Daimler Sovereign Tyres

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Daimler Sovereign 1972–1983

Jaguar XJ6 (Daimler Sovereign) Tyres Explained

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.
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.

Daimler Sovereign Recommended Tyres

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205/70 R 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN12
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205/70 VR 15 Michelin XWX

Starting at £392.40 £327.00
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205/70 WR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P5

Starting at £333.60 £278.00
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Michelin 15F Offset Valve Inner Tube

Starting at £34.80 £29.00
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215/70 WR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P5

Starting at £382.80 £319.00
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215/70 VR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN12
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225/65 WR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P5

Starting at £322.80 £269.00
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235/60 WR 15 Pirelli P600
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215/70VR15 Michelin XWX

Starting at £459.60 £383.00
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205/70 - 15 Avon CR6ZZ

Starting at £462.00 £385.00
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215/70 VR 15 Avon CR6ZZ

Starting at £481.20 £401.00
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220/65 VR 390 Avon CR39

Starting at £367.20 £306.00
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205/70-15 Avon CR28
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215/70 SR 15 B.F.Goodrich Radial T/A

Starting at £188.40 £157.00
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235/60 R 15 B.F.Goodrich Radial T/A

Starting at £217.20 £181.00
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205/70 / 15 Vredestein Classic

Starting at £274.80 £229.00
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215/70 - 15 Vredestein Classic

Starting at £310.80 £259.00
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ER/70 VR 15 Dunlop SP Sport Aquajet
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Set of 4 off 205/70 R15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN12
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Set of 5 off 205/70R15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN12
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Set of 4 off 205/70 WR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P5

Starting at £1,282.80 £1,069.00
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Set of 5 off 205/70WR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P5

Starting at £1,570.80 £1,309.00
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Set of 4 off 215/70 R15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P5

Starting at £1,462.80 £1,219.00
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Set of 4 off 215/70 R15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN12
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Set of 5 off 215/70 R 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN12
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Set of 4 off 225/65 R15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P5

Starting at £1,234.80 £1,029.00
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Set of 5 off 225/65 R 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P5

Starting at £1,522.80 £1,269.00
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Set of 4 off 205/70 VR15 Michelin XWX

Starting at £1,530.00 £1,275.00
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Set of 5 off 205/70VR15 Michelin XWX

Starting at £1,870.80 £1,559.00
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Set of 4 off 215/70R15 Michelin XWX

Starting at £1,762.80 £1,469.00
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Set of 5 off 215/70 VR 15 Michelin XWX

Starting at £2,158.80 £1,799.00
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Set of 2 off 215/70 VR 15 & 2 225/70 VR 15 Michelin XWX

Starting at £1,810.80 £1,509.00
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Set of 5 off 215/70R15 PIRELLI CINTURATO P5

Starting at £1,798.80 £1,499.00
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Set of 4 off 235/60 VR 15 Pirelli P600
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Set of 5 off 235/60R15 Pirelli P600

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