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I've moved your question from XK120 XK140 XK150 forum (for the 1948-1962 XK models) to X150 forum (for the 2006-2014 models). Members here with the same model will be able to help.
Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some information about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.
Welcome to the Forum. You'll find lots of knowledgeable and helpful members here, and I hope you enjoy your 2007 as much as I enjoy my 2009. Our cars are over 10 years old, and almost every question you can think of has already been asked and answered. That's why the Advanced Search function is so useful. Click on the Search dropdown box at the top of the page to open the Advanced Search box. Play around with it and learn how to use it. It's intuitive.
Your question about tires has been asked and answered more times than probably anything else.
Without knowing what your priorities are in a tire - wet performance, dry performance, handling, quietness, ride comfort, treadwear, and price - and your driving style - from track focused to gentleman cruiser - how can we give you any meaningful advice?
Thanks Stuart for your comments. Sorry for my thread but i'm new here
I understand your questions..of course tire type depends on ride type..Well i want tires for a secure and comfort ride on national
highway or local streets . Of course giving me some chances to ride with performance on national
highway , not on car track racing.
Thanks Stuart for your comments. Sorry for my thread but i'm new here
I understand your questions..of course tire type depends on ride type..Well i want tires for a secure and comfort ride on national
highway or local streets . Of course giving me some chances to ride with performance on national
highway , not on car track racing.
I'll read last threads on this subject
thanks a lot
I pretty much go with Jaguar's recommended tyres. In the UK, the manufacturer-approved tyre has a J on the sidewall, making it easy to know if the tyre is approved by Jaguar.
The tyre is the only part of your car in contact with the ground so I always play safe. I figure the people who know more about which tyres to match with which vehicles are the people who make the vehicle.
My use is normal road use only. Might be different for track use, no idea.
I use Michelin PS 4's front and rear. They are expensive, but I have had good results with them. Keep in mind that the patch of each tire that is on the road is all the contact you have with the road.
By the way, for 20 inch rims what are the correct tires specs
Paulo,
Although you're in Portugal, you can use the Tire Rack website to compare user reviews and narrow down the best choices of tires for your needs. Michelin, Continental, and other brands sold by TireRack are available in Europe. Here's the link for your car: https://m.tirerack.com/tires/TireSea...true&tab=TDG#0
Among the most popular brands for the X150 are Michelin, Dunlop, Continental, Pirelli, Bridgestone and Hankook. Prices and capabilities vary a lot.
Like Ralphwg, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's. They transformed my car when I changed the OEM Dunlop Sport Maxx's for them. Massive amounts of grip in both the wet and dry.
This is from TyreReviews.co.uk:
There may be similar or cheaper tyres out there but I am very happy with them and would buy them again.
Well of course they don't and that is precisely my point. Manufacturers tend to change the name of a tyre when they bring a new one out. I haven't researched them but they have brought out the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT and the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 since the Dunlop SportMaxx was designed so I presume they are better tyres.
Well of course they don't and that is precisely my point. Manufacturers tend to change the name of a tyre when they bring a new one out. I haven't researched them but they have brought out the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT, the Dunlop SportMaxx RT and the Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 since the Dunlop SportMaxx was designed so I presume they are better tyres.
I doubt that the Sport Maxx tyres I bought last year were made in 2008. Dunlop make various versions of the Sport Maxx and all are currently on sale in the UK. Jaguar are still recommending this brand today.
There are numerous tyre choices and all manufacturers make varying claims for their tyres, all stating theirs are the best, as one would expect. The important thing is that you are happy with your choice of tyre, just as I am with mine.
I would start with tirerack.
Go through the tires availible, and read the review articles that tire rack writes.
These are very well written, and contain both objective testing and subjective opinion.
I've had three different brands of tires on my Jaguar so far; I have found that those articles have been accurate on the relative characteristics.