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10. The number of plies in both the tread area,
and the sidewall area, indicates how many
layers of rubber coat ed material make up
the structure of the tyre. Information is
also provided on the type of materials
used.
11. Wear rate indicator. A tyre rated at 400 for
example, will last twice as long as a tyre
rated at 200.
12. The traction rating grades a tyres
performance when stopping on a wet road
surface. The higher the grade the better the
braking performance. The grades from
highest to lowest are, AA, A, B, and C.
13. The maximum load which can be carried
by the tyre.
14. Heat resistance grading. The tyre's
resistance to heat is grade A, B, or C, with
A indicating the greatest resistance to heat.
This grading is provided for a correctly
inflated tyre, which is being used within its
speed and loading limits.
15. The maximum inflation pressure for the
tyre. This pressure should not be used for
normal driving. See TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS (page 194). † Speed ratings
TYRE CARE
Note:
Tyre condition should be checked after
the vehicle has been used off-road. As soon as
the vehicle returns to a normal, hard, road
surface stop the vehicle and check for damage
to the tyres. Rating Speed kmh (mph)
Q 160 (99)
R 170 (106) S 180 (112)
T 190 (118)
U 200 (124)
H 210 (130)
V 240 (149)
W 270 (168) Y 300 (186)
WARNINGS
Defective tyres are dangerous. Do not
drive the vehicle if a tyre is damaged,
excessively worn, or incorrectly inflated.
Doing so may lead to premature tyre failure.
Avoid contaminating the tyres with
vehicle fluids as they may cause
damage to the tyre.
Avoid spinning the wheels. The forces
released can damage the structure of
the tyre, and cause it to fail. Doing so may lead
to premature tyre failure.
If wheel spin is unavoidable due to a
loss of traction (in deep snow for
example) do not exceed the 50 km/h (30 mph)
point on the speedometer. Doing so may lead
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All of the vehicle's tyres (including the spare)
should be checked regularly for damage, wear
and distortion. If you ar e in any doubt about the
condition of a tyre, have it checked immediately
by a tyre repair centre, or your Land Rover
Dealer/Authorised repairer.
Tyre wear
Good driving practise w ill improve the mileage
you obtain from your tyres, and avoid
unnecessary damage.
• Always ensure that the tyre pressures are
correctly adjusted.
• Always observe the posted speed limits,
and advisory speeds for bends.
• Avoid pulling away quickly, or hard
acceleration.
• Avoid making fast turns or braking
sharply.
• Wherever possible, avoid potholes, or
obstacles on the road.
• Do not drive up kerbs, or rub the tyres
against them when parking.
Wear indicators When the tread has worn down to
approximately 2 mm, wear indicators start to
appear at the surface of the tread pattern. This
produces a continuous ba nd of rubber across
the tread as a visual indicator.
To maintain performance and grip the tyre
must be replaced as s oon as the wear indicator
becomes visible. Sooner, if legislation requires
replacement at a greater tread depth.
Note: Tread depth should be checked
regularly, in some case more frequently than
the service intervals. For advice on checking
tyres contact your Land Rover
Dealer/Authorised repairer, or a tyre dealer.
Age degradation
Tyres degrade over time due to the effects of
ultraviolet light, extreme temperatures, high
loads, and environmen tal conditions. It is
recommended that tyres are replaced at least
every six years, but they may require
replacement more frequently.
Land Rover recommends that even if unused,
the spare tyre be replaced at the same time as
the four road tyres.
Punctured tyres
WARNING
Wear indicators show the minimum
tread depth recommended by the
manufacturers. Tyres whic h have worn to this
point will have reduced grip and poor water
displacement characteristics.
CAUTION
If tread wear is uneve n across a tyre, or
the tyre wears excessively, the vehicle
should be checked by your Land Rover
Dealer/Authorised Repairer as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle with a
punctured tyre. Even if the punctured
tyre has not deflated, it is unsafe to use as the
tyre may deflat e suddenly at an y time. See
TYRE REPAIR KIT (page 187).
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Directional tyres
Directional tyres are designed to operate
correctly when rotati ng forwards (when the
vehicle is travelling forwards).
Typical direction indicators
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressures (including the spare) should be
checked at least once a week with normal
on-road use, but should be checked daily if the
vehicle is used off-road. Always check the tyre
pressures before setti ng off on a long journey.
Use a reliable gauge to check the pressures
when the tyres are cold. Driving as short a
distance as 3 km (1 mile) can warm the tyres
up sufficiently to affect the tyre pressures.
If it is necessary to check tyre pressures when
the tyres are warm, you should expect the
pressures to have incr eased by up to 30 - 40
kpa (0.3 - 0.4 bar) (4 - 6 lbf/in²). Do not reduce
the tyre pressures to the cold inflation pressure
under these circumstances. Allow the tyres to
cool fully before ad justing the pressures.
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WARNINGS
Never drive your vehicle if the tyre
pressures are incorrect. Under-inflation
causes excessive flex ing and uneven tyre
wear. This can lead to sudden tyre failure.
Over-inflation causes a ha rsh ride, uneven tyre
wear and poor handling.
Pressure checks shoul d only be carried
out when the tyres are cold, and the
vehicle has been stationary for more than
three hours. A hot tyre at or below
recommended cold inflation pressure is
dangerously under-inflated.
If the vehicle has been parked in strong
sunlight, or used in high ambient
temperatures do not reduce the tyre
pressures. move the vehicle into the shade and
allow the tyres to cool before re-checking the
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Checking the tyre pressures
1. Tyre information label position on a
left-hand drive vehicle.
2. Tyre information label position on a
right-hand drive vehicle.
The following procedure should be used to
check and adjust the tyres pressures.
1. Remove the valve cap.
2. Firmly attach a tyre pressure gauge/inflator
to the valve.
3. Read the tyre pressure from the gauge,
and add air if required.
4. If air is added to the tyre, remove the gauge
and re-attach it be fore reading the
pressure. Failure to do so may result in an
inaccurate reading. 5.
If the tyre pressure is too high, remove the
gauge and allow air out of the tyre by
pressing the centre of the valve. Refit the
gauge to the valve and check the pressure.
6. Repeat the process a dding or removing air
as required until the co rrect tyre pressure
is reached.
7. Refit the valve cap.
Note: It is an offence in certain countries to
drive a vehicle with incorrect tyre pressures.
Note: It is the driver's responsibility to ensure
that the tyre pressures are correct.
Tyre valves
Keep the valve caps screwed down firmly to
prevent water or dirt entering the valve. Check
the valves for leaks when checking the tyre
pressures.
WARNING
Tyre pressures should be checked
regularly using an accurate pressure
gauge, when the tyres are cold. Failure to
properly maintain your tyre pressures could
increase the risk of tyre failure resulting in loss
of vehicle control and personal injury.
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Pressure compensation for ambient
temperature changes
If the ambient temperature drops, the tyre
pressures will decrease, which may cause
under inflation. This should be borne in mind
when travelling to, or through, areas of lower
temperature.
Under inflation causes th e tyre side wall height
to reduce, which in turn results in uneven tyre
wear, and a risk of tyre failure.
Tyre pressures may be adjusted before setting
off on a journey to, or through, areas of low
temperature. Alternatively, the tyre pressures
can be adjusted when low temperature areas
are reached.
Note: If the tyre pressures are to be adjusted in
the lower temperature area, the vehicle should
be left standing for at least one hour prior to
adjustment.
Tyre pressures should be increased by 0.14
bar/14 kPa (2 lbf/in²) for each 10 °C (20 °F)
temperature decrease.
Flat spots
If the vehicle is stationary for a long period
when the ambient temperature is high, the
tyres may form flat spots. When the vehicle is
driven these flat spots will cause a vibration
which will steadily disappear as the tyres warm
up and regain their original shape.
In order to minimise fl at spotting, the tyre
pressures can be increased.
Tyre pressures should be increased by 0.14
bar/14 kPa (2 lbf/in²) for each 10 °C (20 °F)
temperature increase above 20 °C (68 °F).
Long term storage
Flat spotting can be minimised during long
term storage by increasing the tyre pressures
to the maximum indicated on the tyre sidewall.
Note: The tyre pressures s hould be reduced to
the correct pressure before the vehicle is
driven.
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USING WINTER TYRES
If winter tyres are fitted to the vehicle, the tyre
manufacturers instructions should be
followed. Pay particular attention to
instructions regarding the maximum speed
that the vehicle can be driven, and the correct
pressures for the tyres.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
To access the spare wheel and tool kit :-
1. Lift the floor panel. 2.
Pull the floor panel towards the rear of the
vehicle and remove it from the vehicle.
3. Slacken the spare wheel locking ring.
4. Undo and remove the retaining bolt.
5. Remove the spare wheel.
6. Remove the tool kit.
Note: When replacing the spare wheel ensure
that the retaining bolt is screwed fully home
before tightening the clamping ring.
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WARNINGS
The spare wheel is heavy and if handled
incorrectly may cause injury. Use
extreme caution when lifting or manoeuvring
the wheels.
Always secure the spare wheel, or the
removed wheel, in the correct position
using the retaining bolt. Failure to do so may
cause the spare wheel to move in the event of
a sudden manouevre or accident, leading to
death or serious injury.
Ensure that the floo r panel is placed
where it cannot fall and cause injury
when it is removed from the vehicle.
When removing or replacing the floor
panel ensure that fingers and hands are
kept clear. Failure to do so may result in crush
injuries.

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Positioning the jack
1. Read and observe the warnings in Wheel
changing safety .
2. Loosen the wheel nuts half a turn
(anti-clockwise).
3. Position the jack be neath the relevant
jacking point.
4. Raise the vehicle using the jack with a slow
steady operation. Avoid rapid, jerky
actions as they may cause the vehicle/jack
to become unstable. 5.
Remove the wheel nuts and place them
together where they cannot roll away.
6. Remove the wheel and place to one side.
Do not lay the wheel on it's face, as this
may damage the finish.
7. Re-fit the wheel nuts, and lightly tighten
them. Ensure that the wheel is making
contact with the hub evenly.
8. Ensure that the space under the vehicle is
clear of obstructions, and lower the vehicle
slowly and smoothly.
9. With all wheels on the ground and the jack
removed, fully tighte n the wheel nuts. The
wheel nuts should be tightened in
sequence to the correct torque of 133 Nm
(98 lb.ft).
10. If an alloy spare wheel is to be fitted, using
a suitable blunt tool, knock the centre cap
out of the removed wheel. Using hand
pressure only, press the centre cap into the
newly fitted spare.
11. Check and adjust the tyre pressure as soon
as possible.
WARNINGS
Never work beneath the vehicle, or
place any part of yo ur body beneath the
vehicle with the jack as the only means of
support. Always use su itable vehicle support
stands which are approved for the weight of
the vehicle.
Ensure that the jack is correctly located
onto the jacking point.
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The tyre repair kit is located in the rear
underfloor storage compartment.
Note: The sealant used in the tyre repair kit has
a shelf life, and the expiry date is shown on the
top of the bottle. Ensur e that the bottle is
replaced before the expiry date.
Land Rover tyre repair kit safety
information
WARNINGS
Some tyre damage ma y only be partially
sealed, or may not seal at all, depending
on the amount and type of damage. Any loss
of tyre pressure can seriously affect vehicle
safety.
Do not use the tyre repair kit if the tyre
has been damaged by driving while
under inflated.
Only use the tyre repair kit to seal
damage located within the tyre tread
area.
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Do not use the tyre repair kit to seal
damage to the tyre sidewall.
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) when
a repaired tyre is fitted to the vehicle.
The maximum distance that should be
driven when a repaired tyre is fitted, is
200km (125 miles).
When a repaired tyre is fitted, drive with
caution and avoid sudden braking or
steering manoeuvres.
Only use the tyre repair kit for the
vehicle with which it was supplied.
Do not use the tyre repair kit for any
other purpose than tyre repair.
Never leave the tyre repair kit
unattended when in use.
Only use the tyre repair kit within the
-30 °C to +70 °C temperature range.
Alway keep children and animals at a
safe distance from the tyre repair kit
when in use.
Do not stand dire ctly beside the
compressor when it is operating.
Check the tyre sidewall prior to
inflation. If any cracks, damage, or
deformities are a pparent do not inflate the tyre.
Watch the tyre sidewa ll during inflation.
If any cracks, damage, or deformities
are apparent switch off the compressor, and
deflate the tyre.
WARNINGS