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Old 07-24-2012, 10:07 PM
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It's time to put new Tyres on the XKR but what to buy. Most driving is on the Highway so good gas mileage is to be considered. But whenever I can I will take advantage of our twisty Roads in CA. Over 100mpg is not uncommon. Anyone got suggestions and thanks for all your input.
 
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Old 07-25-2012, 09:53 AM
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I'm very happy with my Michelin Pilot Sports. They seem to stick better and last longer than the Perellis that I had before
 
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I love my Hankook Ventus V12 EVO's, very quite, great mileage, not as stickey as some but the price is right.
 
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Old 07-26-2012, 07:38 AM
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I have been using Sumitomo HTR III on mine. Good price and good quality but summer only tires. Wear has been very good. Mine has staggered tires on 20" rims so the rears are 285/30s and the front are 255/35's.
Be careful with summer only tires, I briefly lost it on a dry freeway ramp at about 35 degrees F. Was accellerating at about 40 mph and not hard. They are not good at low temps. That was a little scary, so I don't take it out below 40-45 now. They stick like crazy in the summer though!
 
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My Kumho Ecsta tire have worked great. My review and comparison testing is a few posts down in this thread: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...suggest-77518/
 
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