Nissan · NV300 · Rear
Rear axle PSI and bar on the Nissan NV300
- Drivetrain
- front-wheel drive
- Body
- light commercial
- PSI F / R
- 35-45 / 45-65
- Bar F / R
- 2.4-3.1 / 3.1-4.5
psi rear
55
3.79 bar · 379 kPa at the rear axle
35-45 psi F · 45-65 psi R · 2.4-3.1 / 3.1-4.5 bar · 276/379 kPa
The rear of a light commercial takes passengers, luggage and, on vans, payload. Catalogue rear pressure on the Nissan NV300 is 45-65 psi / 3.1-4.5 bar. TPMS typically warns near 30 psi (about 25% below target). That is already a soft tyre, not a fill target.
Nissan NV300 placard versus sidewall
If the Nissan sticker is painted over, the handbook is next. This website is a map, not a replacement VIN label.
Estimated pressure by tyre size (245/70R16 and others)
Planning cold pressures for sizes often seen on a light commercial. This NV300 sample opens with 245/70R16, then 275/65R18 and 265/70R17.
| Tyre size | Front PSI | Rear PSI | Front bar | Rear bar | Front kPa | Rear kPa | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/70R16 | — | 59 | — | 4.07 | — | 407 | Common 16-inch all-terrain |
| 275/65R18 | — | 61 | — | 4.21 | — | 421 | Plus-size 18-inch |
| 265/70R17 | — | 60 | — | 4.14 | — | 414 | Typical 17-inch load tyre |
| 285/70R17 | — | 62 | — | 4.27 | — | 427 | Wide all-terrain |
| LT265/70R17 | — | 69 | — | 4.76 | — | 476 | LT 17-inch |
| 235/75R15 | — | 58 | — | 4 | — | 400 | Older compact truck |
| 255/65R17 | — | 60 | — | 4.14 | — | 414 | Highway 17-inch |
| LT245/75R16 | — | 67 | — | 4.62 | — | 462 | LT-metric, higher load |
Pressure against load
Load moves the rear of a light commercial first. If the factory placard already has a “laden” column, use that instead of these sketches.
| Condition | Front (est.) | Rear (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Driver only | 40 psi / 2.76 bar | 55 psi / 3.79 bar |
| Full occupancy | 41 psi / 2.83 bar | 57 psi / 3.93 bar |
| Motorway + luggage | 42 psi / 2.9 bar | 59 psi / 4.07 bar |
A family light commercial with a boot full of luggage should use the laden rear figure if Ford, VW or Mercedes printed one. Otherwise the modest steps in the load table are only a sketch for this NV300.
How to set the NV300
- Park the Nissan NV300 for at least three hours (cold tyres).
- Use a calibrated gauge, not the only meter on a forecourt hose.
- Set the placard for that axle — about 35-45 psi / 2.4-3.1 bar front and 45-65 psi / 3.1-4.5 bar rear on this catalogue row.
- Recheck all four. A 2 psi miss on a front-wheel drive NV300 is enough to feel a pull.
- Refit valve caps and reset TPMS if the handbook asks for a relearn.
PSI, bar and kPa
PSI-led conversions for the Nissan NV300 band (35-45 / 45-65).
| PSI | Bar | kPa |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 2.41 | 241 |
| 36 | 2.48 | 248 |
| 38 | 2.62 | 262 |
| 40 | 2.76 | 276 |
| 44 | 3.03 | 303 |
| 45 | 3.10 | 310 |
| 50 | 3.45 | 345 |
| 55 | 3.79 | 379 |
| 60 | 4.14 | 414 |
| 65 | 4.48 | 448 |
Temperature drift
Roughly 1 psi per 5–6 °C. The table uses 40 psi as a 20 °C baseline for this NV300.
| Ambient | Gauge (front mid) | Bar | kPa | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 °C (hard frost) | 37 psi | 2.55 bar | 255 kPa | Gauge reads low; do not overfill once warm |
| 0 °C | 38 psi | 2.62 bar | 262 kPa | Gauge reads low; do not overfill once warm |
| 8 °C (UK winter morning) | 39 psi | 2.69 bar | 269 kPa | Gauge reads low; do not overfill once warm |
| 20 °C (set cold here) | 40 psi | 2.76 bar | 276 kPa | Baseline |
| 30 °C | 42 psi | 2.9 bar | 290 kPa | Do not bleed a hot tyre |
| 38 °C (heatwave tarmac) | 43 psi | 2.96 bar | 296 kPa | Do not bleed a hot tyre |
Nissan notes
A Qashqai and a Navara do not share a number. Vans and taxis may sit higher than a family hatch.
Spare and inflator kit
A matching full-size spare on the Nissan NV300 usually follows the higher axle (often the rear, near 45-65 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 Nissan sticker and this page disagree, the sticker wins.
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Questions about this NV300
What is that in bar and kPa for the NV300?
Mid-points are about 2.76 bar (276 kPa) front and 3.79 bar (379 kPa) rear.
What tyre pressure should a Nissan NV300 use?
Catalogue reference is 35-45 psi front and 45-65 psi rear (2.4-3.1 / 3.1-4.5 bar), cold. Confirm on the door-pillar placard.
What PSI if I plus-size toward 265/70R17?
Keep load index at or above OEM. Low-profile sizes usually stay at or slightly above the placard. Use 245/70R16, 275/65R18 and 265/70R17 as a planning band.
How often should I check a NV300?
Monthly, before a long trip, and after a 10 °C weather swing. Include a full-size spare.
Is the sidewall number correct on a Nissan NV300?
No. Sidewall PSI is a maximum. The NV300 placard is the operating target, near 35-45/45-65 psi.
Handbook: placard · bar vs PSI · front vs rear · cold inflation