Always check tyre inflation pressures using an
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)
- Section
- Repair › Always check tyre inflation pressures using an
When the indicators appear in 2 or more adjacent TYRE PRESSURES grooves, at 3 locations around the tyre, a new tyre must be fitted. Maximum tyre life and performance will be obtained only if tyres are maintained at the correct NOTE: DO NOT attempt to interchange pressures . tyres, e.g. from front to rear, as tyre wear produces characteristic patterns Tyre pressures must be checked at least once a week depending on their position. If tyre position is and preferably daily, if the vehicle is used off road. changed after wear has occured, the performance of the tyre will be adversely affected. The tyre inflation pressure is calculated to give the vehicle satisfactory ride and steering characteristics NOTE: Territorial vehicle regulations without compromising tyre tread life. For governing tyre wear MUST be adhered to. recommended tyre pressures in all conditions See GENERAL SPECIFICATION DATA, Information, Wheels and Tyres
Always check tyre inflation pressures using an
WHEELS INSPECTION
accurate gauge and inflate tyres to the
recommended pressures only .
Regularly check the condition of the wheels. Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, dented or has
Check and adjust tyre pressures ONLY
excessive runout.
tyres are cold, vehicle parked for three hours or more, or driven for less than 3 km, 2 miles at speeds below 65 km/h, 40 mph. Do not reduce inflation pressures if the tyres are hot or the vehicle has been driven for VALVES INSPECTION more than 3 km, 2 miles at speeds over 65 km/h, 402 mph, as pressures can increase by 0.4 bar, 6 lb/in Check condition of inflation valve. Replace any valve over cold inflation pressures. that is worn, cracked, loose, or leaking air. Check ALL the valve caps as they form a positive seal and keep dust out of the valve.
when the
tyre pressures including the spare. Refit
Parts & tools for this job For Land Rover Defender
- TOOLTyre pressure gaugeSearch: digital tyre pressure gauge
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 1/2 inch torque wrench
- TOOLBreaker barSearch: breaker bar
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