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Checking tire pressures
The following procedure should be used to 
check and adjust the tire pressures:
1.Remove the valve cap. 
2.Firmly attach a tire pressure gauge/inflator 
to the valve.
3.Read the tire pressure from the gauge. If 
required, add air to the tire.
4.If air is added to the tire, remove the gauge 
from the valve and re-attach it before 
checking that the pressure is correct. 
Failure to remove and re-attach the gauge 
from the valve could cause the gauge to 
show an incorrect reading.
5.If too much air is added, remove the gauge 
from the valve and allow air out of the tire 
by pressing the center of the valve. 
Reconnect the gauge to the valve, and 
check that the air pressure is correct.
6.Refit the valve cap.
Note: It is an offence in certain countries to 
drive a vehicle with tires that are not inflated in 
accordance with the vehicle’s proper use.Valves
Keep the valve caps screwed down firmly - they 
prevent dirt from entering the valve. Check the 
valve for leaks (listen for a tell-tale hissing) 
when you check the tire pressure.
Tire wear 
The tires fitted as original equipment to your 
vehicle have wear indicators moulded into the 
tread pattern. When the tread has worn down to 
1.6 mm (1/16 in.) the indicators start appearing 
at the surface of the tread pattern, producing 
the effect of a continuous band of rubber across 
the width of the tire.
A tire MUST be replaced as soon as an indicator 
band becomes visible or the tread depth 
reaches the minimum permitted by legislation.
Note: If tire wear is uneven (on one side of the 
tire only) or becomes abnormally excessive, the 
wheel alignment should be checked by your 
Retailer.
Tread depth must be checked regularly (at 
every maintenance service, or more 
frequently). Always replace a tire before the 
tread reaches a remaining depth of 1.6 mm 
(1/16 in.). DO NOT drive with tires worn to this 
limit, the safety of the vehicle and occupants 
will be adversely affected.
Note: After off-road use, check to make sure 
there are no lumps or bulges in the tires or 
exposure of the ply or cord structure. Loading 
conditionskPa bar lbf/in
2
Normal 
operating 
conditionsF 230 2.3 33
R 250 2.5 36
Loaded to 
Minimum 
GVWF 230 2.3 33
R 290 2.9 42
Compact 
spare tire (all 
conditions)420 4.2 60
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Punctured tires
Your vehicle is fitted with tubeless tires, which 
may not leak if penetrated by a sharp object, 
provided the object remains in the tire. If you 
are aware of this occurring, reduce speed 
immediately and drive with caution until the 
spare wheel can be fitted. 
A puncture of this kind will eventually cause the 
tire to lose pressure, which is why regular (and 
frequent) checking of tire pressures is 
important. Punctured or damaged tires must be 
permanently repaired or replaced as soon as 
possible - if in doubt, seek expert advice. 
DO NOT DRIVE WITH A PUNCTURED TIRE.
Replacement tires
Wheel rims and tires are matched to suit the 
handling characteristics of the vehicle. For 
safety, ALWAYS check that replacement tires 
comply with the original specification shown in 
WHEELS & TIRES, 337, and that the load and 
speed ratings shown on the side wall are the 
same as that of the original equipment. Contact 
your Land Rover Retailer for further 
information or assistance.
Tires of the correct size and type, but of 
different make have widely varying 
characteristics. It is therefore recommended 
that only Land Rover approved tires are fitted to 
all wheels. 
Ideally, tires should be replaced as sets of four, 
but if this is not possible, replace the tires as 
axle sets. When replacing tires in axle sets, 
always fit the new tires to the rear axle.
Always have the wheels and tires re-balanced 
after replacing.WARNING
ALWAYS use the same make and type of 
radial-ply tires front and rear. DO NOT use 
bias-ply tires, or interchange tires from front 
to rear.
Your vehicle is fitted with road wheels that 
will NOT accept inner tubes. DO NOT fit a 
tubed tire.
DO NOT replace wheels with any type other 
than genuine Land Rover parts. Wheels and 
tires are designed for both off-road and 
on-road use and have a very important 
influence on vehicle handling. Alternative 
wheels which do not meet original equipment 
specifications should not be fitted.
Always ensure replacement tires have the 
correct rating and specifications (e.g. load 
index, size, speed rating) for your vehicle. 
Contact your Land Rover Retailer for more 
information.
When using tires other than those 
recommended by Land Rover, do not exceed 
the speed capacity recommended by the 
manufacturer.
Tire use after vehicle storage
After a long period of a vehicle standing, tires 
may become locally distorted with a flat area. 
This will cause an uneven ride for a few miles 
until the tires have warmed up and the ‘flat’ 
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SNOW CHAINS
Snow chains are designed for use on hard 
surface roads in extreme conditions only, and 
are not recommended for off-road use. If it is 
necessary to fit snow chains to your vehicle, 
ALWAYS observe the following:
•Snow chains can ONLY be fitted to the front 
axle of vehicles equipped with 17 or 18 
wheels. 
•It is recommended that ONLY Land Rover 
approved chains are used - these are 
designed for your vehicle and will eliminate 
any risk of damage to other components. 
Approved snow chains are only available 
from a Land Rover Retailer.
•Always adhere to the snow chain fitting and 
retensioning instructions, and the speed 
limitations recommended for varying road 
conditions. NEVER exceed 50 km/h 
(30 mph).
•ONLY fit snow chains in pairs.
•NEVER fit snow chains to a compact spare 
wheel.
•Avoid tire damage by removing the chains 
as soon as the road is free from snow.
For further information about approved snow 
chains, consult your Land Rover Retailer.
WARNING
DO NOT fit unapproved snow chains - this 
could damage tires, wheels, suspension and 
brake components and could result in damage 
to the bodywork of the vehicle.Directional tires
*
Directional tires give greater benefit when they 
rotate in a forward direction, i.e., when the 
vehicle is moving forward. They give enhanced 
levels of deep-water grip while still maintaining 
low tire noise generation.
Should a tire be fitted to a vehicle in the wrong 
directional sense, these benefits will only be 
maintained if the tire is remounted to the rim so 
that it rotates in the direction indicated on the 
sidewall.
Typical direction indicators are shown in the 
illustration below.
A
B
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TIRE MARKINGS
1.The ‘P’ indicates the tire is for passenger 
vehicles.
2.This three-digit number gives the width in 
millimetres of the tire from sidewall edge to 
sidewall edge. In general, the larger the 
number, the wider the tire.
3.This two-digit number, known as the 
aspect ratio, gives the tires ratio of height 
to width (this is also known as the tire 
profile). The lower the number, the shorter 
the tire’s sidewall. 
4.The ‘R’ stands for radial. Radial ply 
construction of tires has been the industry 
standard for the past 20 years.5.This two-digit number is the wheel or rim 
diameter in inches. If you change your 
wheel size, you will have to purchase new 
tires to match the new wheel diameter.
6.This two- or three-digit number is the tires 
load index. It is a measurement of how 
much weight each tire can support. 
Note: You may not find this information 
on all tires because it is not required by law.
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7.The speed rating denotes the speed at 
which a tire is designed to be driven for 
extended periods of time. The ratings range 
from 99 mph to 186 mph. These ratings are 
listed in the following table. 
Note: You may not find this information 
on all tires because it is not required by law.
8.This begins with the letters ‘DOT’ and 
indicates that the tire meets all Federal 
standards. The next two numbers or letters 
are the plant code where it was 
manufactured, and the last four numbers 
represent the week and year the tire was 
built. For example, the numbers 3197 
means the 31st week of 1997. The other 
numbers are marketing codes used at the 
manufacturers discretion. This 
information can be used to contact 
consumers if a tire defect requires a recall.
9.The ‘M+S’ or ‘M/S’ indicates that the tire 
has some mud and snow capability. Most 
radial tires have these markings, as they 
have some mud and snow capability.10.The number of plies indicates the number 
of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire. 
In general, the greater the number of plies, 
the more weight a tire can support. Tire 
manufacturers also must indicate the 
materials in the tire, which include steel, 
nylon, polyester, and others.
11.This number indicates the tires wear rate. 
The higher the treadwear number is, the 
longer it should take for the tread to wear 
down. For example, a tire graded 400 
should last twice as long as a tire graded 
200. 
12.his letter indicates a tires ability to stop on 
wet pavement. A higher graded tire should 
allow you to stop your vehicle on wet roads 
in a shorter distance than a tire with a lower 
grade. Traction is graded from highest to 
lowest as  AA, A, B, and C.
13.This number indicates the maximum load 
in kilograms and pounds that can be 
carried by the tire.
14.This letter indicates a tires resistance to 
heat. The temperature grade is for a tire 
that is inflated properly and not overloaded. 
Excessive speed, under-inflation or 
excessive loading, either separately or in 
combination, can cause heat build-up and 
possible tire failure. From highest to 
lowest, a tires resistance to heat is graded 
as A, B, or C.
15.This number is the greatest amount of air 
pressure that should ever be put in the tire 
under normal driving conditions. Letter Speed Rating - mph
Q99
R 106
S 112
T 118
U 124
H 130
V 149
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TIRE INFORMATION LABELS
Tire pressure label/placard (USA only)Two tire information labels are visible on the 
pillar behind the driver’s door (also known as 
the ‘B’ pillar), giving information specific to the 
wheel and tire equipment fitted to the vehicle 
when it was built. 
The top label contains information relating to 
tire and wheel sizes and recommended 
pressures for all wheel and tire combinations.
The lower label contains the following 
information:
•The maximum number of occupants (1), 
divided between the front (2) and rear (3) 
of the vehicle.
•The vehicle capacity weight (4), which 
includes the weight of the driver, 
passengers and cargo.
•The size of the tires (5) with which the 
vehicle was originally equipped, including 
the temporary spare (6).
•Cold inflation pressures for the front and 
rear tires (7), and compact spare tire (8).
Note: The label must not be changed, even if 
different wheels are fitted at a later stage.
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TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
SEE OWNER’S
MANUAL FOR
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
SEATING CAPACITYTOTAL 7FRONT  2 REAR  3 + 2
ORIGINAL TIRE SIZE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
FRONT
REAR
COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
COMPACT SPARE TIRE255/55R19
T175/80R90230kpa,  33PSI
290kpa,  42PSI
420kpa,  60PSI
The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 668kg or 1473lbs
RTC500490
MFD   BY   LANDROVER   IN   THE   UKDATE : MM/YYGVWR:  3230KG  (7121LB)
TESTMARK1234567890
TYPE :  MULTI - PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE
U.S.FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE
GAWR FRONT: 1450KG  (3197LB)
GAWR REAR: 1870KG  (4123LB)235/70R17 TIRES, 7.0JX17 RIMS, AT 230KPA (33PSI) COLD
235/65R18 TIRES, 8.0JX18 RIMS, AT 230KPA (33PSI) COLD
255/60R18 TIRES, 8.0JX18 RIMS, AT 230KPA (33PSI) COLD
255/55R19 TIRES, 8.0JX19 RIMS, AT 230KPA (33PSI) COLD
T175/80R19 TIRES, 5.5JX19 RIM, AT 420KPA (60PSI) COLD
235/70R17 TIRES, 7.0JX17 RIMS, AT 290KPA (42PSI) COLD
235/65R18 TIRES, 8.0JX18 RIMS, AT 290KPA (42PSI) COLD
255/60R18 TIRES, 8.0JX18 RIMS, AT 290KPA (42PSI) COLD
255/55R19 TIRES, 8.0JX19 RIMS, AT 290KPA (42PSI) COLD
T175/80R19 TIRES, 5.5JX19 RIM, AT 420KPA (60PSI) COLD
TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION
SEE OWNER’S
MANUAL FOR
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
SEATING CAPACITYTOTAL 7FRONT  2 REAR  3 + 2
ORIGINAL TIRE SIZE COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
FRONT
REAR
COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
COMPACT SPARE TIRE
255/55R19
T175/80R90230kpa,  33PSI
290kpa,  42PSI
420kpa,  60PSI
The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 668kg or 1473lbs
RTC500490
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Tire pressure label/placard (Canada only)
A tire information label is visible on the pillar 
behind the driver’s door (also known as the ‘B’ 
pillar).
The label contains information relating to tire 
and wheel sizes and recommended pressures 
for all wheel and tire combinations fitted to the 
LR3.
Note: The label must not be changed, even if 
different wheels are fitted at a later stage.UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
United States Department of 
Transportation/Uniform Tire Quality Grades
The following information relates to the tire 
grading system developed by the National 
Highway Traffic Safety Administration which 
will grade tires by tread wear, traction and 
temperature performance.
Note: Tires that have deep tread, and winter 
tires, are exempt from these marking 
requirements.
Quality grades, where applicable, can be found 
on the tire sidewall between the tread shoulder 
and maximum section width.
For example:
In addition to the marking requirements, 
passenger car tires must conform to Federal 
Safety Requirements.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating 
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested 
under controlled conditions on a specified 
government test course.
For example; a tire graded 150 would wear one 
and a half times as well on a government test 
course as a tire graded 100. However, the 
relative performance of tires depends on the 
actual conditions of their use, and may depart 
significantly from the norm due to variations in 
driving habits, service practices, and 
differences in road characteristics and climate.
H5769C
LANDROVERDATE :  MM/YYGVWR/PNBV :3230KG    (
 7121LB )ICES/NMB - 002
GAWR FRONT/PNBE AVANT :     1450KG   (
 3197LB )TIRES/ RIMS/PRESSURE (
COLD)
 /PNEUSJANTESPRESSION (
A FROID)
 /235/70R177.0JX17230KPA(
33PSI)
 (
33LB/PO2
)235/65R188.0JX18230KPA(33PSI) (33LB/PO2
)255/60R188.0JX18230KPA(33PSI) (33LB/PO2
)255/55R198.0JX19230KPA(33PSI) (33LB/PO2
)T175/80R195.5JX19420KPA(60PSI) (60LB/PO2
)GAWR REAR/PNBE ARRIER :     1870KG   (
 4123LB )TIRES/ RIMS/PRESSURE (
COLD)
 /PNEUSJANTESPRESSION (
A FROID)
 /235/70R177.0JX17290KPA(
42PSI)
 (
42LB/PO2
)235/65R188.0JX18290KPA(42PSI) (42LB/PO2
)255/60R188.0JX18290KPA(42PSI) (42LB/PO2
)255/55R198.0JX19290KPA(42PSI) (42LB/PO2
)T175/80R195.5JX19420KPA(60PSI) (60LB/PO2
)VIN :TYPE :TESTVIN1234567890MPV/VTUM
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Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, 
are; AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent a 
tire’s ability to stop on a wet pavement as 
measured under controlled conditions on 
specified government test surfaces of asphalt 
and concrete.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to a tire is based 
on straight-ahead braking tests, and does not 
include; acceleration, cornering, 
hydroplaning. or peak traction 
characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades, from highest to 
lowest, are, A, B, and C. These grades represent 
a tires resistance to the generation of heat, and 
its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under 
controlled conditions on an indoor laboratory 
test wheel.
Sustained high temperatures can cause the 
material of a tire to degenerate, and reduce the 
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to 
sudden tire failure.
‘C’ grade is the minimum performance level 
which all passenger car tires must meet under 
the Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) 
109.
Grades ‘B’ and ‘A’ represent higher levels of 
performance on the laboratory test than the 
minimum required by law.
WARNING
The temperature grade for a tire is 
established with the correct loading and 
inflation pressure. Excessive speed, under 
inflation, or overloading, either separately, 
or in combination, can cause heat build up 
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PRODUCTION OPTION WEIGHTS
(USA only)
This table lists the production options weights. 
To calculate the curb weight of your vehicle, 
add the weight of all production options to the 
basic curb weight for your vehicle.
Note: The table only lists optional equipment 
that weighs more than 1,4 kg (3 lb.). 
WARNING
Do not exceed the vehicle capacity weight 
(the total weight of driver, passengers and 
cargo) given on the tire information label, see 
TIRE INFORMATION LABELS, 276
Curb weight, no options fitted Tailgate badge kg lb.
V6 5-seat, 17 in. wheels LR3 2411 5315
V6 5-seat, 19 in. wheels LR3 2443 5386
V6 5-seat, 18 in. 5-spoke wheels LR3 SE 2462 5428
V6 5-seat, 19 in. wheels LR3 SE 2478 5463
V8 5-seat, 18 in. 10-spoke wheels LR3 V8 SE 2467 5439
V8 5-seat, 19 in. wheels LR3 V8 SE 2483 5475
V8 5-seat, 19 in. wheels LR3 V8 HSE 2503 5518
V6 7-seat, 17 in. wheels LR3 2468 5441
V6 7-seat, 19 in. wheels LR3 2500 5512
V6 7-seat, 18 in. 5-spoke wheels LR3 SE 2519 5553
V6 7-seat, 19 in. wheels LR3 SE 2535 5588
V8 7-seat, 18 in. 10-spoke wheels LR3 V8 SE 2525 5567
V8 7-seat, 19 in. wheels LR3 V8 SE 2541 5602
V8 7-seat, 19 in. wheels LR3 V8 HSE 2583 5694
Production options
Full-size 17 in. spare wheel 2 4.4
Full-size 18 in. 5-spoke spare wheel 4 8.8
Full-size 18 in. 10-spoke spare wheel 4.5 9.9
Full-size 19 in. spare wheel 8 17.6
Locking rear differential 2.3 5.1
Sunroof front, moonroof rear 27.3 60.1
Towing kit 5.0 11.0
Rear seat air conditioning 9.7 21.34
Navigation system 3.3 7.3
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Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
WARNING
Do not exceed the vehicle capacity weight 
(the total weight of driver, passengers and 
cargo) given, see TIRE INFORMATION 
LABELS, 276.
1.Locate the statement ‘The combined 
weight of occupants and cargo should 
never exceed XXXX kg or YYYY lb.’ on your 
vehicle’s placard, (see TIRE INFORMATION 
LABELS).
2.Determine the combined weight of the 
driver and passengers that will be riding in 
your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver 
and passengers from XXXX kg or YYYY lb. 
(weight given on placard).
4.The resulting figure equals the available 
amount of cargo and luggage load 
capacity. For example, if the ‘YYYY’ amount 
equals 1400 lb., and there will be five 150 
lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount 
of available cargo and luggage load 
capacity is 650 lb.: 
(5 x 150 = 750, and 
1400 - 750 = 650 lb.).
5.Determine the combined weight of luggage 
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That 
weight may not safely exceed the available 
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated 
in Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load 
from your trailer will be transferred to your 
vehicle. Consult TOWING, 216, to 
determine how this reduces the available 
cargo and luggage load capacity of your 
vehicle. (Subtract the trailer tongue load 
from the available cargo and luggage load 
capacity.)The number and weight of passengers will 
affect the cargo and luggage load capacity. In 
the example above, the cargo and luggage load 
capacity is 650 lb. However, if fewer 
passengers ride in the vehicle, the luggage load 
capacity will increase. If this vehicle carries 
three 150 lb. passengers, the cargo and 
luggage load capacity will increase to 950 lb.: 
(3 x 150 = 450 lb., and 1400 - 450 = 950 lb.).
If the passengers weigh more, the cargo and 
luggage load capacity will decrease.
WARNING
The weight of accessories must also be 
subtracted from the available cargo and 
luggage load capacity. If you are unsure of the 
weight of any accessories fitted to your 
vehicle, contact your Land Rover Retailer.
Overloading the vehicle will have an adverse 
affect on braking and handling 
characteristics, which could compromise 
your safety. Overloading a vehicle may also 
cause tire damage or failure. 
Never overload your vehicle.