There is no 'us' it's simply 'you'- and my post was addressed to the OP. You're an ordinary member here, just like me. You have no privilege to tell anyone where and when to post or what to say.

Feel free not read anything I post, put me on your blocked list if it helps.

 

No Mikey, I say so respectfully for your understanding. This is a discussion and a discussion board.

Just yesterday you called another member who owns a 5.0 xkr a fool for seeking out better gasoline.

Realize that if someone wants to pay $2 for bottled water that came from city tap water. You should not question his intelligence nor indulgences, rather yours for going out of your way to deprive him of it.

 

I will confess that I too dont drive my car in the rain.
I know its made for it, even the wheel wells are padded as it were, to muffle the sound of water hitting the wheel wells. And with the traction control off, what fun it is to let the rear end step out every now and then. Or watching the water spray in the side view mirrors from the wide haunches and streamlined body.

But for sentimental reasons I dont.

 

Until a couple weeks ago, my XK stayed indoors on rainy days.
But I gave my DD Lexus away, so now the XK has become the DD, and sees the elements. (Hopefully I'll have a replacement DD before the snow falls.)
The XK has new Conti DWS 06 shoes on 20" Senta's, which I found initially to be too mushy, but I've been running them for awhile now at 5psi over the door placard values, and they feel better.

 

Aren't all British made to be driven in the rain???

 

Kyle191,
Please find below Tireracks chart for Max Performance summer tires. Look up each tires tread wear rating, and price in the size you need after referencing the chart, and then after doing due diligence research, make your own decision.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/surve...ay.jsp?type=MP

Most here have spoken about the performance of the tire that you will never use, well there are some aspects of a high performance tire that can be helpful.
With high performance summer tires installed you will have superior braking ability, you will be able to out brake every car equipped with all season tires for example, and most others.
Summer tires are also wet weather tires, and although you say you will not need that aspect of the tires performance, the weather might change.
Lastly there is always the unexpected, if you find yourself in an emergency avoidance situation, the high performance summer tire will respond with superior handling as well as superior braking.
This is why IMHO, you should carefully select the best performing tire you can afford, because it's safer.
Regards,

 

Link please?

 

kyle191, sorry about Leeper's asinine replies to you, apparently trying to make others feel inferior is the only thing that causes him to feel superior - shortdick syndrome, I'm guessing. The good news is that he recently sold his Jag and will hopefully be departing our Forum forever ... to which I say Good Riddance!

I've always had 'all-season' tires on my Jag, the most recent being Continental Extreme Contact DSW 06 which I love. However, based upon your criteria, I'd think the brand new Continental Extreme Contact Sport would warrant consideration as would the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2.

The Jag is my daily driver but I have an NSX with high-performance Yokohama tires, however, I don't know for sure if they even make tires for our Jags.

 

Totally, whats more there is no damage done to this car driving in the rain. Thus underscoring the sentimental aspect of this equation.

 

This was the only reason for me crossing them off my list. And I just went on a hunch after looking at the sidewall reinforcement.
On our Jags much design consideration was put into the steering feel- its intentionally exaggerated to give it the cat like reflexes feel. Ian Culham said its the most alive thing he has ever created and I did not want to change the designers intent.

 

I've upvoted this thread for the trash talking alone.

 

Just an observation, if I may.....

Being somewhat new here, I have read almost every post here in the X150 section. What is quite apparent to me is that this particular vehicle is not a "one size fits all" type of car. Meaning, for some, it's a dream car. For others, it's just a nice daily driver. For some, it's the sports car they've always wanted, while for others, it's a nice luxury touring car with a little extra kick.

Some of these "debates" that are present (which often times turn a tad ugly) are in all honesty non-winnable arguments; depending on your personal reason for owning this car and the way you in particular use YOUR car, the answers are completely different. For example, I will be more than happy to put all season tires on my car because I am one of those that bought this car with luxury in mind, not performance. If on the other hand, I was looking to take my car to the track and ensure the best performance out of my car, I would be looking at the UHP summer tires. I bought this car to replace an aging Infiniti sedan. My other options when deciding to purchase an XK were not of the sports car variety. i.e., I didn't choose an XK over a Ferrari. That's simply not what I was looking for in a new vehicle. The fact that this car can perform among the best is just an added bonus for me.

I guess all I'm saying is that no one here is right and no one here is wrong. The "right" answer or choice is based solely on what's right for you. Take the opinions, but understand where the opinions are coming from relative to the way you use your vehicle. And post opinions and/or suggestions with a little more information on how you use your car where appropriate. That's all I'm saying. There is no reason that we can't all get along and enjoy these beautiful cars the way we each choose to. Just because I have the same car and drive in the rain every day doesn't mean that the next guy who only takes it out on sunny days is wrong. If I saved up my whole life for my dream car, I would be babying it too. Just because you may be one of the fortunate ones able to buy whatever you want doesn't mean everyone else can. A little courtesy and some common sense goes a long way. That is all. Have a great day and enjoy the ride!

 

Snide - you so fit the definition#2 to a tee. Unable to fend for yourself you seek to group yourself in order to attempt to appear less weak. Still hurt from our last little foray huh? You're the little chihuahua that barks from afar at the big dogs as long as they're locked up and safe. Don't worry I'll still be around, feeble people like yourself do little to bother me in the least. I think it's kind of cute that you two found each other, maybe you can both get get a Unicorn at Starbucks and bond over how awfully mean I am.

SNIDE
snīd/Submit
adjective
1.
derogatory or mocking in an indirect way.
"snide remarks about my mother"
synonyms: disparaging, derogatory, deprecating, denigratory, insulting, contemptuous, dismissive; More
2.
BRITISH
counterfeit; inferior.
"snide Rolex watches"

 

I was driving my XK today while it was snowing! So there!
Oh, the finnish weather...

 

So.... What tires are you using?

 

I'm afraid this is no longer entertaining for me. Until next time...

 

STarted snowing near Sedona<br/>



Road frozen over, trucks were spinning out. Plugging away with the XK

 

That is the way Finland is 1/3 of time. kj07XK, all weather tires is a must, here we call those "summer tires". "Winter tires" often have small metal spikes, I do not recall what those are called in english, to help get at least some grip in icy roads. Will be interesting to drive XK next winter. Luckily she has a warm garage.

 

Leeper, that ain't no San Diego. I have been there, 'twas a bit different...!

 

No that was driving it home from Detroit getting caught near Sedona, had newer 20" Dunlop SportMaxx summer tires though last weekend I could have driven maybe an hour and hit that weather in the hills nearby to get that snow.

Macc - the tires you're thinking of are called "studded" snowtires, we had those when I was living in Aspen