Corvette · Stingray · Recommended
Official-style tyre pressure for the Corvette Stingray
- Drivetrain
- front-wheel drive
- Body
- passenger car
- PSI F / R
- 32-35 / 32-35
- Bar F / R
- 2.2-2.4 / 2.2-2.4
psi
34 / 34
Catalogue mid-points, front / rear · 2.2-2.4 / 2.2-2.4 bar
32-35 psi F · 32-35 psi R · 2.2-2.4 / 2.2-2.4 bar · 231/231 kPa
Recommended pressure means the vehicle placard, not the tyre sidewall. For a Corvette Stingray the catalogue proxy is 32-35/32-35 psi (2.2-2.4/2.2-2.4 bar). Size estimates on this page include 235/35R19, 245/40R18 and 225/45R17 — interpolated from the catalogue midpoint, not a second factory sticker.
How to set the Stingray
- Measure before the school run, not after the M25.
- Write LF / RF / RR / RL. Do not keep Stingray numbers in your head.
- Add air in short bursts toward 34 psi (2.31 bar) front and 34 psi rear.
- If one corner is 4 psi down, hunt for a nail before you blame the weather.
- Log date, ambient temperature and the four readings.
Corvette Stingray placard versus sidewall
Sidewall PSI is a carcass maximum. Recommended operating pressure for this Stingray is the pillar sticker, near 34/34 psi.
Estimated pressure by tyre size (235/35R19 and others)
If your Corvette Stingray no longer wears the OEM diameter, start at the row nearest 235/35R19 or 245/40R18 and confirm with the tyre maker’s load table.
| Tyre size | Front PSI | Rear PSI | Front bar | Rear bar | Front kPa | Rear kPa | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/35R19 | 36 | 36 | 2.48 | 2.48 | 248 | 248 | Front 19-inch |
| 245/40R18 | 35 | 36 | 2.41 | 2.48 | 241 | 248 | Square-ish sport |
| 225/45R17 | 34 | 35 | 2.34 | 2.41 | 234 | 241 | Front sport size |
| 275/35R18 | 36 | 37 | 2.48 | 2.55 | 248 | 255 | Wide rear |
| 275/30R19 | 36 | 37 | 2.48 | 2.55 | 248 | 255 | Rear 19-inch |
| 255/35R18 | 35 | 36 | 2.41 | 2.48 | 241 | 248 | Rear stagger 18-inch |
| 225/40R18 | 35 | 35 | 2.41 | 2.41 | 241 | 241 | Front 18-inch |
| 255/40R17 | 35 | 36 | 2.41 | 2.48 | 241 | 248 | Rear stagger 17-inch |
PSI, bar and kPa
PSI-led conversions for the Corvette Stingray band (32-35 / 32-35).
| PSI | Bar | kPa |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 2.07 | 207 |
| 32 | 2.21 | 221 |
| 33 | 2.28 | 228 |
| 33.5 | 2.31 | 231 |
| 35 | 2.41 | 241 |
| 36 | 2.48 | 248 |
| 38 | 2.62 | 262 |
| 40 | 2.76 | 276 |
| 44 | 3.03 | 303 |
| 50 | 3.45 | 345 |
| 60 | 4.14 | 414 |
Pressure against load
Load moves the rear of a passenger car first. If the factory placard already has a “laden” column, use that instead of these sketches.
| Condition | Front (est.) | Rear (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Driver only | 34 psi / 2.34 bar | 34 psi / 2.34 bar |
| Full occupancy | 35 psi / 2.41 bar | 36 psi / 2.48 bar |
| Motorway + luggage | 36 psi / 2.48 bar | 36 psi / 2.48 bar |
Temperature drift
Roughly 1 psi per 5–6 °C. The table uses 34 psi as a 20 °C baseline for this Stingray.
| Ambient | Gauge (front mid) | Bar | kPa | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 °C (hard frost) | 31 psi | 2.14 bar | 214 kPa | Gauge reads low; do not overfill once warm |
| 0 °C | 32 psi | 2.21 bar | 221 kPa | Gauge reads low; do not overfill once warm |
| 8 °C (UK winter morning) | 33 psi | 2.28 bar | 228 kPa | Gauge reads low; do not overfill once warm |
| 20 °C (set cold here) | 34 psi | 2.34 bar | 234 kPa | Baseline |
| 30 °C | 36 psi | 2.48 bar | 248 kPa | Do not bleed a hot tyre |
| 38 °C (heatwave tarmac) | 37 psi | 2.55 bar | 255 kPa | Do not bleed a hot tyre |
Corvette notes
No special Corvette exception: the Stingray uses the door-pillar placard. Size estimates on this page only help if you have left the original load index behind.
Spare and inflator kit
A matching full-size spare on the Corvette Stingray usually follows the higher axle (often the rear, near 32-35 psi). A space-saver is commonly 60 psi / 4.1 bar — read that tyre’s own sidewall. An inflator kit is not a spare; check the sealant date.
If the Corvette sticker and this page disagree, the sticker wins.
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Questions about this Stingray
Front versus rear on the Corvette Stingray?
This row is 32-35 F / 32-35 R. Even when they match, a laden rear can justify a higher number if the sticker prints one.
How often should I check a Stingray?
Monthly, before a long trip, and after a 10 °C weather swing. Include a full-size spare.
What tyre pressure should a Corvette Stingray use?
Catalogue reference is 32-35 psi front and 32-35 psi rear (2.2-2.4 / 2.2-2.4 bar), cold. Confirm on the door-pillar placard.
What PSI if I plus-size toward 225/45R17?
Keep load index at or above OEM. Low-profile sizes usually stay at or slightly above the placard. Use 235/35R19, 245/40R18 and 225/45R17 as a planning band.
Is the sidewall number correct on a Corvette Stingray?
No. Sidewall PSI is a maximum. The Stingray placard is the operating target, near 32-35/32-35 psi.
Handbook: placard · bar vs PSI · front vs rear · cold inflation