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Kumho tires
by hmfig
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Apr 29, 2007 (7:52 pm)
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We just bought a 2005 LR3 with 22,000 miles on Friday, not from a LR dealer. It's our 1st LR. Two people have commented that the back tires look like they aren't sitting straight. I started reading this forum to see what I could find out and now I'm freaked out! My tires look brand new and they are Kumho Solus. Does anyone have these or know anything about them? I'm not familiar w/them. So what's the bottom line? These trucks have an alignment problem and an original tire problem? And I need to have the tires rotated every 5k? I'm wondering if we should buy something else w/out so many problems...
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- #62 of 170
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LR3 HSE update
by koesler
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Apr 30, 2007 (4:03 am)
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Well, I just had my 22,500 mile free vehicle service -complete with a wash & detail, and a free loaner to drive ! I'm totally happy with Land Rover and the LR3. My tires are 60% worn and I've rotated twice. The brakes are still good too and I've had NO problems to complain about ! The same was true for my 2000 DII - it was perfect as well ! That is NOT something I can say about the Mercedes', BMW or Toyota's I've had (9 Benzes, 5 Toys, 1 BMW and numerous other vehicles). They were all nothing but problems - but not the LR's.
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- #63 of 170
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Re: Kumho tires [hmfig]
by british_rover
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Apr 30, 2007 (5:24 am)
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Replying to: hmfig (Apr 29, 2007 7:52 pm)
For optimum wear you should rotate the tire on any car every 5-7k miles. The LR3 weighs over 3 tons once you load it down with a couple of passengers and cargo so it is going to wear tires down faster then most other vehicles in its class. What is the tread wear raiting on the Kumhos?
You can call a LR dealer give them your VIN and ask the TSB regarding rear tire Camber/Caster needs to be done.
Edit:
Which type of Solus model tire was it? Just glancing at the different kinds avaliable on Tire Rack I don't think any of them have the load rating sutiable for the LR3's mass. None of the ones that show up on tire rack are avaliable in size 17 or 18 though so maybe yours are different.
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Re: Kumho tires [british_rover]
by hmfig
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Apr 30, 2007 (6:21 am)
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Replying to: british_rover (Apr 30, 2007 5:24 am)
They are Solus KH15, 255/60R18 108H. I know nothing about tires so I dn't know if they are the right ones for the LR or not, but I guess I need to find out!
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- #65 of 170
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Re: Kumho tires [hmfig]
by british_rover
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Apr 30, 2007 (6:26 am)
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Replying to: hmfig (Apr 30, 2007 6:21 am)
Hmmhh I can't find any US specs for that tire. Are you in Canada or something?
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Re: Kumho tires [british_rover]
by hmfig
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Apr 30, 2007 (8:13 am)
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Replying to: british_rover (Apr 30, 2007 6:26 am)
No, I'm in the US. I looked for it on the Kumho site and they are listed if you search for tires under the size tab. But there wasn't much info. I'm wondering where these tires came from. Maybe they are a discontinued model or something. I just made an appt w/the LR dealer for Thurs to check out everything. I have a couple other minor things to get fixed. Can a normal tire place rotate and align this truck or does it require something special from the dealer?
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Re: Kumho tires [hmfig]
by british_rover
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Apr 30, 2007 (9:06 am)
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Replying to: hmfig (Apr 30, 2007 8:13 am)
I think you are right they must be discontinued tires. Ask them to make sure they are up to the load raiting required for the LR3.
As to rotate and alignment any good tire shop should be able to do it provided they have the newest equipment.
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Re: LR3 Tire Issues [dnrpoll]
by doug213
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May 25, 2007 (1:10 pm)
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Replying to: dnrpoll (Apr 29, 2007 5:39 am)
I have a 2006 LR3. The 4 tires on the vehicle started to wear around the 24000km mark. Al;l four tires need replacing. When I first heard the noise I took the vehicle into the dealer. They said right away that I need a wheel alignment. It seemed odd that they new the problem so quickly. When I asked if it was common the service person backpedaled and said no it is just probably that. After. Before I( went back to the dealer I researched the issue on the internet and found it is a very common problem. After confronting the service person upon my return he eventually said it does happen from time to time but that it was the Goodyear tires. If I switched brands the problem would go away. He also said that the dealer now recommends alignment inspections every 12,000 km's. Nice to tell me that now after the first set of tires are ruined. I sent an e-mail to Land Rover Canada explaining the situation. The person who was checking their e-mail accidentally replied instead of forwarding the e-mail. Her comments were "here is another one the same issue!!! After replying back to her she quickly tried to cover her tracks. Land Rover Canada was very polite and called the dealer but would do nothing to stand behind the vehicle. You bought you own it it's your problem and the dealers problem. They again said the alignment should be checked every 12,000 km's. My opinion was if they new this why are the owners not advised? I would prefer to pay $50 to have the alignment checked rather than having to buy new tires every year! It dissapoints me that a company like Land Rover does not support it's customers.
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Re: LR3 Tire Issues [doug213]
by ssp1
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May 25, 2007 (3:31 pm)
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Replying to: doug213 (May 25, 2007 1:10 pm)
At LR Mission Viejo, they paid for 50% - put on a new set of Michelins. I talked to tire people and they all said rotate every 5,000 miles. I am going to do that and not expect more than 25K at best given the wieght of the vehicle.
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Re: LR3 Tire Issues [ssp1]
by gillz
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Jun 14, 2007 (12:56 am)
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Replying to: ssp1 (May 25, 2007 3:31 pm)
I have a 2007 HSE with 8000mi. Also go to LR Mission Viejo (Calif) and took the opportunity to request tire rotation/balance at the same time as the 7500mi service. LRMV suggested full wheel alignment at the same time and said that the suspension can change as it 'settles in' causing premature tire wear...
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