 1.8bar or above 3.0bar. In this case, tire inspection and pressure adjustment are needed. Tire pressure monitoring not reset: After inflating the tire, if the tire pressure is not reset in time, the system will still record the previous data, causing the tire pressure monitoring indicator light to come on. Simply reset the tire pressure in this case. Damaged tire pressure sensor: The tire pressure sensor, which monitors tire pressure, is directly installed inside the tire and connected to the tire inflation port. If the sensor is damaged due to impact while driving, it can also cause the tire pressure fault light to come on. For sensor damage issues, only a complete replacement with a new part is possible.

[SanAna]

I previously checked the Honda XR-V's manual specifically, and there's also a tire pressure label on the B-pillar of the door frame. The standard cold tire pressure recommendation is 2.3Bar for the front tires and 2.2Bar for the rear tires. If frequently carrying full loads, adjust to 2.4Bar for both front and rear. Checking tire pressure regularly while refueling is quite useful, especially before highway trips. Once, a friend's car felt unstable while driving, and upon checking, the tire pressure was only 1.8Bar. Long-term low-pressure driving had caused wave-like wear patterns on the inner side of the tires. Temperature significantly affects tire pressure; in summer when road temperatures are high, tire pressure naturally increases by about 0.2Bar, and it drops in winter when temperatures decrease. It's best to calibrate with a mechanical gauge monthly. Recently, I've noticed that many car wash shop air pump gauges are inaccurate, with errors up to 0.3Bar.