Jaguar E Type

Jaguar E Type Tyres

Crossply Tyres

15" Rim Size

Radial Tyres

15" Rim Size

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The first E-Type Jaguar was fitted with a 640H15 Dunlop RS5 cross ply tyre until 1965 when the factory offered the E Type with a Dunlop SP Sport Aquajet 185HR15 radial tyre as an alternative. This ,now classic, tyre became standard fitment to all series one Jaguar XKE's and series two Jaguar E-Types.
The best tyres to fit to pre 1971 E types are the new 185VR15 Pirelli Cinturato ™ or the 185VR15 185VR15 Michelin XVS.

If you would like an unbiased view on which classic tyres to fit to your E-type then please read this thread on the E Type UK forum regarding Jaguar E Type tyre options.

Check out this fantastic You Tube video featuring an E Type Jaguar fitted with the 185VR15 Pirelli Cinturato ™ tyres.

1971 saw the introduction of the series three Jaguar XKE in 5.3 litre V12 form fitted, as standard, with Dunlop ER70x15 (205/70HR15) radial tyres on 6"x15" steel wheels (wire wheels were optional). The series three Jaguar E-Type also had the benefit of power steering as standard equipment. This overcame the problem of otherwise heavy steering gained by the fitment of wider tyres.

E Type Jaguar History

In 1961, 12 years and 4 months after the launch of the XK120, Jaguar wowed the world again at the Geneva motor show with the Jaguar E type (XKE) coupe. This phenomenal car offered people 265bhp, 150mph performance with acceleration to match and 18mpg average fuel consumption, all from a fully equipped touring/sports car that cost £2000. In its day this was a feat that no other manufacturer had achieved and is quite remarkable even now! From its inception in '61 in 3.8 litre series one E Type form, through 4.2 litre series two Jaguar E-Type in 1968 to its death in '75 as the 5.3 V12 series three XKE the Jaguar E-type was a benchmark car, and some might say, the most beautiful car of all time.

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E Type Jaguar Wheels

STOP PRESS: Prices reduced for E-Type Jaguar Borrani wheels!

If you would like to have the ultimate wire wheel upgrade then please click here for information on Borrani wheels for the E Type Jaguar.