Get Tyres -> TYRE CARE Guide for Land Rover Evoque SUV 2020

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If the vehicle has been parked in

strong sunlight, or used in high

ambient temperatures, do not reduce

the tyre pressures. Move the vehicle

into the shade an allow the tyres to

cool before re-checking the

TYRE CARE

Do not drive the vehicle if a tyre is

damaged, excessively worn, or

incorrectly inflated.

Avoid contaminating the tyres with

vehicle fluids as they may cause

damage to the tyre.

pressures.

Avoid spinning the wheels. The forces

released can damage the structure of

the tyre and cause it to fail.

CHECKING THE TYRE PRESSURES

If wheel spin is unavoidable due to a

loss of traction (in deep snow for

example), do not exceed the 50 km/h

(30 mph) point on the speedometer.

Note: Tyre condition should be checked after

the vehicle has been used off-road. As soon as

the vehicle returns to a normal, hard, road

surface, stop and check for damage to the

tyres.

All of the vehicle's tyres (including the spare)

should be checked regularly for damage, wear

and distortion. If you are in any doubt about the

condition of a tyre, have it checked immediately

by a tyre repair centre or your Land Rover

Dealer/Authorised Repairer.

TYRE PRESSURES

Never drive your vehicle if the tyre

pressures are incorrect.

Tyre information label location.

Tyre pressures should be checked

regularly using an accurate pressure

gauge, when the tyres are cold.

Pressure checks should only be

carried out when the tyres are cold,

and the vehicle has been stationary

for more than three hours. A hot tyre

at, or below, recommended cold

inflation pressure, is dangerously

under-inflated.

The following procedure should be used to

check and adjust the tyres pressures.

1. Remove the valve cap.

2. Firmly attach a tyre pressure gauge/inflator

to the valve.

3. Read the tyre pressure from the gauge and

add air if required.

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4. If air is added to the tyre, remove the gauge

and re-attach it before reading the

pressure. Failure to do so may result in an

inaccurate reading.

TYRE PRESSURE COMPENSATION

FOR LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE

CHANGES

A colder ambient local temperature will reduce

pressure within the tyre. An effect is to

decrease sidewall height and to increase tyre

shoulder wear with the potential for tyre failure.

Vehicle dynamics could also be adversely

affected.

5. If the tyre pressure is too high, remove the

gauge and allow air out of the tyre by

pressing the centre of the valve. Refit the

gauge to the valve and check the pressure.

6. Repeat the process, adding or removing air

as required, until the correct tyre pressure

is reached.

Tyre pressures can be adjusted to compensate

before the start of the journey. Alternatively,

tyre pressures can be adjusted when the area

of lower ambient temperature is reached.

7. Refit the valve cap.

TYRE VALVES

In this situation, the vehicle must be left in the

ambient local temperature for at least one hour

before tyre pressure is adjusted.

Keep the valve caps screwed down firmly to

prevent water or dirt entering the valve. Check

the valves for leaks when checking the tyre

pressures.

To compensate for colder ambient

temperatures, tyre pressures should be

increased by 0.14 bar (2 psi, 14 kPa) for each

10°C (20°F) decrease.

PUNCTURED TYRES

Do not drive the vehicle with a

punctured tyre. Even if the punctured

tyre has not deflated, it is unsafe to

use, as the tyre may deflate suddenly

at any time.

Note: Ensure that correct tyre pressures are

maintained when moving to areas of differing

ambient temperature.

TYRE PRESSURE COMPENSATION -

HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES

REPLACEMENT TYRES

Do not fit cross ply tyres.

Tyre pressure temperature compensation

Ambient tempera- Pressure compensa-

Do not fit tubed tyres.

Do not rotate tyres around the vehicle.

ture °C (°F)

tion bar (psi, kPa)

If the use of tyres not recommended by

Land Rover is unavoidable, ensure

that you read and fully comply with the

tyre manufacturer’s instructions.

20 (68)

use label

30 (86)

+ 0.14 (2, 14)

+ 0.28 (4, 28)

+ 0.41 (6, 41)

40 (104)

50 (122)

Ideally, tyres should be replaced in sets of 4. If

this is not possible, replace the tyres in pairs

(both front or both rear). When tyres are

replaced, the wheels should always be

re-balanced and alignment checked.

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Tyres -> TYRE CARE for Your Land Rover Evoque SUV 2020

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