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#138 of 170 Re: formulas [guardian63] by tidester HOST Mar 24, 2008 (9:26 pm)
Replying to: guardian63 (Mar 24, 2008 4:27 pm) I don't know whether there is a formula but a rule of thumb is that you want to adjust the tire pressure so that the tire's contact patch extends the full width of the tire. Land Rover surely has published pressures for different sized tires so, apparently, your dealer just didn't want to take the time to look it up.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#139 of 170 Re: formulas [guardian63] by british_rover Mar 25, 2008 (6:44 am)
Replying to: guardian63 (Mar 24, 2008 4:27 pm) Never heard of a formula for going to larger size tires before. Off the top of my head the recommended tire pressures for the LR3 are 32 front and 42 rear but just check on your driver's side door plate to see what they are. Try those tire pressures and see how the truck drives and sits with the new tires. Replies to this message: sohna99 (Mar 30, 2008 3:48 pm)
#140 of 170 LR3 V6 SE need new tires at 30k by sohna99 Mar 30, 2008 (3:48 pm)
Replying to: british_rover (Mar 25, 2008 6:44 am) Currently I have 26k but my dealer suggested me to change tires at 30k on next service. I have mentioned in my previous post what he suggested but I would like to ask all the LR3V6SE owners oppinion here whoever replaced the tires recently or while ago.   Is it possible if you guys let me know what brand, size and price you paid? Has anyone have tried Michelin from COSTCO?   Thanks in advance.
#141 of 170 Re: New Tire Available [guardian63] by gwelland May 20, 2008 (1:25 pm)
Replying to: guardian63 (Mar 19, 2008 5:29 pm) I've had the Nitto's 285/60-18 on my '05 LR3 HSE for the last 18 months. No problems at all other than the fact that I had to source a set of 18in wheels. One other fact to consider is that you can't stow a full size spare - maybe if it was deflated but that kind of defeats the object unless you have a compressor.   As regards performance, on-road the stock tyres have a firmer and better road feel. That's for sure. However, I do find the 80/60 profile provides a smoother ride overall and so long as you don't think you're driving a sports car I find them very satisfactory. Definitely noisier and softer ride than stock.   For off road the Nitto's definitely have more traction, particularly when in dusty or muddy conditions. For normal snow use, the Nitto's are great. For serious off trail snow use I wouldn't say that they are that much better than stock - my stock tyres always seemed OK in deep snow. The more aggressive Nitto tread pattern seems to help in low speed rock/gravel/mud traversal.   The Nitto's look bad-ass on the vehicle. They look like they belong. As regards wear and long term use, after 38'000 miles mine are still going strong with very moderate wear on the inside front and little wear at all on the rears. The stock tyres were junk in this respect and rapidly wore out for me plus did so in a manner than produced a tread pattern/block profile that was both unpleasant to drive with and noisy too.   YMMV. Replies to this message: shauncw (Jul 28, 2008 10:16 am) colorado4x4 (Nov 29, 2008 5:58 pm) gwelland (Nov 29, 2008 10:23 pm)
#142 of 170 Re: New Tire Available [guardian63] by sohna99 Jun 23, 2008 (7:21 am)
Replying to: guardian63 (Mar 19, 2008 5:29 pm) Have you bought the new tires yet and how did you like them? Any feedback will be appriciated.   I have LR3 SE V6 and which comes with 18" tire size. I have 28k miles and dealer told me I need to replace the tires at 30k. Anyone else with LR3 SE V6 with tire issues? What tire will you recommend? My dealer in Rocklin CA recommend Les Schwob Toyo Proxes SIT for $1200 (255/60/18) or Open Country HIT for $1400.
#143 of 170 Re: Tire issue here too for LR3 SE V6 [hellpie] by sohna99 Jun 23, 2008 (7:26 am)
Replying to: hellpie (Mar 15, 2008 10:14 pm) Any feedback after 3-4 months of replacing your tires? Do you recommend that to me? I owned LR3 V6. Replies to this message: hellpie (Jun 25, 2008 3:05 pm) sohna99 (Jul 31, 2008 9:21 am)
#144 of 170 Re: Tire issue here too for LR3 SE V6 [sohna99] by hellpie Jun 25, 2008 (3:05 pm)
Replying to: sohna99 (Jun 23, 2008 7:26 am) I am very happy with the Nexens. I've put about 5000 miles on them and so far no signs of premature wear or noise. Replies to this message: sohna99 (Jul 31, 2008 9:21 am)
#145 of 170 Re: Replacment tires [roblr3halifax] by ferrelltodd Jun 27, 2008 (7:05 pm)
Replying to: roblr3halifax (Oct 02, 2006 8:08 am) I agree with you that Goodyears are not very good tires. Any set I have owned have always been very noisy and they do not seem to last as long as they should. At least that seems to be the case. I have a 2004 Discovery and it cups the tires on the inside just like the LR3 does. Actually, I had a 2000 Discovery and it would also do the same thing. I think part of the problem is that LR puts a fairly aggressive Mud and Snow tire on the vehicle. Any aggressive tire that you drive on the pavement a lot will wear out fast. Thats my guess anyway. Just like running big mud tires on pavement a lot will shred them. Maybe a plain old street tire will last longer.
#146 of 170 Re: New Tire Available [gwelland] by shauncw Jul 28, 2008 (10:16 am)
Replying to: gwelland (May 20, 2008 1:25 pm) I too am in the market for some new tires on my 2006 LR3. I ran through my Goodyear Wranglers in about 22,000 miles. I've tried to get other tire recommendations, but the dealer has been hesitant.   I brought up the Nitto's, however, the dealer mentioned that since they are a wider tire, they would pull out some cable impacting the suspension...and that it happens 'all' the time and costs $400 to fix each time.   Any thoughts? Replies to this message: colorado4x4 (Nov 29, 2008 5:58 pm) gwelland (Nov 29, 2008 10:23 pm)
#147 of 170 Re: Tire issue here too for LR3 SE V6 [hellpie] by sohna99 Jul 31, 2008 (9:21 am)
Replying to: hellpie (Jun 25, 2008 3:05 pm) Hi Hellpie,   Any advise on Nexen tires? I read that you paid $110/each. What was the total came out after all 4 tires and balance+etc $$? Where did you get those tires? Does the loacl dealers like Leshwab carry those or need to order online thru tirerack?   My original tires are 255/60R18. Should I go to same size or 265/60R18 would work? Any problems with different size?   I called my dealer and he said few peoples have 265 instead 255 and that is fine.   What do you say? Any feedback from any LR3 owners will be appreciated. I need to buy new tires in next couple of weeks.   Thank you.

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