I'm about to become the owner of a 2010 XKR coupe with 43,000 miles on it. The tyres have reasonable amount of tread but feel rock hard and are probably a few years old. I'll probably change all four. What should I choose and why? Thanks in advance.

 

Here we go again! See:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...2010-a-231894/
What factors are important to you in deciding which tire to buy? Cost, treadwear, dry grip, wet grip, noise, comfort, and in what order of priority?

Opinions on tires are like a**h#@×$! Everybody's got one!

No disrespect intended.

 

Get tires that fit the rim and the car, probably the Manufacture suggested size. Decide what type of driving you will do most, and don't talk yourself into "I'm gonna track it!" when you know dang well you won't. Summer Sport tires will grip better, but again, WILL you actually NEED more grip? Plus, what will you do when the average daily temperature gets below 15C? Park your car for 75% of the year? Get some Continental All Seasons, but get the GOOD ones.

 

Anything but p-zeros I destroyed my rears in about 6mnths , a ver very soft compound

 

I've been quite happy with the Hankook tires and they have the appropriate sizes

 

I also bought a 2010 XKR (in Oct 2019) and had the exact same problem. I think the original Run Flat tires were still on it. They had OK tread @ 36,700 miles, but were pretty hard and did not feel safe on the highway or under any performance driving.

I ended up with these:
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...oModClar=Coupe

So far, they have been really awesome! They seem flexible, but grippy. Soft enough for great grip but not enough to quickly wear the tread.

I was going to go with the Pirelli P ZERO, but these listed a better tread life, so with negligible reviews between the Pirelli and these, I went with these. I think these were also a little less costly.

The boys at Tate Boys sure were stoked to see this roll in for a tire exchange, lol. They are used to seeing American pickup trucks and little economy cars.

P.S. If you use TIRERACK.COM, be sure to call them when you have different front and rear tire sizes to be sure you get your 4-tire discount.

 

I had Hankook tires originally on mine and found they made so much road noise I couldn't stand it. I have had Nexens on it twice. They were very inexpensive, softer, and a more comfortable ride but maybe not a great track tire. Recently, I had a flat on the freeway and it couldn't be repaired. I limped into my local tire shop, and since the second rear tire was well worn, I was shopping for two new rear tires. They didn't have the same size in stock, and I needed to drive the car that day. So, they had a used set of Michelin with more than 50% tread left, and they were only $100/each, and we put those on. I've had them on for several months, and I'm not a great fan as they seem twitchy and want to tramline more than my previous tires. But, these were a stop gap purchase, so in a few months, I'll purchase a new set of tires and do the research then.

 

How can we give the OP any meaningful advice without knowing his needs and priorities?

 

Thanks guys, all sensible answers and much appreciated. Yes I should have listed my priorities which are:

dry grip
wet grip
all seasons ability (I wont be driving the XKR in snow or ice but I'd like to be able to drive it when its cold ie down to minus 5c that's about as cold as it gets here in the south of the uk)
noise - less important
cost - not very important as I'll spend as much as I need to.

Thanks

 

It's no coincidence that the GT3 RS which is a purpose built track ready car uses Michelin pilot cups.

I also recall seeing a performance test on a f12 Ferrari- Michelin Vs p-zero with the former out performing the pirellis .

 

The cups are great in the dry but ***** in the wet and our friend Griff999 wants wet grip and all season ability.
No-one has yet mentioned the best all year round tyres I know of, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. As long as it doesn't get too cold or snowy that is.
But if you are looking for true all season tyres that can handle cold and snow then the best compromise I know of is Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06.

 

I put Conti DWS06 on my 2013 XJ 5.0LSC and have been very pleased with them. Put them on your short list, as they check all your boxes. Compare them to other similar Ultra High Performance All-Season tires from Michelin (Pilot Sport A/S 3+) and other top brands. See: https://m.tirerack.com/tires/dg/Tire...ar=0&price=0#0

Every tire is a compromise, so use TireRack.com or similar websites to compare owner reviews and test results. Good luck!

 

Comments above are all worthy, as intended. Certainly avail yourself of the knowledge gained at Tire Rack. I have admired their testing and evaluations for all my cars for about 10 years now. Their prices too were always competitive.

New paws will feel good too!

 

I had the exact same criteria, plus I wanted stiff handling. (so as not to lose the character of the car- and possibly enhance the sharp response)
On that point, my wife noticed it enough to compliment while she was driving it.
There is only one tire that fits that description. Michelin A/S3 Plus.
Watch the video review here (forum sponsor)https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Speed+Rated%29

p.s. I got the run-flats so they are even stiffer.

 

Like Ivor I had the handcocks fitted to mine for a lot less money than the mitchilins and gave excellent grip in both the wet and dry

 

I'm on my 2nd-and-a-half set of Hankook Ventus V2 EVO2 whatevers. The only complaint I have is they tend to flat-spot a bit when parked for awhile. Nothing a couple miles at freeway speeds don't remedy though. Not noticeable under 30 mph anyway.

 

I've got the Hankook Ventus V12 Evos on my XKR, too, and since I drive it only on nice days the tires do flat spot, as expected. Like Cee Jay said, they smooth out quickly. I have no complaints with the Evos and they were much less expensive than the comparable Michelins, but I can't attest to their performance in the wet.

Are the Michelins worth the additional cost? Not to me, but others will disagree.

 

So, I have Hankook Ventus V12 Evos on my XKR and Continental DWS06 on my XJ. When it comes time for new tires on either car, what'll I buy? I like them both, so my decision probably will come down to price.

 

I try not to drive in the rain. But, living in Oklahoma, I have been caught in the rain by freak storms that were not on the forecast. These tires do nicely in the wet. I do agree, they do flat spot even after about 10 days parked. But I try to drive it at least every couple weeks. A couple minutes at highway speed sort them out.

 

Unless you're driving strictly gravel roads... couldn't resist.

Cheers!