Replace your Range Rover's tires when the tread reaches 2/32 of an inch, the point the U.S. Department of Transportation recommends, or sooner if a tire is damaged or aged. The best tires for a Range Rover are Land Rover-approved tires in the size, load index, and speed rating your vehicle specifies.
Replace a tire when its tread is worn to 2/32 of an inch, when it has damage such as a bulge, cut, or exposed cord, or when age has cracked or hardened the rubber.
Tread depth is measured in 32nds of an inch. The U.S. Department of Transportation recommends replacing tires at 2/32 of an inch, and federal standards require wear bars molded into the tread at that depth. Grip on wet roads starts to fall off before the tread reaches that point, so many drivers plan for new tires once they get close to 4/32 of an inch.
Age matters too. Tires degrade even when they are not used much, and NHTSA research found that tires age faster in warmer climates like Southern California. NHTSA does not set a specific age limit and defers to vehicle and tire makers, so check your owner's handbook and the tire maker's guidance.
Use the shallowest groove you find on each tire, not the average.
| Tread depth | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 10/32" to 11/32" | Typical depth on a new tire; some SUV, off-road, and winter tires start deeper | Check tread and pressure regularly and keep up with rotations. |
| About 4/32" | Part of George Washington's head is still covered in the quarter test; wet-road grip is reduced | Start planning replacement, especially before rainy weather or a long trip. |
| 2/32" | Tread is flush with the wear bars, and Lincoln's whole head shows in the penny test | Replace the tire now. This is the U.S. Department of Transportation's recommended replacement point. |
| Any depth, with damage | Bulges, cuts, exposed cords, or cracking in the sidewall or tread | Have the tire inspected right away. Damage can make a tire unsafe regardless of tread depth. |
Sources: U.S. Department of Transportation and NHTSA tread guidance as summarized by Bridgestone and Ford; Edmunds on NHTSA tire aging research. Read more in our guide on how to check tire tread depth.
Insert a penny into a tread groove with Lincoln's head pointing down. If you can see the top of his head, the tread is at or below 2/32 of an inch and the tire needs replacing.
Insert a quarter with Washington's head pointing down. If part of his head is covered, there is roughly 4/32 of an inch of tread left, which is a good time to start planning new tires.
Small raised bars sit across the bottom of the tread grooves. When the tread is level with them, the tire is worn to 2/32 of an inch.
A tread depth gauge reads in 32nds of an inch. Measure several grooves on every tire, including the inner and outer edges, where uneven wear often shows first.
Source: Land Rover USA Ownership FAQ (approved tire range). Our Parts Center and service advisors can help you choose the right tire for your VIN and wheel size.
Alignment sets the angles of the wheels so the tires meet the road evenly. When it is off, tires wear unevenly and need replacing sooner.
The vehicle pulls to one side, the steering wheel sits off-center when driving straight, or one edge of a tire is wearing faster than the rest.
Ask for an alignment check after hitting a curb or pothole hard, and after suspension or steering repairs.
Checking alignment when new tires go on helps them wear evenly from the start.
Rotating tires helps them wear more evenly. Learn why tire rotation is important.
Replace a tire when the tread reaches 2/32 of an inch, the U.S. Department of Transportation's recommended replacement point, or sooner if it has a bulge, cut, exposed cord, or age cracking. Many drivers plan for new tires around 4/32 of an inch because wet-road grip drops as tread wears.
Land Rover-approved tires in the size, load index, and speed rating your vehicle specifies on the tire placard and in the owner's handbook. Land Rover's approved range includes all-season and winter tires, with off-road tires approved for the Defender only.
Use the penny test, the quarter test, the built-in wear bars, or a tread depth gauge. Check several grooves on every tire, including the inner and outer edges.
NHTSA does not set a specific age limit and defers to vehicle and tire makers, so check your owner's handbook and the tire maker's guidance. Tires age faster in warm climates. The last four digits of the DOT code on the sidewall show the week and year the tire was made.
Ask for an alignment check if the vehicle pulls to one side, the steering wheel is off-center, or a tire is wearing unevenly, and after a hard curb or pothole impact, suspension or steering repairs, or new tires.
Land Rover Anaheim Hills, at 5401 East La Palma Avenue in Anaheim, can help you order the right tires for your vehicle and install them in our service department. Service is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Request the right tires and genuine parts for your Land Rover, then schedule installation with our service team.
