Tyre Pressures

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My 300TDi 90 came with [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=-1]Compomotive XS alloys[/size][/font][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=-1] [/size][/font]shod in 265/75R16 BFG All Terrains.

Can anyone let me know what the tyre pressures on these should be?

I have been setting them to the values a friend gave me, but I do have an odd wear pattern emerging.

Any help would be appreciated.
 
hello i got same on my wifes 90 defender and ive been told from the very nice gents at nenevalley4x4.co.uk that 30 psi all round is fine for normal road use on regular weight hope helps regards colin
 
28psi at the front, and 32 at the rear, unless towing or heavily loaded, in which case the rear would go up to 35psi. What do you mean by, strange wear pattern?
 
Thanks for the replies.

The front tyres are wearing on the inside. Last weekend I polybush'ed the vehicle (lovely job to have to do) but I need to get the tracking looked at.
 
The wear pattern shows you that it's toeing out, as you'll know. As for V890s tyre pressures, we all know that these beasts don't like corners, so why reduce grip by over inflating the tyres. All recent standard Landrovers have a higher rear tyre pressure, than at the front, except for the Freelander, which is 26psi all round.
 
Tyre pressures on 300 tdi should be 28psi front 35psi rear this is LR recomendation,range rover to o2 is 28psi front and 38psi rear,new range rover is 33psi front and 36psi rear,freelander is 26psi all round to year 2000 and 30 psi all round after 2000,i see a lot of tryes and they seem to wear at a good even pattern at these pressures,i run 28psi/36psi on my disco with no uneven wear and good tyre life,you only get drag on underinflated tyres on the road use, which will cause more fuel being used,but thats upto you they are your tyres,tiga.
 
I Have a LR DEF 110 and the manual says 28PSI for the front and 48PSI for the rear tyres. Is this correct. As I just got my DEF on the 6th and there is major work to be done. I will not be doing any off roading for a year till I get the vehicle in mint condition.
 
oracl said:
28psi at the front, and 32 at the rear, unless towing or heavily loaded, in which case the rear would go up to 35psi. What do you mean by, strange wear pattern?
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I agree, 28psi front and 32 in rear. If you put higher pressure in the front the steering becomes too light and will tend to wander (more than usual)
 
There are more opinions on what your tyre pressure should be than there are fish in the sea. Any vehicle manufacturers reccomendations are no good once you have fitted non standard wheels an/or tyres. For another 3000 opinions on what the correct pressure is do a search.
 
My contribution is 30psi all round unless towing when I up the rear to 35psi.
Makes it easy to remember. I dont believe that 1 or 2 psi will make that much difference especially as all pressure gauges read slightly different anyway. My 265/75R16 tyres show even wear so it works for me.
 
Hi guys
Have read through all the threads, and need help please! Have seperated from ex. but have kept my beloved Bessie. A 110 station waggon, 1998. I'm taking my horse for a trip tomorrow, and have just panicked over tyre pressures. Ex. just makes a guess, and advice is very conflicting. Can anyone give me a sensible suggestion as to what to put in them? I'm towing an old Rice trailer that takes 2 lightweight horses, with one horse in it. Man. recommendation seems to be 28/48, but this doesn't sound right to me? Any help appreciated. Yes, just going to check tyre size now! Thanks. :confused:
 
That suggestion doesn't sound too bad. I would guess at 35 front 45 rear whilst towing and equal (35)when solo but the advice above seems to come from the handbook.
 
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rosiesq said:
Hi guys
Have read through all the threads, and need help please! Have seperated from ex. but have kept my beloved Bessie. A 110 station waggon, 1998. I'm taking my horse for a trip tomorrow, and have just panicked over tyre pressures. Ex. just makes a guess, and advice is very conflicting. Can anyone give me a sensible suggestion as to what to put in them? I'm towing an old Rice trailer that takes 2 lightweight horses, with one horse in it. Man. recommendation seems to be 28/48, but this doesn't sound right to me? Any help appreciated. Yes, just going to check tyre size now! Thanks. :confused:
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If the tyres are about standard size, 30psi front, 40 in the rears should be fine.

And try Introduce Yourself, top of lz homepage ;) :)
 
48 seems a little high for the rears. Maybe 38-40 might be a bit more suitable? I'd be a bit apprehensive about going over 40.
 
Thanks again, that seems to be about in the middle of all suggestions, I'll go and try that. What sort of handling problem may I have if I don't get it right?
 
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