We spend a lot of time harping on about how important matched tyres are on the Freelanders. This is because they operate an active-on-demand system which engages the four wheel drive automatically when it believes one of the wheels is slipping. The problem with this is that if one or …
Here is a write up for a Land Rover magazine from one of our customers, Steve King, regarding his experience of damage which occurred to his Freelander 2 drivetrain. This is what can happen when you have mismatched tyres, so please check that yours are all the same make, model, size, …
Are you wondering what size tyres will fit your Freelander, or if you can change the wheels for some from a different vehicle? Well we have found this great little calculator which will help answer your questions. The results will give your the OEM options, however if you expand the …
How to check your Freelander tyre pressure: On the Freelander, not only can the wrong tyre pressure mean you use more fuel than you need to, but, if this makes the rolling radius of your tyres significantly different, it could cause damage to your drivetrain; quite a serious issue for …
Ever wondered when a cut in a tyre will be considered an MOT failure? If the cord is visible then it is automatically a fail for the MOT. If, however, the cord is not visible then it depends how big the cut is. If it is less than 25mm long …
Checking your tyre pressures on your Freelander regularly is crucial. On the Freelander 1, not only can the wrong tyre pressure mean you use more fuel than you need to, but if this makes the rolling radius of your tyres significantly different, it could cause damage to your drive train. …
The Land Rover wheel and tyre specifications for your Freelander 1 are: Wheel type and size: ⇒ Standard 51/2 J x 15″ steel ⇒ Option 51/2 J x 15″ alloy ⇒ Option 6.0 J x 16″ alloy ⇒ Option 6.0 J x 16″ alloy Tyre sizes: 51/2 J x 15″ …
What is the correct tyre pressure for your Freelander 1? There is a lot of confusion over this. Originally the handbook said it was 32psi. This was then found to cause premature tyre wear and the early models were recalled and a modification to their rear suspension was done. On …
You hear a lot of horror stories about the Freelander 1 – repeated head gasket failures; complete drive trains destroyed; engines blown up … – are they really THAT bad? The first thing to realise is that not all Freelander 1’s are made equal. Within the Freelander 1 range there …
Because a Freelander is a 4×4 vehicle the type of wheels and tyres you use are very important to ensure you do no damage to the drive train. Recommended Tyre Sizes The recommended tyre sizes for a Freelander 1 (1998 – 2006) are: 15 inch wheels: 195/80 R15 16 inch …
