The Aura tyre pressure comes to 35 psi up front and 33 psi out back on cold tyres, with a normal load of a driver and a couple of passengers. Pack in five adults and their bags and the rears need 35 psi as well, level with the fronts.
Owners on 14 inch and 15 inch tyres fill to these same numbers. Hyundai's official numbers appear on a label fixed to the B pillar on the driver side and again in the handbook; if that label ever disagrees with this page, go with the label.
Aura fitment card
- Tyre size
- 165/70 R14 (E), 175/60 R15 (S, SX, SX(O), SX+ AMT)
- Wheels
- 14 inch steel on E, 15 inch steel with cover on S, 15 inch alloy on SX trims
- Tyre pressure (cold)
- Front 35 psi, rear 33 psi; full load 35 psi front and rear
- Spare
- 155/80 R13 steel on E, 165/70 R14 steel on other trims
- PCD
- 4 x 100 mm
- Wheel cap
- Matches the rim: 14 inch on earlier S, 15 inch on current S
- Earlier version
- E and S on 165/70 R14 steel, SX and SX(O) on 175/60 R15 alloy
Hyundai Aura tyre pressure by load
| Load | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Normal (up to 3 people, light bags) | 35 psi | 33 psi |
| Full load (5 people and luggage) | 35 psi | 35 psi |
The front figure beats the rear for daily driving. With the motor and transmission mounted ahead of the cabin, the front pair bears most of the weight. When the rear seat and boot fill up, the load shifts back and the rear needs the extra 2 psi.
Down near the rim, the sidewall carries a much higher figure. That is the tyre's maximum rating, never the fill target, and pumping to it leaves the Aura hopping over expansion joints with poor wet grip.
Why cold matters for the Aura tyre pressure reading
A tyre warms up as it rolls and the air inside expands. After 20 minutes of city driving an Aura tyre can read 2 to 3 psi higher than it did in the morning. Bleed it down to 35 while warm and you will be a few psi short by the next morning.
So gauge the Aura at home in the morning, or after it has sat in the office car park since lunch. When the only chance to fill comes after a drive, add 2 to 3 psi over the chart value, then check again after the car has sat overnight.
Aura figures in bar and kPa
Most petrol pump machines in India show psi, but some newer digital units and imported gauges show bar or kPa.
| psi | bar | kPa |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | 2.3 | 228 |
| 35 | 2.4 | 241 |
Converting a different figure? The tyre pressure converter does the sum.
Filling the Aura at a petrol pump
- Park near the air machine and switch off the engine.
- Dial 35 into the machine for the front pair. Do one front, then the other.
- Change the setting to 33 for the rears, or 35 if you are loaded for a trip.
- Screw every valve cap back on so dust does not get into the valve.
- Every month, lift the boot mat and give the spare a top up as well.
Forecourt machines are often slightly inaccurate. Carry your own inexpensive gauge to verify the pump; the steps are in checking tyre pressure at home.
CNG, highway and monsoon use
On the CNG Aura the gas tank sits behind the rear seat, adding weight over the back axle even with nobody aboard. Plenty of CNG owners simply keep 35 psi in the rears every day. Your door label will show whether Hyundai gives the CNG version its own value.
On a long, fast motorway stretch, filling to the loaded values makes sense even with a light cabin, since a firmer tyre builds less heat. In monsoon, never run low: a soft tyre squashes its grooves closed and cannot clear water, which is when a sedan starts to float on a flooded underpass.
Signs your Aura is running the wrong psi
- Too low: heavy steering in parking, outer shoulders wearing fast, more fuel used, and dented rims when a speed breaker is crossed diagonally.
- Too high: a hard, jumpy ride over patchy roads, the middle of the tread going bald first, and longer braking in the wet.
- Uneven between sides: a steady drift left or right that feels like bad alignment.
A tyre that goes soft week after week usually has a tiny puncture or a leaky valve core. Get it looked at by a puncture shop rather than refilling it for a month. See the Aura tyre size chart for the size to ask for, and and the tyre pressure hub lists rivals, for instance the Venue tyre pressure page.
Questions owners ask
What psi should I fill in a Hyundai Aura?
Measured cold, fill 35 psi in the fronts and 33 psi in the rears. With a full load of five people and luggage, use 35 psi at all four corners.
Do 14 inch and 15 inch Aura tyres take different psi?
Published guidance gives one set of numbers for both sizes. Your door pillar label settles any doubt.
Is nitrogen worth it for the Aura?
It is optional and uses identical psi values. Loss is slightly slower with it, but keep checking every fortnight. Adding ordinary air later is harmless.
Why does the Aura need more air in front?
Most of the car's mass, including the motor, rides over the front wheels. The back only needs the same psi once passengers and luggage fill it.
How often should I check Aura tyre pressure?
Fortnightly, and before setting out on the highway. Even a healthy tyre leaks a psi or so a month through the rubber.
What pressure should the Aura spare have?
Give the spare no less than the rear value; shops often add a little extra since it sits untouched for months. Check its sidewall and the owner's manual for the exact figure.