Find out what’s the correct tyre pressure for your Ford Kuga
Are you wondering about the correct tyre pressures for your Ford Kuga? Worry no more, because here's all the info you need! Here is a list of the Ford Kuga's standard tyre sizes, along with their relevant tyre pressures.
Effects of incorrect tyre pressure
Under-inflated tyres will cause excess wear on the inner- and outer edges of the tyre's tread, as well as elevated tyre temperatures. Over-inflated tyres have a much narrower contact patch with the road, will cause the center of the tyre tread to wear prematurely, and can lead to poor braking distances and a loss of traction on the road.
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This is why it is important to check your tyre pressure often. Doing so will not only aid in extending the life of your Ford Kuga's tyres, but will also improve the vehicle's safety by affording consistent handling- and braking characteristics, improve comfort, and optimise the vehicle's fuel consumption.
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Tyre Size + Tyre Pressure
| Load | Model Year | Tyre Size | Pressure Front (bar) | Pressure Rear (bar) |
| Light/1-3 persons | 2014 - 2017 | 235/55R17 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| 235/50R18 | 2.3 | 2.3 | ||
| 235/50R18 | 2.3 | 2.3 | ||
| 235/45R19 | 2.3 | 2.3 | ||
| Heavy/4-5 persons | 235/55R17 | 2.4 | 2.8 | |
| 235/50R18 | 2.4 | 2.8 | ||
| 235/50R18 | 2.4 | 2.8 | ||
| 235/45R19 | 2.4 | 2.8 | ||
| Light/1-3 persons | 2008 - 2014 | 235/45R19 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| 235/50R18 | 2.3 | 2.3 | ||
| 235/55R17 | 2.3 | 2.3 | ||
| 235/55RF17 | 2.3 | 2.3 | ||
| 235/60R16 | 2.3 | 2.3 | ||
| Heavy/4-5 persons | 235/45R19 | 2.4 | 2.8 | |
| 235/50R18 | 2.4 | 2.8 | ||
| 235/55R17 | 2.4 | 2.8 | ||
| 235/55RF17 | 2.4 | 2.8 | ||
| 235/60R16 | 2.4 | 2.8 |
