Land Rover Defender Tyre Pressures

Manufacturer-recommended front and rear pressures for every Defender tyre size and variant — in psi, bar or kPa.

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How to check

Checking your Land Rover Defender tyre pressure

Two minutes at home or on a garage forecourt is all it takes.

Find your pressure

Look up your tyre size in the pressure chart, or check the sticker inside the driver's door jamb or fuel filler flap.

Check the tyres cold

Recommended figures are cold pressures — measure before driving, or at least a couple of hours after a journey.

Top up all four monthly

Check every tyre (and the spare) once a month and before long trips, then refit the valve caps securely.

Tyre Pressure Chart

Recommended pressures for your Land Rover Defender

Cold inflation pressures as recommended by Land Rover. Use the laden figures when the car is fully loaded with passengers or luggage.

Tyre sizeFrontFront (loaded)RearRear (loaded)
225/75 R15 DEFENDER 90 28 psi1.9 bar193 kPa ––– 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa –––
235/75 R15 105S DEFENDER 110 28 psi1.9 bar193 kPa ––– 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa –––
205/0 R16 T DEFENDER 110 28 psi1.9 bar193 kPa ––– 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa –––
205/80 R16 DEFENDER 110 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 44 psi3.0 bar303 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 67 psi4.6 bar462 kPa
205/80 R16 104S DEFENDER 90 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
205/80 R16 104T DEFENDER 90 28 psi1.9 bar193 kPa 28 psi1.9 bar193 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa
235/85 R16 DEFENDER 110 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 44 psi3.0 bar303 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 67 psi4.6 bar462 kPa
235/85 R16 114Q DEFENDER 110 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
235/85 R16 DEFENDER 90 28 – 30 psi1.9 – 2.1 bar193 – 207 kPa 28 – 44 psi1.9 – 3.0 bar193 – 303 kPa 35 – 40 psi2.4 – 2.8 bar241 – 276 kPa 35 – 74 psi2.4 – 5.1 bar241 – 510 kPa
235/85 R16 116N DEFENDER 90 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
235/85 R16 114Q DEFENDER 90 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 30 psi2.1 bar207 kPa 38 psi2.6 bar262 kPa 48 psi3.3 bar331 kPa
265/75 R16 108Q DEFENDER 110 28 psi1.9 bar193 kPa ––– 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa –––
750/0 R16 108S DEFENDER 90 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 44 psi3.0 bar303 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 67 psi4.6 bar462 kPa
750/80 R16 112S DEFENDER 90 29 psi2.0 bar200 kPa 44 psi3.0 bar303 kPa 35 psi2.4 bar241 kPa 67 psi4.6 bar462 kPa
255/70 R18 116H DEFENDER 110 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa
255/70 R18 116V DEFENDER 110 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa
255/70 R18 116H DEFENDER 90 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa
255/70 R18 116V DEFENDER 90 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa
255/65 R19 114H DEFENDER 110 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa
255/65 R19 114V DEFENDER 110 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa
255/65 R19 114H DEFENDER 90 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa
255/65 R19 114V DEFENDER 90 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa
255/60 R20 113H DEFENDER 110 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa
255/60 R20 113V DEFENDER 110 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa
255/60 R20 113H DEFENDER 90 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa
255/60 R20 113V DEFENDER 90 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa
275/45 R22 112W DEFENDER 110 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa
275/45 R22 112W DEFENDER 90 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 33 psi2.3 bar228 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa 36 psi2.5 bar248 kPa

Always double-check against the tyre placard inside the driver's door or your Land Rover handbook — pressures can vary by exact specification and year.

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Why it matters

The right pressure pays for itself

Tyres naturally lose around 1–2 psi a month, and more in cold weather — so even careful drivers end up under-inflated. Running your Defender below Land Rover's recommended pressure increases rolling resistance, which means more fuel burned, faster shoulder wear and longer braking distances in the wet.

Over-inflating isn't the answer either: too much air shrinks the tyre's contact patch, wearing the centre of the tread and making grip and ride quality worse. The recommended figures in the chart are the sweet spot — and if you're carrying a full load of passengers or luggage, switch to the laden values before you set off.

How pressure shapes your grip on the road

Under-inflated Only the shoulders touch — vague steering, extra fuel, hot edges
Correct pressure Full, even contact — best grip, wear and fuel economy
Over-inflated Just the centre grips — harsher ride, faster middle wear

The red zones are where a mis-inflated tyre carries the load — and where it wears out first.

Help & Advice

Tyre pressure questions, answered

What tyre pressure should a Land Rover Defender be?
It depends on your tyre size and variant — most Defender fitments sit roughly between 30 and 38 psi (about 2.1–2.6 bar). Use the chart on this page to find your exact size, and confirm against the sticker inside the driver's door jamb or your handbook.
Where do I find the recommended pressure on the car?
Most Land Rover models have a tyre placard inside the driver's door jamb; some print it inside the fuel filler flap or glovebox lid. It lists front and rear pressures for each approved tyre size, including fully-laden figures. The owner's handbook has the same table.
When should I use the laden pressures?
Use the laden (loaded) figures when the car is carrying close to a full load — four or five occupants, a packed boot, or towing. The extra pressure supports the added weight and keeps the car stable. Drop back to the normal figures once you've unloaded.
What's the difference between psi, bar and kPa?
They're just different units for the same pressure. UK forecourt gauges usually read psi (pounds per square inch), European handbooks often quote bar, and kPa (kilopascals) appears on many door stickers. 1 bar = 14.5 psi = 100 kPa — or simply switch units on the pressure chart.
How often should I check my tyre pressures?
Once a month, and always before a long journey or when loading the car up. Tyres lose air naturally, and a visual glance won't spot a few psi missing. Check them cold, and if one tyre keeps losing pressure faster than the rest, have it inspected — it may have a slow puncture.
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