billburn

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Question as this is my first 4wd I would like to ask does anyone know the correct tyre pressures for every day running and do they change for offroad,
I just have every day road tyres.

Thank you in advance for my question being answered.

Bill
 
there is a lot of different ideas on this issue. LR say 26 but a lot of people run from 30 to 32ish which seems to help. I run mine at 30 with no problems
 
I used to run 30psi, but it took 20K before I detected that they were wearing more in the centre of the tread than at the sides.

I now run at 26psi - the ride is more comfortable, the road holding is the same, and my mpg is fine.

I put the rears up to 30 only when I'm towing my heavy trailer or a caravan.

Singvogel. :cool:
 
I've done 10k with mine at 30 and no probs, it's not a given is it?

No, it's not a given at all. There is a wide spectrum of things to take into account. Tyre rubber compound comes into it a little bit too.

The main factors are the amount of motorway journeys, and the cornering speeds on twisty roads.

Obviously the 'correct' figure for any particular vehicle / situation is a 'try it and see' job.

I don't think anyone is using less than 26, and very few use more than 30, with 32 being the max I would guess.

S. :cool:
 
Given the problems caused by different rolling radiuses between front and rear wheels on the FL drive train - don't think I would run with different tyre pressures front and rear!
Softer tyre = smaller radius = problems.
LR have always recommended the same front and rear although they seem to have changed their minds a few times on the pressures.
Listen to what others have found good and make your own mind up.
Try a few settings and see what you prefer but keep them the same front and rear for all solo running. :rolleyes:
When towing using slightly higher rears may compensate for the extra load to increase the rear diameter to the same as the fronts. :)

Above assumes that you have 4 tyres of the same make, type, size and tread wear?
If not then all bets are off and you just takes a chance on whatever happens. :):)
 
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I have to agree with TD here.

All 4 tyres the same. If you check my post you'll notice I said I increase the rears only when I tow a heavy trailer or caravan.

S.:cool:
 
It could also be worth looking at what the tyre manufacturer suggests, if they have a suggestion.

They will know what sort of carcase strength they built into the things, sidewall strength is pretty much an unknown for theuser, but the designer knows what they built in :)
 
The latest and revised LR recommended pressure is 30psi all round for all load conditions.

Thats what the handbook for my 2005 Freelander states and I have kept them at 30psi for the last 3 years. Interestingly I have noticed more wear in the centre of the tyres.
 
Thats what the handbook for my 2005 Freelander states and I have kept them at 30psi for the last 3 years. Interestingly I have noticed more wear in the centre of the tyres.

Aha - that means that like me, you probably don't go round sharp corners fast enough, ahem. :confused:

As I've said I now run at 26psi and the tyres wear equally over the entire width of the tread. :)

I used the Continental tyre loading calculator based on the kerb weight of the Freelander + an estimate of the 'stuff' in the back and guess what - the chart says 26psi - good enough for me. ;)
 
I run 28 psi all round but up the pressure in rears to 32 psi when the caravan is on the back , this seems to work for me with the tyres i have if i put 30 psi in front it seems to be a bit too much when hitting pot holes and there a plenty of them!
 

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