What tire pressure should I use?

Follow the vehicle's door placard. Many cars specify around 30–35 PSI (207–241 kPa) cold.

Is the correct pressure on the tire sidewall?

No, use the vehicle placard. Sidewall shows max rating, not the vehicle spec.

By Sebastian Corsini — real-time information, with years of fact-checking experience.

Passenger car tire pressures are vehicle‑specific. Typical cold pressures are ~30–35 PSI (207–241 kPa). Always follow the door placard.

Typical passenger car tire pressures
Property	Value
Typical range	30–35 PSI (207–241 kPa)
Specification source	Vehicle door placard

Source: Vehicle manufacturer specifications.