Honda Civic IX Hatch Back tyre pressures
Front 32 psi (2.2 bar), rear 30 psi (2.1 bar) on the standard 15-inch wheels, and the figures for the other 2 wheel sizes it was sold with. Manufacturer data, checked cold.
| Wheels | Tyre size | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15"standard | 195/65R15 | 32 psi · 2.2 bar | 30 psi · 2.1 bar |
| 16" | 205/55R16 | 32 psi · 2.2 bar | 30 psi · 2.1 bar |
| 17" | 215/45R17 | 32 psi · 2.2 bar | 32 psi · 2.2 bar |
Manufacturer figures for the Honda Civic IX Hatch Back, normal load, tyres cold. If the label on your door pillar or fuel flap says something different, go with that.
Tyres at the MOT
In 2025, the Honda Civic (2012–2017) failed its MOT on tyres in 6.3% of 87,768 tests. Cars of the same age failed on tyres 6.7% of the time, so it was about average for its age. Another 25.3% passed with a tyre advisory, usually tread close to the limit.
What the MOT tester checks on your tyres · The full 2025 figures
DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2025: MOT tests on cars (class 4), not counting retests. The figures cover the whole Honda Civic (2012–2017) range, not only this version. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Resetting the tyre pressure warning light on your Honda
Hondas use an indirect Deflation Warning System that compares wheel speeds; there are no sensors in the wheels. It has to be calibrated every time the pressures change.
- Set all four tyres to the specified cold pressure, with the car in Park.
- Touchscreen models: Home > Vehicle Settings > Deflation Warning System > Calibrate.
- Models with a dashboard display (such as the 2015–2020 Jazz): use the steering-wheel buttons to go to Customise Settings > Deflation Warning System > Initialise, and confirm.
- Drive normally. Calibration finishes after about 30 minutes of driving at 25–62 mph.
When to reset: Calibrate after adjusting pressures, rotating tyres or replacing a tyre. It won't calibrate with a space-saver fitted.
Menu names vary by model and year, so check your handbook if yours looks different. More in what the warning light means.
Got a different Civic IX Hatch Back? Check by registration
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What tyre pressure should a Civic IX Hatch Back have?
32 psi at the front and 30 psi at the rear (2.2 and 2.1 bar) on the standard 15-inch wheels, with the tyres cold. Larger optional wheels use slightly different figures — see the table above.
Should I use a higher pressure when the car is loaded?
The manufacturer gives one figure for this car, so no. If you're carrying a full load for a long motorway run, the label on the door pillar may show a higher figure — follow that if it does.
What tyre size does the Civic IX Hatch Back use?
195/65R15, 205/55R16 or 215/45R17, depending on the wheels it was ordered with. The size is on the tyre's sidewall, e.g. 235/40R18.
Does the Honda Civic (2012–2017) fail the MOT on tyres more often?
No, it's about average for its age. In 2025, 6.3% of Honda Civic (2012–2017) MOT tests failed on tyres, against 6.7% for cars of the same age (DVSA MOT data, 87,768 tests). Another 25.3% passed with a tyre advisory.
Check them cold. Pressures are set for tyres that haven't been driven more than a mile or two. After a run they read 3–4 psi high.
Once a month, and before a long trip. Tyres lose about 1 psi a month on their own.
The sticker wins. If your car's door-pillar or fuel-flap label says something different, go with that — it knows your exact spec.