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Jaguar XJ generations and tyre sizes

XJ

Serie I

1968 – 1973
Petrol109–198 kW (148–269 PS)Automatic
/ R225/55 R16
XJ

Serie II (1. Facelift)

1973 – 1979
Petrol119–217 kW (162–295 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/70 R15
XJ

XJ Serie III (2. Facelift)

1979 – 1992
XJ

XJ40

1986 – 1994
Petrol136–229 kW (185–311 PS)Manual / Automatic
/ R225/55 R16245/55 R16245/50 R17
XJ

X300

1994 – 1997
Petrol155–235 kW (211–320 PS)Manual / Automatic
225/55 R16245/50 R16225/50 R17245/45 R17255/45 R17225/45 R18245/40 R18255/40 R18265/35 R18265/40 R18
XJ

X308

1997 – 2003
Petrol174–267 kW (237–363 PS)Automatic
225/60 R16225/55 R17245/50 R17225/50 R18245/45 R18225/45 R19245/40 R19255/40 R19255/35 R20265/30 R20275/25 R21
XJ

X350

2003 – 2007
Diesel, Petrol152–291 kW (207–396 PS)Automatic
235/55 R17245/55 R17235/50 R18255/45 R18235/45 R19255/40 R19265/40 R19255/35 R20265/35 R20265/30 R21
XJ X350 (1. Facelift)

X350 (1. Facelift)

2007 – 2009
Diesel, Petrol152–291 kW (207–396 PS)Automatic
235/55 R17245/55 R17235/50 R18255/45 R18235/45 R19255/40 R19265/40 R19255/35 R20265/35 R20265/30 R21
XJ X351

X351

2010 – 2015
Diesel, Petrol202–405 kW (275–551 PS)Automatic
245/50 R18275/45 R18245/45 R19275/40 R19245/40 R20275/35 R20
XJ

X351 (1. Facelift)

2015 – 2019
Diesel, Petrol221–423 kW (300–575 PS)Automatic
245/50 R18275/45 R18245/45 R19275/40 R19245/40 R20265/35 R20275/35 R20295/30 R20

For the Jaguar XJ in 2026, the top-rated Summer tyres are Continental Premiumcontact 7 (rated 9.8/10) and Continental SportContact 7 (rated 9.7/10). The Jaguar XJ uses 39 tyre sizes across 10 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.

Summer tyres for Jaguar XJ - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Summer tyres for Jaguar XJ

Best tyres for Jaguar XJ by category

Best for dry
Continental SportContact 7
9.4/10
Best for wet
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
9.1/10
Best for comfort
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
9.1/10
Best for noise
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
8.8/10
Best overall
Continental Premiumcontact 7
9.8/10

Tyre comparison for Jaguar XJ

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Continental Premiumcontact 79.88.99.07.27.2Premium50%
2Continental SportContact 79.78.89.47.98.1Premium71%
3Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S9.58.58.97.07.6Premium97%
4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 69.48.59.18.17.4Premium102%
5Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO9.38.79.16.77.9Premium65%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Summer tyres for Jaguar XJ?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Summer tyres for Jaguar XJ are: Continental Premiumcontact 7 (9.8/10), Continental SportContact 7 (9.7/10), Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S (9.5/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit Jaguar XJ?
The Jaguar XJ uses the following tyre sizes: / R, 225/55 R16, 205/70 R15, 245/55 R16, 245/50 R17, 245/50 R16, 225/50 R17, 245/45 R17, 255/45 R17, 225/45 R18, 245/40 R18, 255/40 R18, 265/35 R18, 265/40 R18, 225/60 R16, 225/55 R17, 225/50 R18, 245/45 R18, 225/45 R19, 245/40 R19, 255/40 R19, 255/35 R20, 265/30 R20, 275/25 R21, 235/55 R17, 245/55 R17, 235/50 R18, 255/45 R18, 235/45 R19, 265/40 R19, 265/35 R20, 265/30 R21, 245/50 R18, 275/45 R18, 245/45 R19, 275/40 R19, 245/40 R20, 275/35 R20, 295/30 R20.
How many generations does the Jaguar XJ have?
The Jaguar XJ has 10 generations, from 1968 to 2015.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for Jaguar XJ?
For wet road performance on Jaguar XJ, the top-rated tyres are Bridgestone Potenza Sport (9.1/10) And Continental Premiumcontact 7 (8.9/10).
Are Continental Premiumcontact 7 good for Jaguar XJ?
Yes, the Continental Premiumcontact 7 is the top-rated tyre for Jaguar XJ with a rating of 9.8/10. Its strongest discipline is dry. It covers 50% of Jaguar XJ tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for Jaguar XJ?
To choose the right tyres for Jaguar XJ: 1) Check which tyre sizes fit your generation. 2) Choose between summer, winter, or all-season tyres. 3) Compare test ratings from independent organizations. 4) Consider your driving priorities (wet safety, comfort, mileage). 5) Decide between premium and budget segments based on your budget.

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