Wheels and tires
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Miles -
there is a great site called wheel-size.com that calculates automatically the dynamics of tire and wheel fitment for all cars, including our jags.
I have purchased 2 sets of XF wheels (I think from 2012 models) for my 05 super v8, but not tires. If I remember right the wheels I bought are 18 x 9 inch and I run 255/45/18 tires rather than the original 255/40/19. The 18 inch wheels work and look fine and the 45 aspect ration actually gives a softer ride which I prefer and a little more rim protection from pot holes and such without much loss in cornering ability.
Your 245 tires will be slightly narrower but will also work fine.
BTW I paid $400 for a set of 5 rims in both instances and all the rims were round (I had them checked after purchase and made it clear to seller if they weren't I was bringing them back) and all rims were essentially free of any road rash marks.
Visit wheel-size.com and you'll see how useful is the site.
Whats seller asking and are you buying 5?
ok?
there is a great site called wheel-size.com that calculates automatically the dynamics of tire and wheel fitment for all cars, including our jags.
I have purchased 2 sets of XF wheels (I think from 2012 models) for my 05 super v8, but not tires. If I remember right the wheels I bought are 18 x 9 inch and I run 255/45/18 tires rather than the original 255/40/19. The 18 inch wheels work and look fine and the 45 aspect ration actually gives a softer ride which I prefer and a little more rim protection from pot holes and such without much loss in cornering ability.
Your 245 tires will be slightly narrower but will also work fine.
BTW I paid $400 for a set of 5 rims in both instances and all the rims were round (I had them checked after purchase and made it clear to seller if they weren't I was bringing them back) and all rims were essentially free of any road rash marks.
Visit wheel-size.com and you'll see how useful is the site.
Whats seller asking and are you buying 5?
ok?
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On the X-100 series with its relatively even front - rear weight distribution, and the owners relatively sedate driving habits (read: rare burnouts), rotating the tires for even wear is greatly overrated, and not needed.
I’ve been thru 4 sets of tires and the difference in wear between the front tires and the rears is not enough to lose sleep over.
get the wider wheels for the rear just as Jaguar did, and for good reason.
The wider wheels do affect the amount of tread that contacts the road, and thereby the traction in a positive way. The looks also are
different to the discerning eye.
Z
I’ve been thru 4 sets of tires and the difference in wear between the front tires and the rears is not enough to lose sleep over.
get the wider wheels for the rear just as Jaguar did, and for good reason.
The wider wheels do affect the amount of tread that contacts the road, and thereby the traction in a positive way. The looks also are
different to the discerning eye.
Z
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