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DALEK
 


Member Since: 28 Jul 2011
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Maya GoldDiscovery 3
Tyre pressures for D3

Does anyone have the ideal tyre pressures for a Disco 3 with 19 inch wheels? I only tend to use it on road and it can have between 2-5 people on board. The sticker on the door says 33-36 but they look a bit low. I know it is a really basic question but the cost of fuel and tyres I think it is better to ask a basic question and have it right! Embarassed

Thanks guys.
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Post #894207Tue Feb 07 2012 5:32pm
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LT
 


Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
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2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

I run 34.5 on the front and 38 on rear for every day use, increasing the rear psi if I've got a heavy load to carry for any distance. I use these figures on both 18" and 19" tyres and they suit me well.

It's a personal choice to suit your driving style etc. and also dependent on your tyres. Some brands perform better with a higher psi than others.

Try experimenting in the ranges 33-36 front and 36-40 rear and see how you get on.

I use my own gauge that I check against a calibrated one from time to time, as gauges are notorious for being inaccurate if not well looked after i.e those at service stations.

As for mpg, I average 27 (combination of long motorway journeys and short trips) and my Pirelli ATR's should last me a good 50k miles (18"). My 19" Pirelli ATR's would have done 50k miles, but I had some worn suspension parts that resulted in the inner edge of the n/s front tyre wearing low after 45k miles.
  
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M3DPO
 


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England 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Baltic BlueDiscovery 3

I have found 36 on the front and 38/42 on the rear, I run GY Wranglers and find whilst you may get a better ride with lower pressure Wanglers wear with flats on the outside edge particularly on the rear, also the steering is definitely lighter.
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Barry C-All
 


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United Kingdom 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

Hi, I run 36 front, 44 rear in all conditions, and always on road. During the warmer months, I also tow a caravan of 1500Kg at the same pressures. The D3 is on 19 inch Michelin latitudes, cannot fault the ride or the handling and they are predominantly absolutely silent.
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Post #894465Wed Feb 08 2012 2:14am
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DALEK
 


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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Maya GoldDiscovery 3

Cheers guys, I will try 36-40 which is higher than I run at the moment so I will see how that goes.

Thanks for the advice.
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Post #894482Wed Feb 08 2012 7:25am
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