Bubble in Tire
#22
Are these the 19 inch wheels? This has me wondering if I should go with a wheel and tire warranty or replace the tires when I get the car. I'd rather not have to do that though... it gets decent reviews on tire rack. That seems out of the norm to have multiple bubbles in only a short distance and would think that would be a defect
#23
Rim & Tire insurance should be an absolute mandate on this car. I have far surpassed the purchase price of the policy within one year in. First car I have had this policy on and worth every penny & then some!!!
I would really like to see how the XE drives with real performance summer tires. I bet it really transforms the car.
I would really like to see how the XE drives with real performance summer tires. I bet it really transforms the car.
#26
OOOUUCH! Ow! Stop hitting me!! $1400 for three years?!
I’m planning to upgrade my factory tires with 3-season performance tires soon. They’ll cost me about $500 mounted and balanced. I could replace them with brand new ones EVERY YEAR, and it won’t cost me much more than the insurance.
Are you sure the insurance is THAT HIGH?
I’m planning to upgrade my factory tires with 3-season performance tires soon. They’ll cost me about $500 mounted and balanced. I could replace them with brand new ones EVERY YEAR, and it won’t cost me much more than the insurance.
Are you sure the insurance is THAT HIGH?
#27
OOOUUCH! Ow! Stop hitting me!! $1400 for three years?!
I’m planning to upgrade my factory tires with 3-season performance tires soon. They’ll cost me about $500 mounted and balanced. I could replace them with brand new ones EVERY YEAR, and it won’t cost me much more than the insurance.
Are you sure the insurance is THAT HIGH?
I’m planning to upgrade my factory tires with 3-season performance tires soon. They’ll cost me about $500 mounted and balanced. I could replace them with brand new ones EVERY YEAR, and it won’t cost me much more than the insurance.
Are you sure the insurance is THAT HIGH?
#28
For those of you that haven't seen the recent Car and Driver magazine, they showcased their long term test (40K miles) with a 2017 XE 35t R-Sport AWD. Although the car came with black Venom 19" rims and Pirelli P7 all season tires, C & D asked for an additional set of 20" Propeller wheels and P Zero summers. C & D showered the car with praise (especially with the 20" set-up), but they went through multiple rims and tires, the first issue being a sidewall bubble after only 5 days of testing with a repeat on the replacement tire 6 weeks later. For winter they mounted Pirelli Sotozeros on the 19" rims, and Michigan potholes took one of the rear tires out. Once the weather improved, they re-mounted the 20 inchers / summer P Zeros. The XE lost both right side tires in May due to potholes then again in June with bent rims. October revealed bulging sidewalls on both fronts and an additional bent left rear rim with a chunk out of the tread, requiring another replacement tire.
Final death toll - 3 rims, 10 tires.
Final death toll - 3 rims, 10 tires.
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mosesbotbol (04-24-2018)
#29
OUCH some more!! They are KILLING you in Boston. In New York, an authorized refinishing is $170. Tire install at your dealer sounds high too… but I admit I haven’t tried getting my dealer to do new tires for me yet. I guess I’m in for a beating.
Judging from your collection of car bodies, I have to ask, Moose---do you consider yourself a punishing driver on tires?
Judging from your collection of car bodies, I have to ask, Moose---do you consider yourself a punishing driver on tires?
#30
OUCH some more!! They are KILLING you in Boston. In New York, an authorized refinishing is $170. Tire install at your dealer sounds high too… but I admit I haven’t tried getting my dealer to do new tires for me yet. I guess I’m in for a beating.
Judging from your collection of car bodies, I have to ask, Moose---do you consider yourself a punishing driver on tires?
Judging from your collection of car bodies, I have to ask, Moose---do you consider yourself a punishing driver on tires?
I am as gentle/careful a driver as they get. The XE is my better half's car, but she is careful too. Heck, I wash them once week, use MasterBlaster, etc...
The worst part on the wheel refinishing is they never get to match. I have had them redo wheels 3+ times to where I have thrown in the towel. JLR called me and I said don't even mention to the dealer as they can't even do simple stuff like painting a wheel and setting the tire pressure correct.
Last edited by mosesbotbol; 04-24-2018 at 02:04 PM.
#33
Yeah, I’m with Zk1. I think we grew up in my town safely assuming that Product Insurance and Product Warranty Extension was a gimmick. It’s a bad prejudice against what I’m sure is realistic good insurance, but… I’m programmed to say “all that money for the insurance plan??!!”
I’d rather dance around the street holes and shrapnel.
I’ve also tried the wheel refinishing once at the dealer’s agent, and it is a mis-match. You’re not unlucky, Moose. Our dealers here are just as color-blind when it comes to wheels.
I’d rather dance around the street holes and shrapnel.
I’ve also tried the wheel refinishing once at the dealer’s agent, and it is a mis-match. You’re not unlucky, Moose. Our dealers here are just as color-blind when it comes to wheels.
#34
The answer is smaller wheels and fatter tyres ! Since I swapped out my 19" rims with 17" last year all my kerbing problems have gone, the ride is more comfortable, and the tyres are cheaper. What's not to like, guys ? Tyre profile is now 55, same as wife's New Beetle. Is anyone going to track days every weekend ? Surely not !
#35
Had to replace a front tire twice because of a bubble and Pirelli refuses to admit to a weak defective side wall. What a piece of crap that P7 is. I will never recommend that brand of tire again and hope that someone at Jaguar reads these posts and jag switches to another manufacture. One more bubble and all 4 Pirelli tires go in the garbage.
#36
Had to replace a front tire twice because of a bubble and Pirelli refuses to admit to a weak defective side wall. What a piece of crap that P7 is. I will never recommend that brand of tire again and hope that someone at Jaguar reads these posts and jag switches to another manufacture. One more bubble and all 4 Pirelli tires go in the garbage.
#37
I went with the 18's instead of the 19's or 20's deliberately in order to lessen the chances of rim damage, so far so good after 21K Mi.
This also lowers the cost of rubber replacement compared to 19's and 20's.
I just got a set of four the new to market Pilot Sport 4S for my baby for around $800.00, they are literally going on the car this morning.
(Supposed to be some of the best tires on the market...I can't wait! Loved my Pilot Sports)
The taller rubber also helps avoid curb rash, etc. (I've been really careful and pretty lucky so far, knock on wood)
Taller rubber provides a more comfortable ride. Food for thought.
This also lowers the cost of rubber replacement compared to 19's and 20's.
I just got a set of four the new to market Pilot Sport 4S for my baby for around $800.00, they are literally going on the car this morning.
(Supposed to be some of the best tires on the market...I can't wait! Loved my Pilot Sports)
The taller rubber also helps avoid curb rash, etc. (I've been really careful and pretty lucky so far, knock on wood)
Taller rubber provides a more comfortable ride. Food for thought.
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mosesbotbol (05-02-2018)
#39
I went with the 18's instead of the 19's or 20's deliberately in order to lessen the chances of rim damage, so far so good after 21K Mi.
The taller rubber also helps avoid curb rash, etc. (I've been really careful and pretty lucky so far, knock on wood)
Taller rubber provides a more comfortable ride. Food for thought.
The taller rubber also helps avoid curb rash, etc. (I've been really careful and pretty lucky so far, knock on wood)
Taller rubber provides a more comfortable ride. Food for thought.
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