Tires
CARING FOR YOUR TIRES
Tires
WARNING
Avoid tire spinning. The forces created by
rapidly spinning a tire can cause failure of, or
damage to, the tire structure.
WARNING
DEFECTIVE TIRES ARE DANGEROUS! Do not
drive if any tire is damaged, is excessively
worn, or is inflated to an incorrect pressure.
If a tire does spin, never exceed the 35 mph
point indicated on the speedometer.
ALWAYS replace worn or defective tires with
the factory recommended specification (see
‘WHEELS & TIRES’, page 276). Failure to do
so may affect the safe handling of the vehicle.
Do not allow anyone to stand near, or directly
in line with, a tire that may spin.
Tire pressures
Always drive with consideration for the
condition of the tires, and regularly inspect the
tread and side walls for any sign of distortion
(bulges), cuts or wear.
Correctly inflated tires will ensure that you
enjoy the best combination of tire life, ride
comfort, fuel economy and road handling.
Under-inflated tires wear more rapidly, can
seriously affect the vehicle's road handling
characteristics and fuel consumption, as well
as increase the risk of tire failure. Over-inflated
tires give a harsher ride, wear unevenly and are
more prone to damage.
The most common causes of tire failure are:
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Bumping against curbs
Driving over deep potholes in the road.
Driving with under- or over-inflated tires
NOTE: If possible, protect tires from
contamination by oil, grease, fuel and other
automotive fluids.
Tire pressures should be checked at least once
a week with normal road use, but should be
checked DAILY if the vehicle is used off-road.
Safety practices
Check the pressures (including the spare
wheel) when the tires are cold - be aware that it
only takes 3 miles (5 km) of driving to warm the
tires sufficiently to affect the tire pressures.
The way you drive has a great deal to do with
your tire mileage and safety. Cultivate good
driving habits for your own benefit.
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Observe posted speed limits
NOTE: Air pressure naturally increases in warm
tires. If it is necessary to check the tires when
they are warm (after the vehicle has been driven
for a while), the pressure may have increased
by up to 6 lbf/in (41 kPa). In this circumstance,
NEVER let air out of the tire in order to match
the recommended pressures.
Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
Avoid potholes and objects on the road
Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against
the curb when parking
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Avoid wheel spin
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Discovery |
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| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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| Language | English |
| Product Name | Range Rover |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Petrol |
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| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
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