Honda Accord Tire Pressure

Your Honda Accord’s front and rear tires should maintain a pressure of 32 psi.
Written by Bonnie Stinson
Edited by Georgina Grant
The recommended tire pressure for a Honda Accord is 32 pounds per square inch (PSI) for both front and rear tires. Check monthly to ensure your tires are correctly filled.
  • Most Honda Accords require 32 or 33 psi, depending on trim level.
  • Check tire pressure using Tire Fill Assist or a tire pressure gauge. 
  • Reset your TPMS with the TPMS Calibration option and a 30-minute drive.
  • Proper tire pressure decreases the risk of a blowout and improves your steering control.

What is the right tire pressure for a Honda Accord?

In most Accord models, the recommended tire pressure is 32 psi for both front tires and rear tires. 
However, the right tire pressure for your Accord may vary depending on which trim level you drive. 
To find out the exact PSI for your Honda Accord model, you can inspect the sticker on the interior of the driver’s side door or check your owner’s manual. 
Another factor that may impact your recommended PSI is the type of tire you use. If you upgrade your Accord with high-performance tires, summer tires, or bigger wheels, your PSI may differ from the standard recommendation, so ensure your tires are filled to the correct specification.
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How to check Honda Accord tire pressure

Depending on the model year of your Accord, you may be notified by a low tire pressure indicator light via your vehicle’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). If it is on, this means one (or all) of your tires has low pressure.
If your Accord’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) includes Tire Fill Assist, all you need to do is turn your vehicle on and check the display. You should be able to find the current tire pressure for all of your wheels on the display so you know how much air you’ll need to add.
If your TPMS does not come equipped with Tire Fill Assist, it’s time to break out that handy tire pressure gauge.
To manually check the tire pressure on a Honda Accord, follow these steps:
  • Step 1: Check the tire wall or refer to your owner’s manual for the recommended pressure level of your specific tires. Alternatively, you can look at the sticker on the driver’s side of the door jamb. This label indicates the suggested pressure level for your tires, too.
  • Step 2: Press a tire pressure gauge against the valve stem. Adjust the gauge until there is no hissing sound from the tire. The gauge will tell you the pressure of each tire, to which you can add or remove air as needed. Depending on the type of gauge you’re using, a bar might emerge from the valve to show you your tire pressure reading, or it might display digitally.
  • Step 3: Repeat this process a couple more times on every tire to make sure the value is correct. Check the tire pressure of each tire even if only one tire seems to be under-inflated. 
  • Step 4: Working one tire at a time, locate the valve cap on the tire and unscrew it.
  • Step 5: Use an air compressor at a gas station to
    add air
    to any tires that need it. Place the nozzle on the valve stem similarly to how you did with the tire pressure gauge. Adjust it until you hear no hissing sound from the tire. Periodically, use the tire pressure gauge to check if you’ve inflated the tire enough.
Another simple way to assess your tire’s air pressure is through your vehicle’s performance. If you’ve noticed any changes, including difficulty steering or an uneven ride, your tire pressure may be low. 

How often should you check tire pressure?

It’s recommended that you check your tire pressure on a regular basis (i.e., once a month), particularly if you’re about to head out on a long road trip.
MORE: How often to check your car’s tire pressure 

How to tell if your Honda Accord needs new tires

Generally speaking, it’s wise to change the tires on your Honda Accord every six years, but you may need to swap them out sooner if you notice low tread depth or cracks and bulges in the tires.
If you’re unsure whether your tread depth is low or not, use the penny method: stick a penny Lincoln’s-head-first into the tread. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head, your Accord is ready for some new tires.

How to reset the Honda CR-V tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light

You’ve checked the PSI for your Accord and refilled your tires with the right amount of air, but the TPMS warning light is still illuminated in your vehicle. Now what?
In this case, you may need to
reset your tire pressure light
by calibrating the system. 
With your ignition ON and your Accord in P, look for the Settings option and then select Vehicle. Next, select the TPMS Calibration button and choose Calibrate. Now, your driver information interface should indicate that the calibration has started. 
Once this process is complete, your tire pressure light should turn off. You may need to take your Accord for a 30-minute drive at 30-65 mph to finalize the calibration process and turn off the TPMS indicator light.
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