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Berliner Beer:
Just finished preparing the Bav Mobile for deep wading. Thanks to old Joe for helping out with the breathers. I checked the tyre pressures with my new guage to find very random pressures. I have checked the manual which states that the rear tyres should be 48 lbf/in and the front 28lbf/in. This is on 750 r16 radials which I have.  My question is why is there such a difference between the front and rear and what are the benefits. I use the Land Rover mainly on the road. Is this info correct or should I have equal pressures in front and rear :?  I want to be safe and acheive the best config for mpg. PS I have a front diff guard going spare (mill services) any one want to make me an offer :?:

TimM:
Don't ask me the logic behind it, but it doesn't sound wrong as my Discovery's Manual says my pressure should be 26psi at the front and 38 at the back.

Someone will know why shortly I'm sure.

jjsaul:
our book says the same

we run 32psi all round.

unless you are carrying huge loads / towing heavy trailers they are far too high at 48 on the rear to be confortable, it gets very skittish on damp roads if you have them that high.

Berliner Beer:
So whats the general concensus. Stick to the manual or do an allround at slightly less pressure. I dont cary big loads or tow?

TimM:

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Nothing yet........

Give it some more time, most users come on in the evenings, then you'll get a few more opinions  :wink:

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