Stage 1 V8
Tyres & Tyre Pressures

Recommended Tyres

At the time of production the recommended tyre size for the Series 3 109 V8 was 7.50 x 16. There is, of course, now available a metric sized equivalent in the 235/85.16 which, although slightly wider than the original, has the same diameter and therefore does not interfere with the gearing or speedometer reading.

Tyres are a very personal choice depending on intended use and budget but the following are what Land Rover originally recommended for the model:

Make Type
Dunlop Trakgrip 6 ply cross-ply
Goodyear Hi-miler 6 ply cross-ply
Avon Ranger Mk II HS nylon 6 ply cross-ply
Michelin XCM +S4 Radial ply
Michelin XS Radial ply

Tyre Pressures

Using the correct tyre pressures are vital to prolong tyre life, obtaining optimum fuel economy and ensuring safe handling inthe prevailing conditions. Land Rovers' recommendations for tyre pressures are as follows:

 Conditions
 Laden

Unladen
 

Unit
 Front Rear Front Rear
Below 70mph (112kph)
kg/sq.cm
lb/sq.in
bars
1.8
25
1.72
2.5
36
2.48
1.8
25
1.72
1.8
25
1.72
Over 70mph (112kph)
kg/sq.cm
lb/sq.in
bars
2.24
32
2.2
3.02
42
3.0
2.24
32
2.2
2.24
32
2.2
Towing
kg/sq.cm
lb/sq.in
bars
2.24
32
2.2
3.02
42
3.0
2.24
32
2.2
2.24
32
2.2
Cross-country
kg/sq.cm
lb/sq.in
bars
1.1
15
1.03
1.8
26
1.79
1.1
15
1.03
1.8
26
1.79

For mixed running conditions where 70mph (112kph) may be exceeded, use higher tyre pressures.

Keep the spare wheel at the highest pressure and deflate as necessary if needed.