[email protected] wrote:
> Looked on google and it just came u with tons of rubbish
>
> don't have owners book and garage signs don't list old land rovers
> so any SIII owners know? Its an ex-MOD LWB 1979
>
> thanks
Owner's book :- 7.50x16 crossply 25/25 up to 250kg load, or 25/36 loaded
radial 25/25 , 25/42
Other recommendations vary up to about 28/60 loaded, but I would be inclined
to stick to the book figures.
Lower figures will give a better ride at the expense of handling, steering
effort and tyre life and to some extent fuel economy, but except on soft
ground don't go below about 22. (soft ground at low speed you can go to 15
or even 12 with tubes).
Higher figures will give better handling, longer tyre life, lighter steering
and better handling at the expense of a harsher ride, but don't go over
about 35/45. What is best depends on how you weigh up the above advantages
and disadvantages, but with some tyres, particularly radials with low ply
ratings, one or two psi will make a lot of difference - you may find it
worthwhile experimenting around the recommended figures.
JD
