Tire pressure
Volvo V40
Choose your engine and tire size. Pressures are for cold tires, front and rear.
34psi
Front
2.3 bar · 234 kPa
32psi
Rear
2.2 bar · 221 kPa
Keeping the right tire pressure on your Volvo V40 is one of the easiest ways to drive safer and spend less on fuel. Under-inflated tires wear faster on the edges, over-inflated ones lose grip in the centre. Check them once a month and before a long trip.
Your tire, explained
205/55 R16 — what each number means, drawn to scale.
- Overall diameter
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- Sidewall height
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- Revolutions per mile
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Full pressure table
All engines and sizes for the Volvo V40. Your selection is highlighted.
| Engine | Tire | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|
| T2 122 hp | 205/55R16 | 34 psi · 2.3 bar | 32 psi · 2.2 bar |
| T2 122 hp | 215/50R17 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 34 psi · 2.3 bar |
| T3 152 hp | 205/55R16 | 34 psi · 2.3 bar | 32 psi · 2.2 bar |
| T3 152 hp | 215/50R17 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 34 psi · 2.3 bar |
| T3 152 hp | 225/45R18 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| T4 190 hp | 205/55R16 | 34 psi · 2.3 bar | 32 psi · 2.2 bar |
| T4 190 hp | 215/50R17 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 34 psi · 2.3 bar |
| T4 190 hp | 225/45R18 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| D2 120 hp | 205/55R16 | 34 psi · 2.3 bar | 32 psi · 2.2 bar |
| D2 120 hp | 215/50R17 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 34 psi · 2.3 bar |
| D3 150 hp | 205/55R16 | 34 psi · 2.3 bar | 32 psi · 2.2 bar |
| D3 150 hp | 215/50R17 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 34 psi · 2.3 bar |
| D3 150 hp | 225/45R18 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| D4 190 hp | 205/55R16 | 34 psi · 2.3 bar | 32 psi · 2.2 bar |
| D4 190 hp | 215/50R17 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 34 psi · 2.3 bar |
| D4 190 hp | 225/45R18 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |