Tires: Description and Operation

The radial ply tires are to meet the high speed performance of the vehicle. Only tires of identical specification may be fitted as replacements. Under no circumstances must cross-ply tires be fitted.

Tire Inflation Pressures
All recommended tires, including winter tires, must be inflated to Specifications. Inflation pressures must only be checked when the tires are cold.

Tire Replacement and Wheel-interchanging
When renewal of tires is necessary, it is preferable to fit a complete set. If two replacement tires are fitted (to one axle), they must be of the same manufacturer and type as those on the other axle.
No attempt must be made to interchange wheels from the front to the rear or vice-versa, as wear produces a characteristic pattern on each tire depending upon its position on the vehicle. If this position is changed after wear has occurred, the performance of the tire will be adversely affected.
It should be remembered that new tires must be balanced before installing to the vehicle.

Winter Tires

NOTE: Speed must not exceed 210 km/h (131 mph) when winter tires are installed. Winter tires must only be fitted in complete four-wheel sets of the same type and size.

Snow Chains and Spike Spider Traction System
Jaguar recommended snow chains, must only be installed when using 17 inch wheels with 245/50 R17 winter tires.
The Jaguar recommended spike spider traction system can be used on all wheel and tire sizes, except the temporary spare wheel.

NOTE: When using snow chains or the spike spider traction system, note that:
Snow chains and the spike spider traction system must only be fitted to the rear wheels.
Only Jaguar recommended snow chains or spike spider traction system must be used.
The maximum permissible speed with winter tires, and snow chains or spike spider traction system fitted is 48 km/h (30 mph).
Traction control (where fitted) must be switched OFF when using snow chains or the spike spider traction system.
Snow chains and the spike spider traction system must not be used on roads which are clear of snow.

Asymmetric Tires
Some tires recommended by Jaguar are asymmetric. Inner and outer markers embossed on the tire walls must be observed to ensure the correct installation of the tire to the wheel.

Rotational Indicators
Some tires recommended by Jaguar are directional, these tires have an embossed arrow on the tire wall to show the direction of rotation of the tire when installed.

Tread Wear Indicator

NOTE: Tire condition must comply with prevailing local legislation.

Tread wear indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves across the width of the tire. The tire must be renewed when tread wear indicators become visible at the surface of the tread.