What is the tyre pressure for a Toyota Yaris 2010?
The correct tyre pressure for a 2010 Toyota Yaris is not a single universal figure; it’s the cold inflation pressure printed on the door jamb placard or in the owner's manual. In most standard configurations, the pressures are in the low 30s psi per tire, with slight differences between the front and rear tires depending on tire size and load.
Where to find the official figure
To get the exact cold tyre pressure for your specific Yaris, use these reliable sources. The listed values are the ones you should aim for when tires are cold (not driven recently):
- Door jamb placard (driver’s side): shows recommended front and rear pressures for standard and loaded conditions.
- Owner's manual: contains Tire Inflation Pressure specifications and guidance on load and driving conditions.
- Tire sidewall: indicates the maximum inflation pressure (this is not the recommended operating pressure, but a safety limit).
In practice, the door jamb placard on your Yaris will provide the exact front and rear pressures for your trim and tire size. Always use those figures for accurate inflation.
How to check and set tyre pressures
Accurate inflation requires checking when the tires are cold and setting to the manufacturer’s recommended values. Follow these steps to ensure proper inflation across all tires.
- Park the car and wait for at least three hours, or drive less than a mile so the tires are considered cold for measurement.
- Use a reliable pressure gauge (digital or analog) to measure the current pressure of each tire and the spare, if you intend to monitor it too.
- Inflate or deflate each tire to the exact cold pressure specified on the door jamb placard or in the manual. If you don’t have the exact figures handy, aim for roughly the low 30s psi range as a general guideline, then adjust to the official values.
- Recheck all four tires after adjustments to ensure they are within the specified range and that tires are not over- or under-inflated.
Correctly inflated tires improve safety, handling, tire wear, and fuel efficiency. Use the vehicle-specific values rather than a generic target.
Typical tyre sizes for the Yaris 2010
The 2010 Yaris came with several wheel and tire options, which can influence the exact pressure recommendations. Common sizes found on this generation include the following, though your exact size depends on trim and market:
- 175/70R14
- 185/60R15
Always inflate to the pressures specified for your particular tire size and load on the placard or in the manual, not just a generic value.
Summary
For a 2010 Toyota Yaris, the precise tyre pressures should come from the door jamb placard or the owner’s manual. Most configurations fall in the low 30s psi per tire when cold, with slight front/rear differences based on tire size and load. Always verify with your vehicle’s official specifications and adjust accordingly after inflating.
