Tire Selection for XF S/C
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Tire Selection for XF S/C
I am requesting some help from the experts. I currently have the OEM tires for my 2009 XF S/C which are Dunlops. The cost per tire is around $450 to $500. I am searching for alternatives.
Hankook Ventus V12
Kumho ECSTA SPT
Yokohama S Drive
Falken FK 452
NITTO NT 555
The above tires are in my price range. I know that it is an individual preference but if you have any experience with these tires, please point me in the right direction.
Hankook Ventus V12
Kumho ECSTA SPT
Yokohama S Drive
Falken FK 452
NITTO NT 555
The above tires are in my price range. I know that it is an individual preference but if you have any experience with these tires, please point me in the right direction.
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The Hankook Ventus V12 is the cheapest Jaguar approved alternative and also a very good tire for the money. Check out this test of nine tires including the Hankook, compared against the high end Michelin PS2 (arguably the best summer tire made)
Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 - Comparison Tests
Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Take On the Michelin PS2 - Comparison Tests
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I'm using Michelin Pilot Super Sports and they are an excellent tire with a longer tread life. Rated #1 by Tirerack for handling performance and on sale for the S/C sizes at $1348 for the four tires plus a $70 rebate. That works out to an average of about $320 per tire.
Last edited by Jerry S; 05-31-2012 at 08:42 PM.
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I went from the OEM Dunlops to Mich SS. Pricing was reasonable with the rebate and they are wonderful so far.
Quiet, grippy beyond the limits I have sampled with reputed great tread wear....perfect balance in my mind.
The Dunlops were so loud at the end of their life to be almost unbearable. The snows were significantly quieter.
Quiet, grippy beyond the limits I have sampled with reputed great tread wear....perfect balance in my mind.
The Dunlops were so loud at the end of their life to be almost unbearable. The snows were significantly quieter.
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For those with OEM Dunlops ( I have the 2011 S/C), what is your experience in wet driving conditions? How about those with Supersports or other tires. I had my first experience driving in the rain and was on a country road with some up, downs and turns and hit a low spot with some ponding water and experienced some hydroplaning on the tire that hit the water (front driver side). Coming from an BMW SUV, typically wouldn't experience that with so little water.
Not to hijack your thread, but would definitely look for good performance in wet weather.
Not to hijack your thread, but would definitely look for good performance in wet weather.
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Four wheel drive cannot be compared to two wheel drive for hydroplaning. Front wheel drive is also very resistant to hydroplaning. Power at the drive wheel pretty much eliminates hydroplaning as the power spins the wheel as soon as it lifts, traction control probably actuates also on fwd or awd.
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I dumped the Dunlops. I've had those on other Jags and they wore out fast and were extremely loud near the end of life.
I took the Michelin SS tires and rims off my 09 and put them on the 2012. They had about 6K miles on them and show no signs of wear. They are quiet with excellent handling either wet or dry. They are also much better than the Michelin PS2s that I also had used on the 09 and that wore out fast.
I took the Michelin SS tires and rims off my 09 and put them on the 2012. They had about 6K miles on them and show no signs of wear. They are quiet with excellent handling either wet or dry. They are also much better than the Michelin PS2s that I also had used on the 09 and that wore out fast.
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I dumped the Dunlops. I've had those on other Jags and they wore out fast and were extremely loud near the end of life.
I took the Michelin SS tires and rims off my 09 and put them on the 2012. They had about 6K miles on them and show no signs of wear. They are quiet with excellent handling either wet or dry. They are also much better than the Michelin PS2s that I also had used on the 09 and that wore out fast.
I took the Michelin SS tires and rims off my 09 and put them on the 2012. They had about 6K miles on them and show no signs of wear. They are quiet with excellent handling either wet or dry. They are also much better than the Michelin PS2s that I also had used on the 09 and that wore out fast.
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I don't yet. To me, the Volans look the same as they did on my 09 SC. They are bold and seem to make the car appear visually lower then it really is. They are certainly waaaay easier to clean than the 10-spokers or 5-spokers with narrow slots.
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