[xj-s] XJS tyres

["Lee Opausky" <Opausky@netcom.ca>]

To Michael Aiken's question : yes we use snow tyres. Tried  two Canadian
winter with the Pirelli 600's when they were new (this works with other
cars like Volvo 850 and GMC Safari), but the XJS is a real pig in the snow.
When applying the breaks it continues strait just as if it was on ice, or
worse, it does a 180  unless a snowbank is in the way.
After a lot of research ( 2 local Jag dealers could or would not recommend
a make) I ended up with a set of Finnish made Nokia 205 65 15 M+S. The car
became safe to drive in the winter, a bit more road noise, and if it was
not for the soft compound which wears more easily, we would be tempted to
keep them on year round.  I know, the recommended  size for winter tyres is
215 65 15, but this is what I could find for reasonable $ (C$ 105 apiece).
For one winter I had these mounted on the orig  ABS mesh type wheels (which
take 235 60 15), then I found a set of Xjs rims with the 5 fan design from
the late 70's early 80's ($100 for the set). Answer to Peter Cohen's: these
early XJS wheels fit perfectly my 89 ABS  car, and also confirmed the fit
by a Jag mechanic.
Now I am looking to buy  summer tyres again ( the side wall of the P600's
is cracked and the handling is poor although lots of tread left ):  re
Kirbert's suggestion of Dunlop SP Sport - they are moving out of the Cdn
market, and the 235 60 was not available anyway.
There seem to be a lot of new tyre technology out there, would be nice to
take advantage of it without paying the premium for the big labels. Anybody
out there following the same tracks?
Maybe I'll wait until I get to move to Florida.
Lee Opausky

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