Opel · Vivaro · Front
Opel Vivaro front tyres: 35-45 psi / 2.4-3.1 bar
- Drivetrain
- front-wheel drive
- Body
- van
- PSI F / R
- 35-45 / 45-65
- Bar F / R
- 2.4-3.1 / 3.1-4.5
psi front
40
2.76 bar · 276 kPa at the steering axle
35-45 psi F · 45-65 psi R · 2.4-3.1 / 3.1-4.5 bar · 276/379 kPa
A 3 psi miss on one front corner of this Vivaro shows up as a wander before the TPMS lamp bothers you. Target 40 psi (2.76 bar) cold. Under-inflation cooks the shoulders of a Vivaro; over-inflation wears the centre rib and bangs every cat’s eye. Commercial and load-biased bodies like this van often need a higher rear; LT or C-type sizes such as LT215/85R16 are not filled like a Fiesta.
Opel Vivaro placard versus sidewall
If the Opel sticker is painted over, the handbook is next. This website is a map, not a replacement VIN label.
Estimated pressure by tyre size (225/65R16 and others)
225/65R16 is the first planning size here. LT215/85R16 is usually the plus-size or LT step. Keep load index at or above original equipment.
| Tyre size | Front PSI | Rear PSI | Front bar | Rear bar | Front kPa | Rear kPa | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225/65R16 | 41 | — | 2.83 | — | 283 | — | Common transaxle van |
| 235/65R16 | 42 | — | 2.9 | — | 290 | — | Loaded van |
| LT215/85R16 | 46 | — | 3.17 | — | 317 | — | LT commercial |
| 215/65R16 | 40 | — | 2.76 | — | 276 | — | Compact van |
| 195/75R16C | 44 | — | 3.03 | — | 303 | — | C-type commercial |
| 215/75R16C | 45 | — | 3.1 | — | 310 | — | C-type 215 |
| 225/75R16 | 42 | — | 2.9 | — | 290 | — | Taller load range |
| 235/60R17 | 41 | — | 2.83 | — | 283 | — | Plus-size van |
Pressure against load
Load moves the rear of a van 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 | 40 psi / 2.76 bar | 56 psi / 3.86 bar |
| Payload / towing | 41 psi / 2.83 bar | 57 psi / 3.93 bar |
Steering feel on the Vivaro lives on this axle. Do not drop front pressure to “soften” a plus-size LT215/85R16; you will roll the sidewall in a roundabout.
How to set the Vivaro
- Park the Opel Vivaro 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 Vivaro 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 Opel Vivaro 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 Vivaro.
| 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 |
Opel notes
No special Opel exception: the Vivaro 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 Opel Vivaro 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 Opel sticker and this page disagree, the sticker wins.
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Questions about this Vivaro
Front versus rear on the Opel Vivaro?
This row is 35-45 F / 45-65 R. Even when they match, a laden rear can justify a higher number if the sticker prints one.
When does TPMS warn on a Opel Vivaro?
Direct TPMS typically flags about 25% below placard — near 30 psi on this row. Fill to the sticker, not to the lamp.
Is the sidewall number correct on a Opel Vivaro?
No. Sidewall PSI is a maximum. The Vivaro placard is the operating target, near 35-45/45-65 psi.
How often should I check a Vivaro?
Monthly, before a long trip, and after a 10 °C weather swing. Include a full-size spare.
What is that in bar and kPa for the Vivaro?
Mid-points are about 2.76 bar (276 kPa) front and 3.79 bar (379 kPa) rear.
Handbook: placard · bar vs PSI · front vs rear · cold inflation