Nissan Micra tyre pressures
Front 33 psi (2.28 bar), rear 31 psi (2.14 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 | 185/65R15 | 33 psi · 2.28 bar | 31 psi · 2.14 bar |
| 16" | 195/55R16 | 33 psi · 2.28 bar | 33 psi · 2.28 bar |
| 17" | 205/45R17 | 33 psi · 2.28 bar | 33 psi · 2.28 bar |
Manufacturer figures for the Nissan Micra, 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 Nissan Micra failed its MOT on tyres in 5.8% of 237,361 tests. Cars of the same age failed on tyres 6.4% of the time, so it was about average for its age. Another 27.6% 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 Nissan Micra 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 Nissan
Current UK Nissans (Qashqai from 2021, Juke from 2019, X-Trail) have sensors in the wheels, so there's normally no reset to do.
- Inflate all four tyres to the recommended cold pressure.
- Drive above 16 mph. The light should go out by itself.
- If the outside temperature is very different from when the system was last set, calibrate it: Settings > Tyre Pressures > Calibrate on the dashboard display.
When to reset: No reset needed after inflating. After rotating tyres or fitting new wheels, drive a few minutes at a steady 16–64 mph so it learns the positions.
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 Micra? Check by registration
Put your reg in and we'll show the figures for your exact car, including the wheel size it left the factory on.
What tyre pressure should a Micra have?
33 psi at the front and 31 psi at the rear (2.28 and 2.14 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 Micra use?
185/65R15, 195/55R16 or 205/45R17, depending on the wheels it was ordered with. The size is on the tyre's sidewall, e.g. 235/40R18.
Does the Nissan Micra fail the MOT on tyres more often?
No, it's about average for its age. In 2025, 5.8% of Nissan Micra MOT tests failed on tyres, against 6.4% for cars of the same age (DVSA MOT data, 237,361 tests). Another 27.6% 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.