Jaguar XJ12
Jaguar XJ12 tyres
- Jaguars XJ12 was one of the first production saloon cars to fit modern low profile Tyres.
- The XJ12, XJ12L and the coupe version the XJC12 fitted 205/70VR15 tyres.
- We would suggest that currently the best tyres in this size would be either the 205/70VR15 Pirelli Cinturato CN12 or 205/70VR15 Michelin XWX.
- In 1981/’82, with the introduction of the XJ12 HE they increased the wheel size by half an inch to 6.5” and fitted 215/70VR15 tyres. We suggest 215/70VR15 XWX or 215/70VR15 CN12.
- We cautiously recommend 36psi front and rear. Follow this link for more imformation about XJ12 tyre pressures.
For all models of the XJ12 Jaguar saloon we recommend either Michelin XWX which is a really durable period tyre that can withstand heat, and will handle really well at high speeds and perform excellently on motorways and dual carriage ways. It is worth noting that XWX was what Ferrari fitted to their Daytona & 330 GT and some British Police forces fitted the XWX to their Jaguar Jam sandwich XJ saloons.
The CN12 by Pirelli is also an extremely high performance tyre with a W speed rating and will perform excellently in the wet, and provide excellent comfort and grip. Worth noting that the Pirelli Cinturato CN12 was fitted to Lamborghini cars such as their Espada & Muira.
Recommended Products for Jaguar XJ12
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205/70 WR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ CN12
Excl. Tax: $284.57 Incl. Tax: $341.48 -
Set of 4 205/70 R 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ CN12
Excl. Tax: $1,038.15 Incl. Tax: $1,245.78 -
Set of 5 205/70R15 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ CN12
Excl. Tax: $1,275.75 Incl. Tax: $1,530.90 -
215/70 WR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ CN12
Excl. Tax: $398.97 Incl. Tax: $478.76 -
Set of 5 215/70 R 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ CN12 OFFER
Excl. Tax: $1,788.75 Incl. Tax: $2,146.50 -
Set of 4 215/70 R 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ CN12
Excl. Tax: $1,443.15 Incl. Tax: $1,731.78
In 1982 Jaguar developed the XJ12 HE (or High efficiency) improved model of the XJ12, one off the improvements was to fit 215/70VR15 tyres instead of the 205/70VR15. There by fitting a taller tyre to improve the gearing and clearance. They also fitted a PIRELLI P4000. Currently Longstone would suggest the best tyre for these fantastic XJ12 saloons and of course the XJC V12 would be the 215/70VR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™.
When Jaguar first introduced their XJ12, V12 model of their excellent XJ6 saloon, they initially stuck with the same size tyre as the XJ6 which was ER/70VR15 or as we now know it today 205/70VR15. We would suggest that the 2 best tyres for these cars are either 205/70WR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ CN12 or 205/70VR15 Michelin XWX and the temptation would be to fit PIRELLI due to Jaguars long standing relationship with PIRELLI.
Tyre Pressures
