I noticed they offered a rebate if you bought a set of four. Since the fronts and backs were different sizes, I didn't think it qualified as a set of four. Should I have gotten the rebate anyway?

 

Oh yah, set of four, staggered or not, gets you the rebate. Just download the forms here, use your original receipt, and wait by the mailbox.

 

That's awesome! Thanks Matt!

 

I bought a set of Nexen 7000 tire 18 months ago for my 2000 XKR and have been very pleased. Nexen are made in Korean. They handle as well as the Pirelli P zeros I had before. The Nexen in 245/45/18 Z rated are only $118.00 online. Wear has been very good and they are quite.

 

Great thread! I'm looking at a new set of "something". Matt - exactly what size(s) are you using front & rear - and are you talking about the Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 model? Thanks, D

 

DaleD, got staggered rims, so running these OEM sizes -

 

Thanks Matt - there are many numbers! So, for 18" rims, would I ask my tire supplier for 245 & 255 X 40 or 45? X 18 Hankooks? Dale D

 

Hey I had a set of nexen 7000's all 255 35 20 on my aftermarket 9 inch wheels they lasted long and performed pretty good for the price. But I have recently got new staggared 20 inch wheels and went with the Nitto Extreme 555's 255 35 20 and 285 35 20 they are great well so far I was suspect about there handeling until I decided to push them a bit hard and yeah these suckers grip. I saw all of the mustang guys running them defenitly reccommend.

 

Appreciate the recommendation workoutman! Nexen is a brand I never really considered before.

Dale D, if your wheels are the 8" front/9" rear width staggered config, you're pretty close with the dimensions...Tire Rack and Discount Tire shows 245/40/18 and 255/40/18, but if you don't have the staggered fit, it looks like 245/40 or 55/18s...very confusing indeed, so when you go buy, check out your manual, or inside the center console (printed specs).

 

Thanks all - this is helpful. Now if I can just get past the "salesperson"... DaleD

 

I also would recommend Riken Raptors. Riken is owned my Michelin. I have had them on my XKR for over a year now and am very please with the wear, noise and ride comfort. Great prices too!!

 

I've had them on my XK8 for over a year as well and I love them.

 

I posted the following in the Wheels and Tires category earlier today, but another reader turned me on to this thread so I'll repost here.
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I'm looking for feedback from anyone that has experience comparing Hankook Ventus V12's with Falken 452's. The user review I see for both are consistently excellent, and the price between the two is similar. The treadwear for the V12's is 280, and 300 for the 452's, but my understanding is that those numbers are really only useful when comparing tires from the same manufacturer. If indeed I can get get a bit more life out of the Falken's then that could justify the extra $15 per tire I'm looking at. I know it's a bit of a longshot, but I'd love to hear from anyone who has had both on the same car in order to make a direct comparison, especially regarding wear.

I drive a 2006 XJ8 VDP with 255/40-19's in Arizona (hot!) about 1000 miles a month, with a pretty even mix of highway/street.
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Matt- I've now read your extensive feedback/reports on your experiences with the Hankook's and Falken's so for you I have a completely hypothetical question: If you just robbed a bank and upon the authorities realizing they could never catch you racing away in your XK, they resort to using stop sticks to puncture the paws on your cat, would you replace your tires with Hankook V12's, or the Falken 452's... assuming you've first payed your debt to society?

 

Indeed, a good question. Assuming i'm now rehabilitated or on early parole for good behavior, am able to sit on an XK driver seat comfortably w/o any pain (you know what I speak of) and we're still driving cars on pavement, not in the sky like my favorite delorean movie ... I'd go with the Hancooks. They seem to be quieter (softer compound maybe?) and for some reason, their appearance doesn't fade... simply saying the V12s look better at 15,000 miles than the 452s did at the same age. I noticed the Falkens didn't hold my tire dressing in the end either...weird. Tread patterns are equally impressive.

There ya go, you pulled it out of me. Now, can someone hook this ex-con up with a job? The ladies are waiting and the XK needs some gas...and it'll probably be $5 a gallon when I'm released.

 

I'm getting new rear tires installed tomorrow. I ordered the Continental ExtremeContact DWS. The reviews on them have been stellar, and they were only about$250 each plus shipping.

 

Oh yeah... I went a little oversized. I got 285/35/19's. The originals were 255/40's. I knew I wanted the Continentals, but I worked with the tire dealer dude on the size. He said the 285's will fit the rim and the wheel well, and the 35 aspect ratio keeps the overall diameter very close to the originals. That way I don't have any screwy speedometer readings. The 285's will give me a little over an inch of additional width.

 

I just got a new set of Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports, replacing a very worn set of Pirelli's. So far they are very quiet, handle well, and smooth. It's a huge difference, but I'm not sure if it can be attributed to just having new shoes. I got a great deal though, $177 per tire ($774 out the door after the balancing, etc.) at America's Tire.

 

I have a while before I need to worry about tires for my 2005 XKR but it took no time for me to discover how pricey the Pirelli's are (about $400 each or more!). When I needed tires for my Corvette, the local tire shop talked me into getting Bridgestone Potenzas to replace the original Goodyear GSC's. I was extremely pleased with the Bridgestones as they seemed to handle great (although always got rear wheel spin with wet pavements) and they wore like iron. I will definitely consider Potenzas when it comes time for me to shop for tires for the XKR.

Doug

 

So far I like my new Continental ExtremeContact DWS's. I probably put 80 miles on them today. I turned off traction control and tried to spin out on dry pavement. It didn't work. I just accelerated like crazy.

 

Since Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport was just mentioned a few posts ago I thought some of you might be interested in this review off of Discount Tire's website from an XK8 driver.

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November 27, 2009
2002 JAGUAR XK8 SPORT 18 CPE/CONV
DULUTH, GA
Driving Conditions: Highway/City Mix
Driving Style: Average
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,500
Would Buy Tire Again?: Yes
The team at Discount Tire was very helpful figuring out what tire to put on my car. Kyle the manager and Brain, who installed, did a great job. I ended up replacing the ContiSportContact's on my Jaguar XK8 with a matched set of Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport's. I wanted performance but at a reasonable cost (not cheap, but reasonable), I was also considering the Yokahoma S Drive....which came close but the Bridgestones seemed to be a better fit for the XK8. Putting the Bridgestone RE 760 Sports on this car is Best decision I could have made as these tires are GREAT! And the prices compared to OEM Pirelli or Continental, is significantly less for a tire that is performing pretty much the same/better in key areas (dry traction, wet traction, stability) but these RE760 Sport's are a BIG improvement over the Continentals I just replaced in areas of comfort and noise. I would say treadlife is trending to be a bit better on these over the Continental tires. This is a z rated tire (W rating Bridgestone's versus Y rating the Continental and Pirelli tires have), so performance is fantastic and the tire STICKS to the road. Soft ride with minimal to no noise, and handles curves very well at elevated speeds. I love the fact I got an awesome high performance tire for almost half the price of what the JAG dealer suggested......this is a great tire for this car!! Also, since the Bridgestone is assymetrical, I get the benefit of moving tires from side to side, slightly improving the overall treadlife/treadwear. These look great when on, and balance very well.
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