Frelander 2. Manual - part 725

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All of the vehicle's tyres (including the spare) 
should be checked regularly for damage, wear 
and distortion. If you are 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 will 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 band of rubber across 
the tread as a visual indicator.

To maintain performance and grip the tyre 
must be replaced as soon 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 environmental 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 which have worn to this 
point will have reduced grip and poor water 
displacement characteristics.

CAUTION

If tread wear is uneven 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 deflate suddenly at any 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.

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 inflation. 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 replaced in sets of four. 
If this is not possible, 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 specification 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 handling and traction.

Always fit replacement tyres of the 
same type, and wherever possible of 

the same make and tread pattern.

Replacement wheels should be genuine 
Land Rover parts. This will maintain the 

designed driving characteristics 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 instructions. Failure to do so 
may lead to tyre failure due to incorrect fitment 
or use.

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Directional tyres

Directional tyres are designed to operate 
correctly when rotating 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 setting 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 increased 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 adjusting the pressures.

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WARNINGS

Never drive your vehicle if the tyre 
pressures are incorrect. Under-inflation 

causes excessive flexing and uneven tyre 
wear. This can lead to sudden tyre failure. 
Over-inflation causes a harsh ride, uneven tyre 
wear and poor handling.

Pressure checks should 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 
pressures.

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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 before 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 adding or removing air 

as required until the correct 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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