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gnlchang1717,
Yes, I know the Bronx. Sadly its a dangerous section of the 5 boroughs of NYC. Glen Rock is a beautiful quiet community. I have friends in the neighboring town, Ridgewood. Gorgeous area.
Thank you for your input on the tire choice. Michael Pilot Sport 4S is probably the way to go.
I will look into the suggested AGM battery recommendations.
Last, the car only has 11,000 miles. Does the coolant pipes really have to be changed? Do the plastic pipes degrade over time whether you drive the car or not, or is it based on the engine operating and heat cycles from driving that degrade and damage the Y coolant pipe. I don't know what to do with this situation.
Changing to metal coolant pipes would be the best form of preventive maintenance and will provide peace of mind. That said, my sense of it is that the plastic pipes fail as a function of higher mileage, heat cycles, and vibration. I can foresee going with metal pipes in the future but for now, my F (with the revised seamless plastic pipes) has 29k miles and adds about 1,500 miles per year, so I'm ok with the risk. I regularly (every 5-6 trips) open the hood, sniff for coolant and check the pipes and the coolant level in the reservoir. Also, per this forum, I know that at the first sign of oveheating, I need to pull over, turn off the engine and find out the cause.
If you want to check the tires for dry rot check between the treads. My car is a 2018 built in May 2017 with the original tires. The rear tires have just started some minor dry rotting between the treads. The front tires are still fine. I will be replacing them next year.
If you want to check the tires for dry rot check between the treads. My car is a 2018 built in May 2017 with the original tires. The rear tires have just started some minor dry rotting between the treads. The front tires are still fine. I will be replacing them next year.
The car I purchased has been stored in an indoor climate controlled car storage building for 9 years. The tires never saw inclement weather and very little sunlight. The previous owner told me, he for the most part took the car out during the evening/night to for dinner trips with his wife. For this reason, the tires only having 11,000 miles of use, actually still look like new tires. i was told dry rot can start from within the tire, yes?? And the car iwner wouldn't see it happening. Is this true? The sidewalls look absolutely fine. So what do I look for when inspecting between the treads, actual cracks and cracking lines??
Thank for the tip.
If you want to check the tires for dry rot check between the treads. My car is a 2018 built in May 2017 with the original tires. The rear tires have just started some minor dry rotting between the treads. The front tires are still fine.
I'm shocked - I'm on the third set of rears (bloody nail!) and second set of fronts. I've never got more than 10,000 miles out of tyres on any of my Jaaaags
The car I purchased has been stored in an indoor climate controlled car storage building for 9 years. The tires never saw inclement weather and very little sunlight. The previous owner told me, he for the most part took the car out during the evening/night to for dinner trips with his wife. For this reason, the tires only having 11,000 miles of use, actually still look like new tires. i was told dry rot can start from within the tire, yes?? And the car iwner wouldn't see it happening. Is this true? The sidewalls look absolutely fine. So what do I look for when inspecting between the treads, actual cracks and cracking lines??
Thank for the tip.
Yes look for very fine line cracks between the treads. My car has been garaged since new and is not used in the winter. The garage is not heated though.
I'm shocked - I'm on the third set of rears (bloody nail!) and second set of fronts. I've never got more than 10,000 miles out of tyres on any of my Jaaaags
I won't make 10K miles either. I am at 4,300. Main reason is I did not get the car until late 2019. It had sat on the lot for a while. I don't use it in the winter and did not drive it much during the pandemic either. My rears are down to 4/32 tread already.
Thanks for the tire tip. I will definitely take a good look at thectire treads to see what if anything is going on, regarding possible cracking from age.
Thanks for the tire tip. I will definitely take a good look at thectire treads to see what if anything is going on, regarding possible cracking from age.
I just checked the date code on my tires. They were manufactured the 10th week of 2017. They are the dreaded Pirelli P-Zeroes.
Yes, I see from your posted picture, that high end automotive storage facility is top notch. Anytime I enter the car storage building, I have to be cognizant of myself to stop the saliva from drooling from the corner of my mouth.. An auto transportation truck was unloading a new Ferrari 12Cilindri at the auto storage building the last time I was there.
I just checked the date code on my tires. They were manufactured the 10th week of 2017. They are the dreaded Pirelli P-Zeroes.
I'm leaving shortly to (finally) pick up my car, and it's coming with two sets of wheels/tires. The ones on there when I saw them were storms w/ Pirelli Sottozeros on them (my god, looking at the prices of those), and apparently the other set is gyrodynes? I have no idea what tires are on them, but I wouldn't be surprised if they're also P-Zeroes! haha
If you want to get together with more NJ Jaguar owners, DM me.
There are TWO Jaguar clubs in north Jersey.
Next get-togethers are May 10 or May 31 2026.
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We are still on the original AGM battery in our '14. Long as you drive the car 30 - 40 minutes occasionally you could let it go. Or keep it on a maintainer.
Our original brand Pirelli tires only lasted 10 - 14K miles before they wore out. Look to the inner edges, that is where the thin rubber will become apparent.
Even if the rubber looks OK, you are well-advised to replace the tires. You have a choice between GRIP and CONSISTENCY. We chose the latter after experiencing the scary lack of 'sticktion' in under 40F conditions.
We are running Nitto Motivo UHP All Weather in the stock sizes.
