2006 LAND ROVER FRELANDER 2 Repair Manual

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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. Informati

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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
to premature tyre failure.

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All of the vehicles 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

Wheels and tyres
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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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Tyre checks
Not all punctures result in the tyre deflating
immediately. Therefore, it is important to check
the tyres for damage and foreign objects,
regularly.
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Tyre checks
Not all punctures result in the tyre deflating
immediately. Therefore, it is important to check
the tyres for damage and foreign objects,
regularly.
When driving, if a sudden vibration, or change
to the vehicle's handling is noticed, reduce
speed immediately. Do not brake hard, or make
any sudden manoeuvres or direction changes.
Drive slowly to an area off of the main highway
and stop the vehicle.
Note: Driving the vehicle to a safe area may
cause damage to the punctured tyre, but
occupant safety is far more important.
Inspect the tyres for signs of punctures,
damage, or under inflat ion. If any damage or
deformity is detected, the tyre should be
replaced. If a spare tyre is not available, then
the vehicle should be recovered to a tyre repair
centre, or Land Rover Dealer/Approved
repairer.
Note: The tyres should be checked
immediately after any off -road use, and prior to
using the vehicle on a public highway.
Replacement tyres
Ideally, tyres should be re placed in sets of four.
If this is not po ssible, replace the tyres in pairs
(front and rear). When tyres are replaced, the
wheels should always be re-balanced, and
alignment checked.
The correct tyre specific ation for your vehicle
can be found on the tyre information label.
WARNINGS
Do not fit cross-ply tyres.
Do not fit tubed tyres.
Do not swap tyres around the vehicle.
Tyres bed in to the specific
characteristics of each wheel position.
Swapping them around may affect the
vehicle's handli ng and traction.
Always fit replacement tyres of the
same type, and wher ever possible of
the same make and tread pattern.
Replacement wheels should be genuine
Land Rover parts. This will maintain the
designed driving charac teristics both on and
off road.
If the use of tyres not recommended by
Land Rover is unavoidable, ensure that
you read, and fully comply with the tyre
manufacturers instructi ons. Failure to do so
may lead to tyre failure due to incorrect fitment
or use.
WARNINGS

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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
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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 follo

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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 b

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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

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Wheel changing safety
Before raising the vehicl e, or changing a wheel
ensure that you read, and comply with the
following warnings.
WARNINGS
Always find a safe pl ace to s

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