Opel tyre pressures

Opel Zafira tyre pressure

The tyre pressures Opel prints in its handbook for each Zafira tyre size, by generation — Zafira Tourer (Zafira C) (2011–2018) and Zafira B (2005–2015). Find your tyre size on the sidewall, then read across.

Zafira tyre pressures by generation

Zafira Tourer (Zafira C) (2011–2018)

215/60 R16

1.4 Turbo (B14NEL, B14NET)

FrontRearNormal load32 psi2.2 bar32 psi2.2 barFully laden33 psi2.3 bar43 psi3.0 bar
Maker's handbookSource

215/60 R16

1.8 (A18XEL, A18XER)

FrontRearNormal load32 psi2.2 bar32 psi2.2 barFully laden33 psi2.3 bar41 psi2.8 bar
Maker's handbookSource

215/60 R16

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH, B16DTJ)

FrontRearNormal load35 psi2.4 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden38 psi2.6 bar43 psi3.0 bar
Maker's handbookSource

215/60 R16

2.0 CDTi (A20DTL)

FrontRearNormal load35 psi2.4 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden36 psi2.5 bar43 psi3.0 bar
Maker's handbookSource

215/60 R16

2.0 CDTi (A20DT)

FrontRearNormal load35 psi2.4 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden38 psi2.6 bar43 psi3.0 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/50 R17

1.4 Turbo (B14NEL, B14NET); 1.4 Turbo LPG (B14NET LPG)

FrontRearNormal load32 psi2.2 bar32 psi2.2 barFully laden33 psi2.3 bar43 psi3.0 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/50 R17

1.6 Turbo CNG (B16XNT CNG); 1.8 (A18XEL, A18XER)

FrontRearNormal load32 psi2.2 bar32 psi2.2 barFully laden33 psi2.3 bar41 psi2.8 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/50 R17

1.6 Turbo (B16SHT, B16SHL)

FrontRearNormal load38 psi2.6 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden39 psi2.7 bar46 psi3.2 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/50 R17

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH, B16DTJ)

FrontRearNormal load35 psi2.4 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden38 psi2.6 bar43 psi3.0 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/50 R17

2.0 CDTi (A20DTL)

FrontRearNormal load35 psi2.4 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden36 psi2.5 bar43 psi3.0 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/50 R17

2.0 CDTi (A20DT)

FrontRearNormal load35 psi2.4 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden38 psi2.6 bar43 psi3.0 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/50 R17

2.0 CDTi (B20DTH, B20DTJ, A20DTH); 2.0 CDTi BiTurbo (A20DTR)

FrontRearNormal load38 psi2.6 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden41 psi2.8 bar46 psi3.2 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/45 R18

2.0 CDTi BiTurbo (A20DTR); 2.0 CDTi (A20DTH)

FrontRearNormal load38 psi2.6 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden41 psi2.8 bar46 psi3.2 bar
Maker's handbookSource

235/45 R18

1.4 Turbo (B14NEL, B14NET); 1.4 Turbo LPG (B14NET LPG)

FrontRearNormal load32 psi2.2 bar32 psi2.2 barFully laden33 psi2.3 bar43 psi3.0 bar
Maker's handbookSource

235/45 R18

1.6 Turbo (B16SHT, B16SHL)

FrontRearNormal load38 psi2.6 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden39 psi2.7 bar46 psi3.2 bar
Maker's handbookSource

235/45 R18

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH, B16DTJ)

FrontRearNormal load35 psi2.4 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden38 psi2.6 bar43 psi3.0 bar
Maker's handbookSource

235/45 R18

2.0 CDTi (A20DTL)

FrontRearNormal load35 psi2.4 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden36 psi2.5 bar43 psi3.0 bar
Maker's handbookSource

235/45 R18

2.0 CDTi (A20DT)

FrontRearNormal load35 psi2.4 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden38 psi2.6 bar43 psi3.0 bar
Maker's handbookSource

235/45 R18

2.0 CDTi (B20DTH, B20DTJ, A20DTH); 2.0 CDTi BiTurbo (A20DTR)

FrontRearNormal load38 psi2.6 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden41 psi2.8 bar46 psi3.2 bar
Maker's handbookSource

235/40 R19

1.4 Turbo (B14NEL, B14NET); 1.4 Turbo LPG (B14NET LPG)

FrontRearNormal load32 psi2.2 bar32 psi2.2 barFully laden33 psi2.3 bar43 psi3.0 bar
Maker's handbookSource

235/40 R19

1.6 Turbo (B16SHT, B16SHL)

FrontRearNormal load38 psi2.6 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden39 psi2.7 bar46 psi3.2 bar
Maker's handbookSource

235/40 R19

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH, B16DTJ)

FrontRearNormal load35 psi2.4 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden38 psi2.6 bar43 psi3.0 bar
Maker's handbookSource

235/40 R19

2.0 CDTi (A20DTL)

FrontRearNormal load35 psi2.4 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden36 psi2.5 bar43 psi3.0 bar
Maker's handbookSource

235/40 R19

2.0 CDTi (A20DT)

FrontRearNormal load35 psi2.4 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden38 psi2.6 bar43 psi3.0 bar
Maker's handbookSource

235/40 R19

2.0 CDTi (B20DTH, B20DTJ, A20DTH); 2.0 CDTi BiTurbo (A20DTR)

FrontRearNormal load38 psi2.6 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden41 psi2.8 bar46 psi3.2 bar
Maker's handbookSource

Spare wheel: 125/70 R17 — 61 psi (4.2 bar) Maker's handbookSource

Notes from the handbooks
  • 215/60 R16: ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 260/2.6 (38), rear 260/2.6 (38) kPa/bar (psi).
  • 215/60 R16: ECO footnote: in combination with ultra low rolling resistance tyres 300 kPa. ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 280/2.8 (41), rear 280/2.8 (41) kPa/bar (psi).
  • 215/60 R16: ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 280/2.8 (41), rear 280/2.8 (41) kPa/bar (psi).
  • 225/50 R17: ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 260/2.6 (38), rear 260/2.6 (38) kPa/bar (psi).
  • 225/50 R17: ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 280/2.8 (41), rear 280/2.8 (41) kPa/bar (psi).
  • 225/50 R17: ECO footnote: in combination with ultra low rolling resistance tyres 300 kPa. ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 280/2.8 (41), rear 280/2.8 (41) kPa/bar (psi).
  • 225/45 R18: ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 280/2.8 (41), rear 280/2.8 (41) kPa/bar (psi).
  • 235/45 R18: ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 260/2.6 (38), rear 260/2.6 (38) kPa/bar (psi).
  • 235/45 R18: ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 280/2.8 (41), rear 280/2.8 (41) kPa/bar (psi).
  • 235/45 R18: ECO footnote: in combination with ultra low rolling resistance tyres 300 kPa. ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 280/2.8 (41), rear 280/2.8 (41) kPa/bar (psi).
  • 235/40 R19: ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 260/2.6 (38), rear 260/2.6 (38) kPa/bar (psi).
  • 235/40 R19: ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 280/2.8 (41), rear 280/2.8 (41) kPa/bar (psi).
  • 235/40 R19: ECO footnote: in combination with ultra low rolling resistance tyres 300 kPa. ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 280/2.8 (41), rear 280/2.8 (41) kPa/bar (psi).
What the handbooks don't say
  • Only the MY2016.5 Zafira Tourer handbook was read; 2011-2015 and 2017-2018 editions may list other engines (e.g. A14NET, A16XHT, B20NHT).

Zafira B (2005–2015)

195/65 R 15

1.6 (Z16XER); 1.8 (Z18XER)

FrontRearNormal load29 psi2.0 bar29 psi2.0 barFully laden30 psi2.1 bar38 psi2.6 bar
Maker's handbookSource

195/65 R 15

1.8 (A18XEL, A18XER)

FrontRearNormal load29 psi2.0 bar29 psi2.0 barFully laden30 psi2.1 bar38 psi2.6 bar
Maker's handbookSource

195/60 R16

1.7 CDTi (Z17DTJ); 1.9 CDTi (Z19DT, Z19DTH)

FrontRearNormal load38 psi2.6 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden41 psi2.8 bar46 psi3.2 bar
Maker's handbookSource

195/60 R 16

1.7 CDTi (A17DTJ, A17DTR)

FrontRearNormal load38 psi2.6 bar35 psi2.4 barFully laden41 psi2.8 bar46 psi3.2 bar
Maker's handbookSource

205/55 R 16

1.6 (Z16XER); 1.8 (Z18XER)

FrontRearNormal load29 psi2.0 bar29 psi2.0 barFully laden30 psi2.1 bar38 psi2.6 bar
Maker's handbookSource

205/55 R 16

1.9 CDTi (Z19DT, Z19DTH)

FrontRearNormal load35 psi2.4 bar32 psi2.2 barFully laden38 psi2.6 bar45 psi3.1 bar
Maker's handbookSource

205/55 R 16

1.9 CDTi (Z19DTH with automatic transmission and moon roof)

FrontRearNormal load36 psi2.5 bar33 psi2.3 barFully laden38 psi2.6 bar45 psi3.1 bar
Maker's handbookSource

205/55 R 16

1.8 (A18XEL, A18XER)

FrontRearNormal load29 psi2.0 bar29 psi2.0 barFully laden30 psi2.1 bar38 psi2.6 bar
Maker's handbookSource

205/55 R 16

1.7 CDTi (A17DTJ, A17DTR)

FrontRearNormal load35 psi2.4 bar32 psi2.2 barFully laden38 psi2.6 bar45 psi3.1 bar
Maker's handbookSource

205/50 R 17

VXR 2.0 Turbo (Z20LEH)

FrontRearNormal load36 psi2.5 bar33 psi2.3 barFully laden39 psi2.7 bar46 psi3.2 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/45 R 17

1.6 (Z16XER); 1.8 (Z18XER)

FrontRearNormal load29 psi2.0 bar29 psi2.0 barFully laden30 psi2.1 bar38 psi2.6 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/45 R 17

VXR 2.0 Turbo (Z20LEH)

FrontRearNormal load36 psi2.5 bar33 psi2.3 barFully laden39 psi2.7 bar46 psi3.2 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/45 R 17

1.9 CDTi (Z19DT, Z19DTH)

FrontRearNormal load35 psi2.4 bar32 psi2.2 barFully laden38 psi2.6 bar45 psi3.1 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/45 R 17

1.9 CDTi (Z19DT, Z19DTH)

FrontRearNormal load36 psi2.5 bar33 psi2.3 barFully laden38 psi2.6 bar45 psi3.1 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/45 R 17

1.8 (A18XEL, A18XER)

FrontRearNormal load29 psi2.0 bar29 psi2.0 barFully laden30 psi2.1 bar38 psi2.6 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/45 R 17

1.7 CDTi (A17DTJ, A17DTR)

FrontRearNormal load35 psi2.4 bar32 psi2.2 barFully laden38 psi2.6 bar45 psi3.1 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/40 R 18

1.8 (Z18XER)

FrontRearNormal load32 psi2.2 bar32 psi2.2 barFully laden33 psi2.3 bar41 psi2.8 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/40 ZR 18

VXR 2.0 Turbo (Z20LEH)

FrontRearNormal load36 psi2.5 bar33 psi2.3 barFully laden39 psi2.7 bar46 psi3.2 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/40 R 18

1.9 CDTi (Z19DT, Z19DTH)

FrontRearNormal load36 psi2.5 bar33 psi2.3 barFully laden39 psi2.7 bar45 psi3.1 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/40 R 18

1.8 (A18XEL, A18XER)

FrontRearNormal load32 psi2.2 bar32 psi2.2 barFully laden33 psi2.3 bar41 psi2.8 bar
Maker's handbookSource

225/40 R 18

1.7 CDTi (A17DTJ, A17DTR)

FrontRearNormal load36 psi2.5 bar33 psi2.3 barFully laden39 psi2.7 bar45 psi3.1 bar
Maker's handbookSource

235/35 ZR 19

VXR 2.0 Turbo (Z20LEH)

FrontRearNormal load36 psi2.5 bar33 psi2.3 barFully laden39 psi2.7 bar46 psi3.2 bar
Maker's handbookSource
Notes from the handbooks
  • 195/65 R 15: ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 250/2.5 (36), rear 250/2.5 (36) kPa/bar (psi). From the MY2010 handbook.
  • 195/65 R 15: ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 250/2.5 (36), rear 250/2.5 (36) kPa/bar (psi). From the MY2014.5 handbook (Zafira B sold alongside the Zafira Tourer).
  • 195/60 R16: No ECO pressure printed. From the MY2010 handbook.
  • 195/60 R 16: No ECO pressure printed. From the MY2014.5 handbook (Zafira B sold alongside the Zafira Tourer).
  • 205/55 R 16: ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 250/2.5 (36), rear 250/2.5 (36) kPa/bar (psi). From the MY2010 handbook.
  • 205/55 R 16: No ECO pressure printed. From the MY2010 handbook.
  • 205/55 R 16: Footnote: Z19DTH with automatic transmission and moon roof. No ECO pressure printed. From the MY2010 handbook.
  • 205/55 R 16: ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 250/2.5 (36), rear 250/2.5 (36) kPa/bar (psi). From the MY2014.5 handbook (Zafira B sold alongside the Zafira Tourer).
  • 205/55 R 16: No ECO pressure printed. From the MY2014.5 handbook (Zafira B sold alongside the Zafira Tourer).
  • 205/50 R 17: Winter tyres only. No ECO pressure printed. From the MY2010 handbook.
  • 225/45 R 17: ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 250/2.5 (36), rear 250/2.5 (36) kPa/bar (psi). From the MY2010 handbook.
  • 225/45 R 17: Winter tyres only; reprogramme the speedometer for a correct speed display. No ECO pressure printed. From the MY2010 handbook.
  • 225/45 R 17: No ECO pressure printed. From the MY2010 handbook.
  • 225/45 R 17: Second 225/45 R 17 line in the 1.9 CDTi block (footnote: reprogramme the speedometer for a correct speed display); the table does not say which cars take this rather than the 240/2.4 / 220/2.2 line - check the tyre label. No ECO pressure printed. From the MY2010 handbook.
  • 225/45 R 17: ECO pressure (up to 3 people, lowest fuel consumption): front 250/2.5 (36), rear 250/2.5 (36) kPa/bar (psi). From the MY2014.5 handbook (Zafira B sold alongside the Zafira Tourer).
  • 225/45 R 17: No ECO pressure printed. From the MY2014.5 handbook (Zafira B sold alongside the Zafira Tourer).
  • 225/40 R 18: No ECO pressure printed. From the MY2010 handbook.
  • 225/40 ZR 18: No ECO pressure printed. From the MY2010 handbook.
  • 225/40 R 18: No ECO pressure printed. From the MY2014.5 handbook (Zafira B sold alongside the Zafira Tourer).
  • 235/35 ZR 19: No ECO pressure printed. From the MY2010 handbook.
What the handbooks don't say
  • MY2010 handbook prints two different pressure lines for 225/45 R 17 on the 1.9 CDTi (240/2.4 (35) / 220/2.2 (32) and 250/2.5 (36) / 230/2.3 (33)) without saying which cars take which.
  • Pre-2010 Zafira B handbooks (2005-2009, e.g. Z22YH 2.2, Z16XEP, Z19DTL) not read; the MY2010 handbook lists Z22YH under capacities but no tyre row for it.

Figures marked "Maker's handbook" link to the maker's own document. "Reported" figures are the maker's, read from a copy we could not get from the maker directly. A figure marked ≈ has been converted from the unit the handbook prints. Nothing here has been checked against your car: if it disagrees with the label on the car, the label wins.

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Tyre pressure questions

What tyre pressure should an Opel Zafira have?

It depends on the tyre size and, on some versions, the engine. For the sizes Opel lists, the normal-load pressure is 29–38 psi (2.0–2.6 bar) at the front and 29–35 psi (2.0–2.4 bar) at the rear. Find your size in the tables above, and check the tyres cold.

What size tyres does an Opel Zafira take?

Opel fitted the Zafira with 195/65 R15, 195/60 R16, 205/55 R16, 215/60 R16, 205/50 R17, 225/45 R17, 225/50 R17 and 225/40 R18, among others, depending on the generation and trim. The size is printed on the side of your tyre; the pressures above are listed by size.

Where is the tyre pressure label on an Opel Zafira?

On most cars it is on the driver's door pillar or inside the fuel filler flap. It normally gives the same figures as the handbook, which is where the ones on this page come from — if the two ever disagree, go by the label on your car.

When should I use the fully laden pressures?

When the car is carrying a full load — every seat taken, a full boot or a trailer. For everyday driving use the normal figures.

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