Recent content by seamist32000

Thank you, I now feel confident to have them change the tyres around again when I get the new ones. I was just concerned that I might look a bit too pedantic about it. I do get the message about the VCU (I am so worried about it that the vehicle is barely driven) so will get it checked at the...

Thank you for the reply teddywood. The two I have on the front are Michelin (2005 I think) and the two new ones on the rear are Hankook. I am concerned about the fact that they are not all the same make. The ones on the rear had also been Michelin, one of which was 14 years old.

Sorry for the delay in updating following your suggestions. We changed the tyres around but decided some were just too old anyway - one was 14 years old! So I have had two new tyres fitted to the rear and the other best two are on the front. My husband reckons this has sorted the problem so...

Thank you for all input on this :) I will continue not to drive the FL until we have swapped the largest tyres to the rear. Also, we will see if we can have a go at the VCU test. After we have done this I shall report back. Garage bodges: One of the local LR dealers neglected to...

Thank you for the help so far. Have had a good look at the tyres and there is no evidence of "sawtooth" tread wear - I am assuming that is good news? Nodge68 - It is interesting to read of your experience with your tyres and sorry to hear about the VCU being stiff now. I assumed that all...

Thank you for that link - I will study them later as I have an appointment now.

Yes, MadHatMan this is what I have now read. Any new tyres predate our ownership of the FL so I suspect this may be what has happened. Hoping to rescue situation before serious damage but we may be too late.

Thank you for the reply. Just been out to look at the tyres: All same make (Michelin) and size although front nearside is a different tread pattern. Sorry but I am not sure what you mean by the "sawtooth" but on the three other tyres there is a little wiggly line over each of the tread...

Thank you for your reply. I am sure that the current situation is that there is more tread on the front tyres unfortunately. Worth swapping them before it is driven again? The garage say that they did check the joints but I will be specific when I next speak with them.

Hi everyone I hope you can advise me please. I introduced myself in December when I joined the forum. My FL is vibrating as I accelerate; not very noticeable at 30mph in the lanes and town but when I accelerate onto the dual carriageway and on open roads it is very evident (to me) at 50mph. When...

Thank you for the Welcome Hman :) Amazing amount of info and advice on this site - thank you to all those who share their knowledge and experience. I have spent hours searching and reading today and am quite bog-eyed now!

Hello to all, I have had my beautiful Freelander V6 for nearly 3 years. Very low mileage at just 40,000 miles. She has just become a teenager and is now presenting problems unfortunately. This is partly down to my not understanding her requirements and I so wish I had read these forums before...