Hyundai Elantra Tire Pressure
In a Hyundai Elantra, the recommended tire pressure is usually 33 psi for both front and rear tires—but depending on your model, you may have different specs.
Written by Kathryn Mae Kurlychek
Reviewed by Melanie Reiff
The recommended tire pressure for a Hyundai Elantra is 33 pounds per square inch (PSI) for both front and rear tires. However, recommended tire pressure can vary slightly depending on vehicle age and trim level.
Your car’s tires are critical components in your steering system, enabling you to maintain traction on the road and navigate safely from place to place. But when your tires lack air—or if they’re incorrectly inflated—your whole vehicle is thrown off track.
Incorrectly inflated tires can lead to decreased fuel efficiency, trouble steering, and an increase in your risk of a blowout. That’s why it’s important to know the proper air pressure for your vehicle’s tires before hitting the road.
If you’re not sure how to track down the correct tire pressure in your car, don’t worry—
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In most cases, the recommended tire pressure for a Hyundai Elantra is 33 psi on all four tires. But your tire pressure recommendations may vary depending on your
Hyundai
OEM wheel size and vehicle trim level. For example, in the Hyundai Elantra Limited, the recommended tire pressure for models with 15-inch OEM wheels is 30 psi on all tires—but in versions with 17-inch OEM wheel size, the recommended tire pressure becomes 34 psi for the front tires and 33 psi for the rear tires. Similarly, the recommended tire pressure for the Hyundai Elantra SE and
SEL
ranges from 32 to 36 psi depending on the wheels you choose. The table below takes a closer look at recommended tire pressure based on the Elantra you drive:
Trim level | Front tire pressure | Rear tire pressure |
|---|---|---|
Hyundai Elantra Blue | 32 psi | 32 psi |
Hyundai Elantra Blue Hybrid | 34 psi | 31 psi |
Hyundai Elantra Eco | 36 psi | 36 psi |
Hyundai Elantra GS | 32-33 psi | 32-33 psi |
Hyundai Elantra GLS | 30-32 psi | 30-32 psi |
Hyundai Elantra GT | 30 psi | 30 psi |
Hyundai Elantra Limited Hybrid | 34 psi | 31 psi |
Hyundai Elantra N Line | 33 psi | 33 psi |
Hyundai Elantra Sport | 33 psi | 33 psi |
Hyundai Elantra Touring | 32 psi | 32 psi |
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You can always confirm your specific Elantra’s proper tire pressure by checking your owner’s manual. If you ever choose to upgrade your Elantra to a bigger set of wheels and tires, make sure to check the tire pressure specifications for your new setup.
Hyundai Elantra tire pressure recommendations by tire size
Vehicle | Front tire pressure | Rear tire pressure |
|---|---|---|
2022 Hyunda Tuscon | 35 psi | 35 psi |
2022 Hyundai Sonata | 34 psi | 34 psi |
2022 Hyundai Accent | 33 psi | 33 psi |
2022 Hyundai Palisade | 35 psi | 35 psi |
2022 Hyundai Ioniq | 36 psi | 36 psi |
MORE: How low can your tire pressure go?
How to check Hyundai Elantra tire pressure
Maybe you’ve never had to check your Hyundai Elantra’s tire pressure before. (We’ve all been there.) If that’s the case, don’t worry—checking on your Elantra’s tire pressure is easy, thanks to the built-in tire pressure monitoring system on your Instrument Cluster.
Start by activating the Assist mode on your vehicle’s instrument cluster. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) display should appear on the screen between your dials.
After a few minutes of driving, the TPMS display should automatically pop up with a visual of your car’s tire pressure, indicating the current air pressure in each individual tire. If one or more of your tires is low, an indicator light will appear on your dashboard, and your display will which tire (or tires) are in need of some extra air.
If your Elantra isn’t that high-tech, don’t worry! You can check your tire pressure yourself—and in fact, doing so is a handy skill to have under your belt.
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How to read a tire
To check the pressure in your tires, simply remove the valve stem cap on each tire and fix a
tire pressure gauge
onto the valve stem. If the number it shows you is lower than your car’s recommended tire pressure, you can add more air—then check it again with the pressure gauge. You can check your tire pressure at home or at a gas station’s air-filling station—which will usually also have a tire pressure gauge that you can use. Your vehicle might also tell you that your tire pressure is low in more subtle ways. Decreased performance, an uneven ride, and poor steering response can all point to an issue with tire pressure.
How often should you check tire pressure?
You should check your Elantra’s tire pressure once a week or so by viewing your Hyundai’s TPMS display on the instrument cluster.
How to tell if your Hyundai Elantra needs new tires
In general, you should replace your Hyundai Elantra’s tires every three years or so. But it’s a good idea to watch for signs of undue wear whenever you check up on your tire pressure! Low tread depth, odd cracks, and bulges in your tires can signal it’s time to replace them.
How to reset Hyundai Elantra tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light
You’ve checked your tire pressure and added the right amount of air—but for some reason, your TPMS dashboard light is still on. If that’s the case, you may need to
reset your TPMS
. To reset the TPMS in a Hyundai Elantra, follow these steps:
- Locate the tire pressure reset button. The exact location of your button can vary, but typically you’ll find it located to the right of the steering wheel or below the dash.
- Put your key in the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position—but don’t start your car yet!
- Hold down the TPMS reset button until the corresponding light blinks three times.
- Release the TPMS button.
- Start your car and let it run for at least 20 minutes, to allow your TPMS sensor time to reset.
When you follow this procedure, the TPMS light should automatically reset and turn off.
If you notice the TPMS light is still on after you’ve completed the above steps, you have a couple of options. One DIY trick is to drive around for 10 minutes at 50 mph or above, as doing so can potentially reset your TPMS sensor.
Another trick is to inflate all four tires to 3 psi above the recommended amount, then deflate them completely before reinflating them once more. Reinflating your flat tires should trigger a reset for your TPMS, and switch off that pesky light.
Alternatively, you can try disconnecting the positive battery cable in your vehicle. Turn your vehicle off before disconnecting the cable—then start your car and lay on the horn for a good 5 seconds or so (this should dispel any remaining power in your car’s system). Once you reconnect the battery cable, the TPMS should automatically reset.
If all else fails, you can always bring your Hyundai Elantra to a professional for help diagnosing the problem.
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