The famed French manufacturer, Citroën, is a fairly new entrant in the Indian market. Having launched their first product, the C5 Aircross, just a few years ago in 2021, the brand has now expanded its portfolio to a total of five passenger cars. The Citroën Basalt is the newest addition to a family of SUVs that the brand offers in India, among which are models like the C3 Aircross, C5 Aircross, C3 and the all-electric Ë-C3. We list down the recommended air pressures for the specified tyre sizes that each of these cars use.

Maintaining optimum tyre pressures is greatly beneficial for a variety of factors for your car. From good fuel efficiency, to better ride and handling, and optimised braking performance, tyre pressures play a vital role in the car’s performance. 

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Citroën cars tyre pressures

Citroën C3 tyre pressure

The Citroën C3 is a compact, stylish hatchback aimed at urban drivers who seek both functionality and comfort. The C3 does feature high ground clearance and an SUV-inspired stance riding on 15-inch wheels. Alloys are only available in the Shine variant while the others feature robust steel wheels. Citroën has kept the tyre size standard across the variants with spare wheels in the Feel and Shine trims and only a puncture repair kit for the Live variant. Here’s a look at the recommended tyre pressures for the main and spare tyres of the C3:

Citroën Ë-C3 tyre pressure

Largely based on the Citroën C3, the Ë-C3 is an all-electric alternative that offers a range of up to 246 km on a single charge. The Citroën e-C3 features 15-inch wheels as standard with steel wheels being shod on the Live and Feel variants while the top-trim Shine gets alloy wheels with the same tyre size. The spare wheel size is also standard across the range. Below mentioned are the recommended tyre pressures for the main and spare tyres of the e-C3:

Citroën C3 Aircross tyre pressure

The C3 Aircross is a Citroën SUV that is a larger version of the C3 hatchback, one that’s capable of seating up to seven passengers. The C3 Aircross thus, rides on larger 16 and 17-inch wheels and tyres with the top-of-the-line Max variant getting 17-inch alloy wheels. All three variants get steel spare wheels. Here are the recommended tyre pressures for the main and spare tyres for the C3 Aircross:

Citroën Basalt tyre pressure

The latest offering from the French brand is the Citroën Basalt, an SUV coupé. The Basalt rides on 16-inch wheels across its variants with two of the variants shod with steel wheels and full wheel covers while the top variant Max gets 16-inch alloy wheels. The base You variant offers a puncture repair kit, instead of a spare wheel. The recommended tyre pressures for the main and spare wheels of the Basalt are as follows: 

Citroën C5 Aircross tyre pressure

The Citroën C5 Aircross is Citroën’s premium SUV offering in India, known for its contemporary design, comfort-focused suspension, and spacious 5-seater interior. The C5 Aircross is only available with 18-inch alloy wheels as standard for all trims and including the spare wheel. The following are the recommended tyre pressures for the C5 Aircross SUV: 

Things to keep in mind while filling air in the tyres

• The recommended tyre pressures from manufactures are cold tyre pressures. This means that the car must have stood still for at least 2 hours. 
• If driven, tyres are considered cold if run under 2km at slow speeds.
• Do not fill air in the tyres if the car has been in use, especially on hot days.
• Do not let out air from warm tyres. Air pressure increases with temperature so it’s normal for tyres to display increased pressures. 
• If you have to fill air when the tyres are warm then as a general rule, add 4 PSI to the recommended cold tyre pressures.

The right tyre pressure will help improve fuel economy, optimise braking performance and offer good ride quality. Regularly checking your tyre pressures is a good practice to ensure consistent tyre performance and wear.

FAQs

Q. What’s the tyre pressure for a Citroën car?

Depending on the specific Citroën car model, the tyre pressures range from 32 PSI to 36 PSI. Specific Citroën car models also have varied front and rear tyre pressures as well as different tyre pressures for spare tyres. The recommended tyre pressures can be found on a label located on the driver’s side door, on the B-pillar.

Q. What is the correct tyre pressure?
Manufacturer recommended tyre pressures are the best guide for correct tyre pressures for your specific car.

Q. Where to find tyre pressure on the Citroën C3?
On the Citroën C3, the recommended tyre pressures are listed on a label located on the driver’s side B-pillar. It’s usually found just below the door latch hook and will state tyre pressures for when the vehicle is laden with fewer passengers and with maximum loading capacity. Spare tyre pressures are also mentioned here. One can find tyre pressure recommendations for different tyre sizes as well.

Q. How to reset tyre pressure on a Citroën?

After filling the tyres with the correct pressure, switch the car on but don’t start the engine. Access the menu/setup function on the infotainment or instrumentation, depending on the specific Citroën model. Locate TPMS and select the option to reset the pressures. This will reset the TPMS to the tyre pressures prevailing at that time.