Tire pressure is something that a lot of drivers don’t think about until they notice there’s a problem—and by that point, it might be a day late and a dollar short. Learning the correct tire pressure for your tires, how to check it, and how to monitor your tires for wear are all vital aspects of car ownership. After all, everything is literally riding on your tires!

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What’s the correct tire pressure for a Hyundai Accent?

For the Accent’s 2014 to 2022 model years, the recommended tire pressure is 33 psi for all tires. Earlier years range from 30 to 32 psi for all tires. The sticker located on your driver’s side door jamb indicates the recommended psi for the factory tires, so that’s a good place to double-check for the correct info.

This number may be different if you’ve changed out your equipment for something different, like snow tires or custom wheels. Make sure you know the pressure specs for your specific tires if they’re not the original ones.

And remember: the number that’s on the wall of a tire is the maximum psi, not the recommended one. A small but important detail!

Tire pressure recommendations for other Hyundai vehicles

Vehicle	Recommended tire pressure (all tires)
2022 Hyundai Elantra	33 psi
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe	33 psi
2022 Hyundai Tucson	35 psi
2022 Hyundai Veloster	33 psi
2022 Hyundai Sonata	34 psi

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How to check Hyundai Accent tire pressure

If you have a newer Accent, then you’ll likely have a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). This will alert you if your tire pressure gets too low in any of the tires via a dashboard light or alert in the infotainment system.

But if you have an older Accent, not to worry! It’s easy to check your tire pressure yourself and is a good thing to know how to do even if you do have a TPMS. You’ll need a

tire pressure gauge

for this task—there are a few different kinds, and it’s a good tool to keep in your car emergency kit.

Here’s how to check your tire pressure: remove the little caps from the valve stems (be careful not to lose them!) and push the gauge onto the valve stem. You might hear a little hiss of air—that’s normal. The reading on the gauge will let you know your tire pressure, and then you’ll know if you need to add or remove air.

Signs to look for that may indicate a tire pressure problem are a decreased ride quality, any oddness in steering, or a decrease in fuel economy. If in doubt, it never hurts to check! Don’t forget to check your spare as well!

Pro Tip In a perfect world, it’s best to check your tire pressure when it’s been at least three hours since you’ve driven—but that might not always be possible depending on the circumstances.

How often should you check tire pressure?

Most automotive authorities say that you should check your tire pressure monthly, and definitely before starting any long road trips.

How to check if your Hyundai Accent needs new tires

The general rule of thumb is that you should get new tires about every six years. Of course, this will vary depending on where you drive and how much driving you do. It’s a smart idea to check your tires for wear and tear when you check your tire pressure—you’re looking for low tread depth, bulges, bare spots, or cracks.

How do you know when your tread is too low? All tires have something called wear bars that you can find in between the treads. When the tread gets down to the wear bars, the tires are done.

Can’t find your wear bars? Grab a US penny and stick it head-first into the tire tread. If you can see the top of Lincoln’s head, then your baby needs new shoes.

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Resetting the Hyundai Accent tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light

If you do have a newer Accent, then your TPMS light should go off after you adjusted the tires to the proper psi and driven around for a bit. But if it doesn’t, then you might need to

reset your TPMS

. There are a few different methods that might do the trick:

Drive for 10 minutes above 50 mph.

With the car in park, turn the key to “On” but don’t start the engine. Hold down the TPMS button (usually located under the steering wheel) until it blinks three times, then wait 20 minutes before driving.

You can also try inflating all your tires (including the spare) to 3 psi above the recommended number, deflating them completely, and then refilling them.

If none of these three methods does the trick, then you might have a problem with the TPMS system itself. In this case, it’s a good idea to have it checked out by your Hyundai dealer or a trusted mechanic.

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