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cinstone



Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
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England 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Keswick Green
Chalk test.

On a flat dry surface, draw a line of chalk across the width of the tyre. say about an inch wide, then roll the vehicle along the surface for a short distance and then check the chalk line to see where it has worn it off.

If the wear is mostly on the edges the tyre is under inflated. If it's mostly worn in the centre, but not on the edges it's over inflated. If it's fairly even across the width of the tyre and perhaps slightly less worn on the edges it's about right.

Chris. http://shropshirelandrovers.freeforums.org

2015 Defender 90 XS SW & Helen, 1964 IIa. Previously 2012 Defender 90 XS SW & 2008 90 XS SW.

Previous LR's: Michael, my 2008 Defender 90 XS SW.

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Post #120592 2nd Feb 2012 1:36pm
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leeds



Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
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Gin with your eagle like eyesight Razz you would have spotted that we run our 110's on BFG M/T 255/85/16.

We use these as our preferred all round tyre. Road noise? You are driving a Defender. Lets face it they have the aerodynamics of two large bricks, normally with all manner of c-rap (sorry useful, valuable items) in the back. Tyre road noise? Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter


Brendan
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ginjez



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2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 ST Santorini Black
Sorry Brendan but I did notice the mismatched wheels and the heavily laden suspension. Was that a fridge in the rear? Call in if time next time Thumbs Up Oh and it really looked like she needed a day with Zag Whistle
Post #120719 2nd Feb 2012 9:10pm
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leeds



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Mismatch wheel due a puncture we picked up at the weekend just as we come off a greenlane.

Yes fridge in the back was for PamW Thumbs Up

Clean by Zag? I think he would have a heart attack if he saw our 'fleet' of Land Rovers. They are used as they are meant to be used Thumbs Up It would take him more then a day to get it to Zag standard and about 10 minutes before we got it dirty again. Rolling with laughter


Brendan
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ginjez



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Alignment all checked today and all ok. It was suggested previous owner may have had it in diff-lock on hard surfaces Big Cry
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custom90



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Thought it may have been previous owner. If that was what did it how stupid do you have to be Rolling Eyes
Post #121028 3rd Feb 2012 8:49pm
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