Range Rover: Avoiding flat spots - Tires - Range Rover Owner's ManualRange Rover: Avoiding flat spots

In order to minimize flat spotting, the tire pressures can be increased to the maximum as stated on the tire sidewall, for the period when the vehicle is stationary. Tires must be returned to the specified running pressures before driving.

    Replacement tires
    Always fit replacement tires of the same type, and wherever possible, of the same make and tread pattern. If the use of tires not recommended by Land Rover is unavoidable, ensure that you read, a ...

    Tire degradation
    Tires degrade over time due to the effects of ultraviolet light, extreme temperatures, high loads, and environmental conditions. It is recommended that all tires, including the spare, are replaced ...

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    Off-road recovery
    If the towing points are to be used for off-road recovery, it is essential that off-road driver training covering recovery techniques is undertaken. Further information on off-road driver training ...

    Engine Overheating
    The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating. There is an engine coolant temperature gauge on the instrument panel cluster. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . The vehicle ma ...

    When It Is Time for New Tires
    Factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions affect the wear rate of the tires. Treadwear indicators are one way to tell when it is time for new ...