Handling Problems
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Handling issues with my 2005 XJR - appreciate any insights: about 1.5 years ago (ca. 18k miles), I put new Falcon tires on my XJR. In the last month or so, I've noticed the handling has become squirrelly at higher speeds. The treads on the Falcons are still about 12/32-15/32" high, so I'm not sure I need new tires, and the dealer's shop checked out the car and said there's nothing wrong with the alignment or handling. Still, the car is harder to control than normal and the handling isn't as crisp as I'd like. I'm not keen on swapping out the tires again, and the local alternative shop doesn't do alignment or steering.
Any thoughts? If anyone knows of an excellent, independent Jag shop in the South Bay (near San Jose) CA, please let me know.
Thanks in advance,
Thibaud
First-time Jag owner, looking to learn more
Any thoughts? If anyone knows of an excellent, independent Jag shop in the South Bay (near San Jose) CA, please let me know.
Thanks in advance,
Thibaud
First-time Jag owner, looking to learn more
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How high of speeds are we talking? I have heard many times that the handling of the X350 is not as stable at speeds over 100 mph as other cars in its class.
However, in general Falkens are budget performance tires (I've had a few sets myself on other vehicles) and seem to wear out very quickly. It would not surprise me if they are bad even with that much tread left.
However, in general Falkens are budget performance tires (I've had a few sets myself on other vehicles) and seem to wear out very quickly. It would not surprise me if they are bad even with that much tread left.
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Ayy wear in any of the wishbone joints front or rear ? These are well known failures and not at large mileages either.
Rear lowers are very common, and thank goodness the aftermarket are now supplying them as Jaguar were selling these at eye-watering prices. Many of the X350 suspension parts are common to the S-Types.
Rear lowers are very common, and thank goodness the aftermarket are now supplying them as Jaguar were selling these at eye-watering prices. Many of the X350 suspension parts are common to the S-Types.
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Thanks, all. Looks like it may be time to re-tire, as the ad in my grandfather's day put it.
Fraser, the dealer did not mention any wishbone wear when I had them check it out.
All - what would you recommend in the way of tires that offer not-fabulous-but-solid performance + longevity at an attractive price point? Budget's limited, but don't want to end up with another Falken-style mistake.
tia,
T
Fraser, the dealer did not mention any wishbone wear when I had them check it out.
All - what would you recommend in the way of tires that offer not-fabulous-but-solid performance + longevity at an attractive price point? Budget's limited, but don't want to end up with another Falken-style mistake.
tia,
T
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