Vauxhall Adam Tyre Pressures

Manufacturer-recommended front and rear pressures for every Adam tyre size and variant — in psi, bar or kPa.

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How to check

Checking your Vauxhall Adam tyre pressure

Two minutes at home or on a garage forecourt is all it takes.

Find your pressure

Look up your tyre size in the pressure chart, or check the sticker inside the driver's door jamb or fuel filler flap.

Check the tyres cold

Recommended figures are cold pressures — measure before driving, or at least a couple of hours after a journey.

Top up all four monthly

Check every tyre (and the spare) once a month and before long trips, then refit the valve caps securely.

Tyre Pressure Chart

Recommended pressures for your Vauxhall Adam

Cold inflation pressures as recommended by Vauxhall. Use the laden figures when the car is fully loaded with passengers or luggage.

Tyre sizeFrontFront (loaded)RearRear (loaded)
185/60 R15 84Q ADAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/60 R15 88T ADAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/60 R15 84Q ADAM GLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/60 R15 88T ADAM GLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/60 R15 84Q ADAM GRAND 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/60 R15 88T ADAM GRAND 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/60 R15 84Q ADAM JAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/60 R15 88T ADAM JAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/60 R15 84Q ADAM ROCKS 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/60 R15 88T ADAM ROCKS 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/60 R15 84Q ADAM S 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/60 R15 88T ADAM S 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/60 R15 84Q ADAM SLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/60 R15 88T ADAM SLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/60 R15 88T ADAM WHITE 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 42 psi2.9 bar290 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/65 R15 88H ADAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/65 R15 88T ADAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/65 R15 88H ADAM GLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/65 R15 88T ADAM GLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/65 R15 88H ADAM GRAND 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/65 R15 88T ADAM GRAND 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/65 R15 88H ADAM JAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/65 R15 88T ADAM JAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/65 R15 88H ADAM ROCKS 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/65 R15 88T ADAM ROCKS 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/65 R15 88H ADAM S 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/65 R15 88T ADAM S 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/65 R15 88H ADAM SLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/65 R15 88T ADAM SLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/65 R15 88H ADAM WHITE 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 42 psi2.9 bar290 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
185/65 R15 88T ADAM WHITE 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 42 psi2.9 bar290 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 87H ADAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 91H ADAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 87V ADAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 91V ADAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 87H ADAM GLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 91H ADAM GLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 87V ADAM GLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 91V ADAM GLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 87H ADAM GRAND 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 91H ADAM GRAND 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 87V ADAM GRAND 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 91V ADAM GRAND 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 87H ADAM JAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 91H ADAM JAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 87V ADAM JAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 91V ADAM JAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 87H ADAM ROCKS 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 91H ADAM ROCKS 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 87V ADAM ROCKS 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 91V ADAM ROCKS 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 87H ADAM S 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 91H ADAM S 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 87V ADAM S 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 91V ADAM S 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 87H ADAM SLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 91H ADAM SLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 87V ADAM SLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 91V ADAM SLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 87H ADAM WHITE 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 42 psi2.9 bar290 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
195/55 R16 91H ADAM WHITE 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 42 psi2.9 bar290 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91H ADAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 87V ADAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91V ADAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91W ADAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91H ADAM GLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 87V ADAM GLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91V ADAM GLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91W ADAM GLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91H ADAM GRAND 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 87V ADAM GRAND 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91V ADAM GRAND 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91W ADAM GRAND 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91H ADAM JAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 87V ADAM JAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91V ADAM JAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91W ADAM JAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91H ADAM ROCKS 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 87V ADAM ROCKS 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91V ADAM ROCKS 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91W ADAM ROCKS 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91H ADAM S 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 87V ADAM S 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91V ADAM S 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91W ADAM S 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91H ADAM SLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 87V ADAM SLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91V ADAM SLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91W ADAM SLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91H ADAM WHITE 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 42 psi2.9 bar290 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
215/45 R17 91V ADAM WHITE 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 42 psi2.9 bar290 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
225/35 R18 87W ADAM 30 – 32 psi2.1 – 2.2 bar207 – 221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 – 37 psi2.0 – 2.6 bar200 – 255 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
225/35 R18 87W ADAM GLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
225/35 R18 87W ADAM GRAND 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 37 psi2.6 bar255 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
225/35 R18 87W ADAM JAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
225/35 R18 87W ADAM ROCKS 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 37 psi2.6 bar255 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
225/35 R18 87W ADAM S 30 – 32 psi2.1 – 2.2 bar207 – 221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 – 37 psi2.0 – 2.6 bar200 – 255 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
225/35 R18 87W ADAM SLAM 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa
225/35 R18 87W ADAM WHITE 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 42 psi2.9 bar290 kPa 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 46 psi3.2 bar317 kPa

Always double-check against the tyre placard inside the driver's door or your Vauxhall handbook — pressures can vary by exact specification and year.

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Why it matters

The right pressure pays for itself

Tyres naturally lose around 1–2 psi a month, and more in cold weather — so even careful drivers end up under-inflated. Running your Adam below Vauxhall's recommended pressure increases rolling resistance, which means more fuel burned, faster shoulder wear and longer braking distances in the wet.

Over-inflating isn't the answer either: too much air shrinks the tyre's contact patch, wearing the centre of the tread and making grip and ride quality worse. The recommended figures in the chart are the sweet spot — and if you're carrying a full load of passengers or luggage, switch to the laden values before you set off.

How pressure shapes your grip on the road

Under-inflated Only the shoulders touch — vague steering, extra fuel, hot edges
Correct pressure Full, even contact — best grip, wear and fuel economy
Over-inflated Just the centre grips — harsher ride, faster middle wear

The red zones are where a mis-inflated tyre carries the load — and where it wears out first.

Help & Advice

Tyre pressure questions, answered

What tyre pressure should a Vauxhall Adam be?
It depends on your tyre size and variant — most Adam fitments sit roughly between 30 and 38 psi (about 2.1–2.6 bar). Use the chart on this page to find your exact size, and confirm against the sticker inside the driver's door jamb or your handbook.
Where do I find the recommended pressure on the car?
Most Vauxhall models have a tyre placard inside the driver's door jamb; some print it inside the fuel filler flap or glovebox lid. It lists front and rear pressures for each approved tyre size, including fully-laden figures. The owner's handbook has the same table.
When should I use the laden pressures?
Use the laden (loaded) figures when the car is carrying close to a full load — four or five occupants, a packed boot, or towing. The extra pressure supports the added weight and keeps the car stable. Drop back to the normal figures once you've unloaded.
What's the difference between psi, bar and kPa?
They're just different units for the same pressure. UK forecourt gauges usually read psi (pounds per square inch), European handbooks often quote bar, and kPa (kilopascals) appears on many door stickers. 1 bar = 14.5 psi = 100 kPa — or simply switch units on the pressure chart.
How often should I check my tyre pressures?
Once a month, and always before a long journey or when loading the car up. Tyres lose air naturally, and a visual glance won't spot a few psi missing. Check them cold, and if one tyre keeps losing pressure faster than the rest, have it inspected — it may have a slow puncture.
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