2014 XKR-S OEM Pirelli P Zero tires
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No, all OK as long as their XL
And the Michelin's will be FAR superior IMO
Was going to get a set for my XKR-S GT alloys but since the tyres still P zero corsa tyres still have 6mm of tread will leave the upgrade until next year.
Currently 305's on the rear of the GT wheels...what's on yours?
And the Michelin's will be FAR superior IMO
Was going to get a set for my XKR-S GT alloys but since the tyres still P zero corsa tyres still have 6mm of tread will leave the upgrade until next year.
Currently 305's on the rear of the GT wheels...what's on yours?
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On my F-type switching to MP4S made A LOT of difference in how RWD car handles. Night and day. You will regret not swapping sooner.
I suggest avoiding run-flat tires, they are not really "run" when punctured, more like slowly creep forward. They add weight, ride harsher, and cost more.
I suggest avoiding run-flat tires, they are not really "run" when punctured, more like slowly creep forward. They add weight, ride harsher, and cost more.
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You can go find and purchase the optional spare tire package and tool kit. It came with my 2012 so either look at some salvage yard or see if the dealer still can get one.
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Have my black RS Vulcans coming this week (guessing yours are technical grey?)
May I ask what you paid? Mine were £800 for the tyres and fitting and £102 from a different place for the alignment..as they had a better rep for alignment and renowned in the Merc world.
Amazing that Pirelli's are recommend for our cars but compared to the michelins they are mere amatuers...just imagine that Jaguar get a hefty discount from Pirelli?
When I have the car go in for a major (£1000) detail next week they are taking the wheels off and may get them to fit my Vulcan's with winter tyres at the same time, or else leave for another couple of months.
They'll also be fitting my white 'R' and 'Jaguar' vinyl decals to my current rather stealth black calipers
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I changed my P-zeros for Michelins when I went to Vorsteiner wheels, the difference is quite significant. The ride on 21"s with the Michelins is pretty much the same as it was on the OEM 19"s with P- Zeros, and the back end of the car doesnt step out as it did pretty much all of the time on the P-Zeros (although I quite liked that happening in the V6 S as I could control it a lot more than I could in the XKR). I thought that the steering on the P-zeros was fine, though. I dont have a spare either as it takes up too much space - I have a can of goo but would call for help before I tried using it.
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Yes, and what many people do not know is that the same tire make/model just cycled in will be better than that same make/model that is aged.
You have to be very careful with reviews that rave over swapping from the OEM to something "much better".
I like having multiple wheels, and do not keep the same make/model of tires on them. I get to play and find what I like for a specific car over time.
Tires will always be some form of compromise. Michelin does seem to have the AAA game.
You have to be very careful with reviews that rave over swapping from the OEM to something "much better".
I like having multiple wheels, and do not keep the same make/model of tires on them. I get to play and find what I like for a specific car over time.
Tires will always be some form of compromise. Michelin does seem to have the AAA game.
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Impossible to compare tires when you change them due to wear. The newer tires will ALWAYS make you think they are superior because, well, newer IS superior. Once the 'new' ones wear out and you put on a fresh set of your OLD brand you will ALSO say "So Much Better!"
Michelin tires totally botched me from EVER buying any Michelin tires for the rest of my life when I got hold of some of their vegetable oil compound Pilot Super Sports; they shredded on me during normal driving. They were near deadly at less than 3,000 miles.
Nope, never Michelins. Never.
Michelin tires totally botched me from EVER buying any Michelin tires for the rest of my life when I got hold of some of their vegetable oil compound Pilot Super Sports; they shredded on me during normal driving. They were near deadly at less than 3,000 miles.
Nope, never Michelins. Never.
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I've noted Cee Jay's vehement dislike/sighs regarding Michelin's on other threads and perhaps if I'd had a bad experience I'd be the same, on my XK8 my MPSS lasted 24k miles and gave brilliant grip. Perhaps they just don't like Americans (thinking of MacDonald's in Paris having a 'No American's' sign up during an American military offensive a few years back!)?
As to tyre/tire wear, there were over 7mm of thread on the PZ's I took off the rear, but then age and rigidity also are a factor.
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