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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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Called a few dealers around the country today for psi info on a new set of tires on 20" Montreal wheels.

I got quite the range, from 30 to 38psi.

The most common one I got (four dealers) was 30psi on the front and 32psi on the rear. This seems a little low, but what do I know?

This is for a 2003 xkr convt.

Any thoughts or input on this? I'd like them to last. Thanks for your help.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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There should be a tag on the inside of the center console top that lists tire pressures for a variety of wheel/tire sizes. In my 2005 XKR, I believe the pressure recommended for the 20" wheels with the Pirelli tires is about 32 psi in front and 30 psi in rear. I typically try to keep all tires at about 32 psi (I also have the 20" Montreal wheels).

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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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I put both front and rear at 32 psi. If you go to the Jag USA website - there's a pdf document there - forgot what it's called - that specify the tire pressure.

Mine also have 20" and Montreals.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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Ed
My manual says 32 front and 30 back on 20" BBS Detroits. I had to take a look at my manual again and it reads what MarcB listed from the Jag Spec 32 front 30 rear. So I stand corrected
Doug
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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From the Jaguar Vehicle specifications:
Tire Pressures (Original Equipment)
XK: 2000 MY onwards

Normal:
speeds above 100 mph
17 inch F (32) R (34)
18 inch F (32) R (34)
19 inch F (32) R (34)
20 inch F (32) R (30)

Comfort:
speeds below 100 mph
17 inch F (26) R (28)
18 inch F (26) R (28)
19 inch F (32) R (34)
20 inch F (32) R (30)

Maximum Speed
50 mph
3.5 x 18 and 4 x 18 inch

(temporary spare wheel) (60)
 
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 12:13 AM
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Thanks to all, especially you, Marc B. You guys really know your stuff.... Ed.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2020 | 09:36 PM
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Just bought an XKR with these 20 inch wheels. I spent a couple minutes looking at them but can't figure where I would add air. I'm sure it's rather obvious but any help here?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2020 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Craig Mason
Just bought an XKR with these 20 inch wheels. I spent a couple minutes looking at them but can't figure where I would add air. I'm sure it's rather obvious but any help here?
one of your centre spider to rim retaining bolts will have a slotted head cap while all the other fasteners will be spline head ( similar to torx)
Remove that cap and screw in your separate valve assembly. If you do not have a valve assy. You will need to get one.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2020 | 01:50 PM
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First time I tried to inflate my tyres was a disaster too
 
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