Daimler Sovereign Tyres
Jaguar XJ6 (Daimler Sovereign) Tyres Explained
Daimler Sovereign 1972–1983
- Jaguar's first Daimler Sovereign fitted ER/70 VR 15 Dunlop SP Sport Aquajet.
- Later Daimler Saloons fitted ER/70 R15 Tyres, which is exactly the same size as 205/70 R15.
- The best Daimler Sovereign tyres are the 205/70 WR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P5. The P5 was designed at the request of Jaguar, specifically for use in their luxury saloons, providing both performance and comfort.
- Our alternative recommended best tyres to fit to a Daimler Sovereign would be either 205/70 VR 15 Michelin XWX or 205/70 WR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ CN12. They have the highest specification and best handling tyres in their size.
1991 Daimler Double Six on PIRELLI P5 Tyres - Approved by the Queen
- Our period Innertube Guides state that the Series 1 Sovereign (1969) was released on tube-type wheels that require innertubes. The Series 2 and subsequent models, released by 1970, were all tubeless.
- For these tyres we suggest the Michelin 15F innertube.
- For information on tyre pressures see the table below.
- The P5 was the tyre of choice. Here is a story of Jaguar testing the P5.
- A German car magazine ran a Classic Car Tyre Test, on a Jaguar E Type, finding the PIRELLI P5 to be the best for classic cars with power-steering.
Daimler Sovereign Recommended Tyres
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History of the Daimler Sovereign
Between 1966 and 1983, the Daimler Sovereign was the name of a series of premium automobiles produced by Jaguar but sold under the Daimler brand. Jaguar purchased The Daimler Company in 1960, and the Sovereign was introduced in 1966 as the second Daimler to be based on a Jaguar vehicle. The first was the 2½ litre V8, which had an Edward Turner-designed V8 engine. The Sovereign, unlike the Daimler 2½ litre, featured a Jaguar engine, signalling the end of the Turner-designed engines.
The first Daimler Sovereign was modelled on the 1966 Jaguar 420 and was dubbed the "Sovereign 420." Subsequent Sovereigns were based on the Jaguar XJ6 Series I, II, and III. The model name "Sovereign" was applied to a high-spec version of the Series III Jaguar XJ6 in 1983, with the 6-cylinder Daimler based on the Jaguar and continuing without a model designation.
Daimler Sovereign Tyre Pressure
| ER/70VR15 Dunlop | 205/70VR15 Cinturato CN12 | 205/70VR15 Michelin XWX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series 1 | 29psi Front - 34psi Rear | 30psi Front - 36psi Rear | 31psi Front - 36psi Rear |
| Series 2 | 33psi Front - 36psi Rear | 33psi Front - 36psi Rear | 33psi Front - 36psi Rear |
| Series 3 | 36psi Front - 36psi Rear | 33psi Front - 36psi Rear | 36psi Front - 36psi Rear |
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Daimler Sovereign Innertube Guides
Dunlop 1965-1978 Daimler Fitment & Tyre Pressure Guide
Michelin 1977 Daimler Fitment & Tyre Pressure Guide
Michelin 1978 Daimler Fitment & Tyre Pressure Guide
