So what's everyone running for rubber these days? I take possession of my 84 XJ6 soon and will probably need new rubber due to age.
Recommendations for brand and size? I won't be driving in winter but all seasons would be preferred as it can snow almost every month of the year here.
Looking online the BFGOODRICH Radial T/A stand out with high ratings. Thinking 215/70VR15 for size.

 

I'm using Uniroyal Tire Paw 215/60R-15 94H on 6" wide rims. I would like the come across a set of 15x7 rims some day. I have no complaints with these tires.

Dave

 

Michelin XWX 225/70r15. Love the way they handle the bad roads here.
Might be a bit on the larger side for the car. Had the 215s and didn’t like the look. Still looking for opinions. The ride quality is excellent.

 

I've always been happy with BFG tires over the decades but they've become quite expensive.

Right now I have Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S and am happy with them in all respects; no shortcomings. Size 215/65x15. And depending where you shop they're about $70 less per tire than the BFG.

Cheers
DD

 

My first Series 3 VDP had Pirelli P4’s that I hated, particularly in wet roads where they were really slick.

My second wore Michelin HydroEdge (no longer available ) in the summer and Michelin X-ice in the winter.

The current one wears Pirelli P4000 which only see dry summer use but are starting to ge on in age.

All were 205/70VR15 black wall tires and the HydroEdge and X-Ice with their square shoulders were the best looking to my eye. The HydroEdge were also the best wearing by far and all of them quiet.

Over the years I have changed my mind on the blackwalls being the best look and may try to source a thin line whitewall for the next set. I may also consider a slightly different profile without going too far in that regard.

 

Yeah. Michelin HydroEdge are my favorite also. I have those on my Dd6. Looks good and handles well.

 

I think I've settled on Toyo Extensa AS II and leaning towards 215/65R15T or 215/60R15T.

 

I installed Continental Pro Contact 215/65R15 tires on my XJ6C and am super happy with them. They were relatively inexpensive and Mercedes installed them new on many models. I don't think they look out of place. They are the stock rims at 6" width. And no they don't come with Red Lines. I installed them myself as a kit.

 

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These are what I have on my XJR - albeit 255/45R18's - for the summer and I've been quite happy with them.

They sure do look different on the 15" rims (although everything looks different on 15" rims).

Nice job on adding the red lines. Although they don't visually reduce the look of the side wall as much as a while line might have, I think they're period correct and look good on the coupe.

 

Further to Ken's reference to white band tires on the Series III cars, I used to fit Michelin 215/70-15 tires to the Series III cars. Ken is correct in saying that these tires reduce the overly bulky look of the completely black tires.
Compare these photos (these two V12 Vanden Plas cars are in the same Regency Red so the only difference is the tires): This was one of my restorations, sold to a fellow in the US, hence the flag:





and Ken's V12 VDP with full blackwall tires:- - quite a difference:



and another V12 VDP with the whiteband Michelins:


or:



and a closer look:


For the record, EVERY Jaguar model exported to Canada and the US, every one until the 1982 model year (so yes, that includes the early Series III cars) came with factory fitted whitewall tires. Need proof? a very early Series III road test of a US-market XJ6:

 

There’s something about a whitewall tyre which just looks right.

 

Valid point I suppose, but since mine is an 84 one could argue that it didn't come from the factory with whitewalls. Which could matter to some if trying to keep the car as original to factory as possible. I'm not a complete purist, but the white walls do give it a bit more of a vintage look than I care for. But like Ken, I may change my mind down the road. I did end up going with the Toyo Extensa A/S II as they have really good customer reviews. 215/65/R15 95T

 

Man those are pretty Jags!!!
Bill Watson, your black coupe is just completely stunning! How did you get the rear quarter windows to go all the way down? Were you able to adjust them that way?

 

Slofut - Actually the rear windows were designed to go all the way down. Funky as it does it. Took a lot of work to get them working correctly. Adjusting, more adjusting, then even more adjusting. But worth the while. My Wife thinks I'm crazy to spend so much time on each item to get it perfect. But... it's what we all do, I suppose. Not work - but a passion! But, there I go again - Preaching to the Choir! The front windows take as much effort to seal them properly. Getting rid of the wind tunnel noise.

Bill

 

Ahh, thank you much! I learned something today. I'll be wrestling the rear windows until I get them right! You're right as to adjusting the fronts, especially after replacing all the rubber with new.

 

We are driving a 1995 XJ6 Vanden Plas with Pirelli P4 Persist, 225/60 R16.