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Find out what’s the correct tyre pressure for your Renault Kwid

South Africa's most affordable mobility solution, the Renault Kwid, is still proving to be a favorite choice among SA motorists. It has simple styling and such easy maintenance that drivers can do it themselves. We take a look at the manufacturer-recommended tyre pressures so that you can re-inflate yourself at the local petrol station.

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Kwid Tyre Pressures

Renault filled a big gap in the market when it came to affordable mobility by introducing the diminutive Kwid, a crossover-styled entry-level people mover. The Kwid was and still is one of the French brand's bestsellers, offering stylish transportation at a keen price.

Related: Everything you need to know about the Renault Kwid

Sporting small 14" tyres to keep ownership costs down, the Kwid remains a strong choice for SA consumers. If you should find that one of the lyres is flat you can re-inflate at your local garage, but what should the pressure be?

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Pump it up

The recommended tyre air pressure for Renault Kwid is 30-32 PSI. This info can be found in the owner's manual or on the info card inside the driver's side door jamb. If the wheel will not hold pressure you may need to put on the spare and take the flat wheel to a tyre shop. You can see how to remove the wheel here

Pull-away is surprisingly smooth, and appears to generally match the driver's mood, with a gentle take-off if the throttle is applied gradually, and a rather abrupt launch if the driver stands on the accelerator pedal. AutoTraderSA

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Author - Lawrence Minnie

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more

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