Tire pressure
Land Rover Defender
Choose your engine and tire size. Pressures are for cold tires, front and rear.
36psi
Front
2.5 bar · 248 kPa
36psi
Rear
2.5 bar · 248 kPa
Keeping the right tire pressure on your Land Rover Defender is one of the easiest ways to drive safer and spend less on fuel. Under-inflated tires wear faster on the edges, over-inflated ones lose grip in the centre. Check them once a month and before a long trip.
Your tire, explained
255/70 R18 — what each number means, drawn to scale.
- Overall diameter
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- Sidewall height
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- Revolutions per mile
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Full pressure table
All engines and sizes for the Land Rover Defender. Your selection is highlighted.
| Engine | Tire | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Turbo I4 P300 | 255/70R18 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| 2.0L Turbo I4 P300 | 255/60R20 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 38 psi · 2.6 bar |
| 3.0L I6 P400 | 255/70R18 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| 3.0L I6 P400 | 255/60R20 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 38 psi · 2.6 bar |
| 5.0L V8 | 275/45R21 | 40 psi · 2.8 bar | 40 psi · 2.8 bar |
| 5.0L V8 | 275/40R22 | 42 psi · 2.9 bar | 42 psi · 2.9 bar |
| 2.0L I4 Diesel | 255/70R18 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| 2.0L I4 Diesel | 255/60R20 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 38 psi · 2.6 bar |
| 3.0L I6 Diesel | 255/70R18 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| 3.0L I6 Diesel | 255/60R20 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 38 psi · 2.6 bar |
| 2.0L Turbo I4 PHEV | 255/70R18 | 36 psi · 2.5 bar | 36 psi · 2.5 bar |
| 2.0L Turbo I4 PHEV | 255/60R20 | 38 psi · 2.6 bar | 38 psi · 2.6 bar |