Under Pressure
The long-serving Toyota Land Cruiser is synonymous with rugged offroad pursuits, becoming the vehicle of choice for those living life off the beaten path. The blocky squared-off design has not changed much in 40 years, and neither would it seem has the drivetrain, which usually consisted of a 4l engine coupled to a manual transmission.
Related: Is the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series good for new drivers?
Many improvements have been made to the 70 Series Land Cruiser, but one of the most surprising improvements of all is the introduction of a 4-cylinder turbodiesel 2.8GD-6 engine with 151 kW and 500 Nm. The 2.8GD-6 only makes 1 kW less than the 4.5D-4D V8 engine but produces 70 Nm more torque. The new Land Cruiser is also equipped with 16" wheels and tyres to keep all that power under control, but what should the tyre pressures be on the indomitable 'Cruiser?
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Inflation figures
If you are not sure what the tyre pressures on your Land Cruiser 70 Series should be, you can consult the owners manual or check the sticker found in the drivers door jamb. We have also included this handy chart so that you can keep those tyres properly inflated.
| Tyre Size | Front | Rear |
| 225/95R16C 118/116S | 2.5bar | 4.75bar |
| 250kpa | 475kpa | |
| 36psi | 69psi | |
| 265/70R16LT 115R | 2.5bar | 3.5bar |
| 250kpa | 350kpa | |
| 36psi | 51psi |
