So my XJ8 did not have a spare tire in the trunk when I bought it. The foam and tool kit is there but no wheel/tire to be found.

Is this a temp spare, fullsize spare or what should I be looking for? I don't like missing items, especially a spare tire.

Thanks

 

Hi Ken,
My 2000 XJ8 had the space saver spare wheel in the boot(trunk).
Unfortunately, I would not know if the American market had full size spares as standard or the space saver. Perhaps model dependant.

 

I was also searching in my X type and found the spare (space saver) under the foam

Clive

 

My XJR has a full size spare that matches my wheels

 

my XJ came with a full size spare. I believe so did my X-type

 

it should be a full sized spare in thee that matched the rest of the OEM rims.

This is a part you can buy off ebay without much worry of it konking out on ya for cheap.

 

That's what I will do then, I will grab a fullsize wheel off of eBay and get some tread put on it. Thanks guys.

 

Take a look at this one on Ebay - $40 plus $25 shipping - includes center cap:
2000 Jaguar XJ8 Wheel 16x7 | eBay

I was able to buy 4 of these rims locally (about 15 miles away) for our 2001 XJ8 in March 2011 $191 including sales tax.
Mounted new michelin X-Ice II tires on them for winter driving.

Jim Lombardi

 

Thanks, I got one from eBay for $49 shipped!