Vauxhall Meriva Tyre Pressures

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

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How to check

Checking your Vauxhall Meriva 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 Meriva

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)
175/70 R14 84T MERIVA 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
175/70 R14 84T MERIVA ACTIVE 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
175/70 R14 84T MERIVA BREEZE 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
175/70 R14 84T MERIVA CLUB 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
175/70 R14 84T MERIVA DESIGN 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
175/70 R14 84T MERIVA ENERGY 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
175/70 R14 84T MERIVA LIFE 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
185/60 R15 84H MERIVA 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
185/60 R15 88H MERIVA 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 44 psi3.0 bar303 kPa
185/60 R15 84H MERIVA ACTIVE 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
185/60 R15 84H MERIVA BREEZE 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
185/60 R15 84H MERIVA CLUB 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
185/60 R15 88H MERIVA CLUB 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 44 psi3.0 bar303 kPa
185/60 R15 84H MERIVA DESIGN 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
185/60 R15 88H MERIVA DESIGN 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 44 psi3.0 bar303 kPa
185/60 R15 84H MERIVA ENERGY 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
185/60 R15 88H MERIVA ENJOY 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 44 psi3.0 bar303 kPa
185/60 R15 84H MERIVA LIFE 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
195/65 R15 91H MERIVA 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa
195/65 R15 91T MERIVA 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa
195/65 R15 91H MERIVA EXCLUSIV 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa
195/65 R15 91T MERIVA EXCLUSIV 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa
195/65 R15 91H MERIVA SE 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa
195/65 R15 91T MERIVA SE 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa
195/65 R15 91H MERIVA TECH 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa
195/65 R15 91T MERIVA TECH 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa
205/50 R16 87V MERIVA 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
205/50 R16 87V MERIVA ACTIVE 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
205/50 R16 87V MERIVA BREEZE 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
205/50 R16 87V MERIVA CLUB 35 – 38 psi2.4 – 2.6 bar241 – 262 kPa 35 – 38 psi2.4 – 2.6 bar241 – 262 kPa 32 – 35 psi2.2 – 2.4 bar221 – 241 kPa 32 – 35 psi2.2 – 2.4 bar221 – 241 kPa
205/50 R16 87V MERIVA DESIGN 35 – 38 psi2.4 – 2.6 bar241 – 262 kPa 35 – 38 psi2.4 – 2.6 bar241 – 262 kPa 32 – 35 psi2.2 – 2.4 bar221 – 241 kPa 32 – 35 psi2.2 – 2.4 bar221 – 241 kPa
205/50 R16 87V MERIVA ENERGY 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
205/50 R16 87V MERIVA ENJOY 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa
205/50 R16 87V MERIVA LIFE 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
205/55 R16 91H MERIVA 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa
205/55 R16 91V MERIVA 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
205/55 R16 94V MERIVA 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa
205/55 R16 94W MERIVA 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
205/55 R16 91H MERIVA EXCLUSIV 33 – 36 psi2.3 – 2.5 bar228 – 248 kPa 33 – 36 psi2.3 – 2.5 bar228 – 248 kPa 30 – 33 psi2.1 – 2.3 bar207 – 228 kPa 30 – 33 psi2.1 – 2.3 bar207 – 228 kPa
205/55 R16 91V MERIVA EXCLUSIV 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
205/55 R16 94V MERIVA EXCLUSIV 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa
205/55 R16 94W MERIVA EXCLUSIV 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
205/55 R16 91H MERIVA SE 33 – 36 psi2.3 – 2.5 bar228 – 248 kPa 33 – 36 psi2.3 – 2.5 bar228 – 248 kPa 30 – 33 psi2.1 – 2.3 bar207 – 228 kPa 30 – 33 psi2.1 – 2.3 bar207 – 228 kPa
205/55 R16 91V MERIVA SE 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
205/55 R16 94V MERIVA SE 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa
205/55 R16 94W MERIVA SE 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
205/55 R16 91H MERIVA TECH 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa
205/55 R16 91V MERIVA TECH 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
205/55 R16 94V MERIVA TECH 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa
205/55 R16 94W MERIVA TECH 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
205/45 R17 88W MERIVA 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
205/45 R17 88W MERIVA ACTIVE 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
205/45 R17 88W MERIVA BREEZE 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
205/45 R17 88W MERIVA CLUB 35 – 38 psi2.4 – 2.6 bar241 – 262 kPa 35 – 38 psi2.4 – 2.6 bar241 – 262 kPa 32 – 35 psi2.2 – 2.4 bar221 – 241 kPa 32 – 35 psi2.2 – 2.4 bar221 – 241 kPa
205/45 R17 88W MERIVA DESIGN 35 – 38 psi2.4 – 2.6 bar241 – 262 kPa 35 – 38 psi2.4 – 2.6 bar241 – 262 kPa 32 – 35 psi2.2 – 2.4 bar221 – 241 kPa 32 – 35 psi2.2 – 2.4 bar221 – 241 kPa
205/45 R17 88W MERIVA ENERGY 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
205/45 R17 88W MERIVA ENJOY 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa
205/45 R17 88W MERIVA LIFE 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
225/45 R17 91H MERIVA 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa
225/45 R17 91V MERIVA 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa
225/45 R17 94V MERIVA 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa
225/45 R17 91W MERIVA 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
225/45 R17 94W MERIVA 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
225/45 R17 91Y MERIVA 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
225/45 R17 91H MERIVA EXCLUSIV 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa
225/45 R17 91V MERIVA EXCLUSIV 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa
225/45 R17 94V MERIVA EXCLUSIV 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa
225/45 R17 91W MERIVA EXCLUSIV 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
225/45 R17 94W MERIVA EXCLUSIV 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
225/45 R17 91Y MERIVA EXCLUSIV 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
225/45 R17 91H MERIVA SE 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa
225/45 R17 91V MERIVA SE 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa
225/45 R17 94V MERIVA SE 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa
225/45 R17 91W MERIVA SE 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
225/45 R17 94W MERIVA SE 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
225/45 R17 91Y MERIVA SE 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
225/45 R17 91H MERIVA TECH 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa
225/45 R17 91V MERIVA TECH 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa
225/45 R17 94V MERIVA TECH 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa
225/45 R17 91W MERIVA TECH 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
225/45 R17 94W MERIVA TECH 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
225/45 R17 91Y MERIVA TECH 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa 32 psi2.2 bar221 kPa
225/40 R18 92H MERIVA 39 psi2.7 bar269 kPa 39 psi2.7 bar269 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa
225/40 R18 92W MERIVA 33 – 36 psi2.3 – 2.5 bar228 – 248 kPa 33 – 36 psi2.3 – 2.5 bar228 – 248 kPa 30 – 33 psi2.1 – 2.3 bar207 – 228 kPa 30 – 33 psi2.1 – 2.3 bar207 – 228 kPa
225/40 R18 92H MERIVA EXCLUSIV 39 psi2.7 bar269 kPa 39 psi2.7 bar269 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa
225/40 R18 92W MERIVA EXCLUSIV 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa
225/40 R18 92H MERIVA SE 39 psi2.7 bar269 kPa 39 psi2.7 bar269 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa
225/40 R18 92W MERIVA SE 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa
225/40 R18 92H MERIVA TECH 39 psi2.7 bar269 kPa 39 psi2.7 bar269 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa
225/40 R18 92W MERIVA TECH 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 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 Meriva 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 Meriva be?
It depends on your tyre size and variant — most Meriva 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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