Just home from the British Car Show at Oakville, Ontairio. Out of inerest I went along the XJS lineup and noted what tires were being used, I was curious in case I ever have to buy new tires. So the manufacturer and model range surprised me. I hoep this comes through if I cut and paste from Excel.
Year Maker Model Size 1986 Firestone All season 215/70R15
1986 Kuhmo Esta 245/45ZR17
1987 Michelin GTV Pilot 225/50R16
1988 Continental Extreme 225/50R16
1988 Motomaster SES 215/70R16
1989 Bridgestone 4000 HP 225/60R15
1992 Firestone Precision 215/65R15
1992 Pirelli Four Seasons M&S 225/60R16
1992 Pirelli P6000 Sport Veloce 225/60R16
1992 Pirelli P4000 225/65R15
1992 Toyo Touring Radial 215/65R15
1992 Uniroyal225/55R16
1994 Cooper Touring
1994 Goodrich Advantage 225/60R16
1994 Pirelli Four Seasons M&S 225/60R16
1995 Bridgestone Turanza
1995 Goodrich Radial TA 235/60R16
1995 Michelin X Premier 225/55R16
1996 Michelin X All Season 225/60R16
1996 Pirelli Cinturato 225/60R16
I have also attached the Excel file
Bill

 

Was a fun day.

I am the 1986 with the 17” Kents

 

I noticed the 17" Kents when you posted a photo in the bumper thread and meant to ask how you came by them. Did you get them custom made, or did you find them available somewhere? Though I'm usually not a fan of what I call 'out of period' wheel diameters, your Kents are a striking a statement. I like the nod to tradition with the modern flair, even if it's a bridge too far for me.

 

thanks. They are made by Image Wheels in the UK. They are made to order. 17” is as big as Id go on an xjs. Which one was yours?

 

1996 toyo proxes t1r 245/55/16

 

Ah Bill, from a distance I saw you peering at my tires (1988 Continentals). Was worried you had a knife in hand. False alarm
It was a fun day. Now dreaming about that Lotus Esprit in JPS black and gold.........

 

The 17' tires/wheels didn't look out of place on the car at all. Larger wheels than that starts getting get into rubber band tire territory, though.

My car currently has P4000 15" tires that are 23 years old, i will just replace them with other 15" tires shortly, though. Gotta get the fuel system right and the brake lights working first.

Doug