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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 Winter tyres are Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 (rated 9.6/10) and Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (rated 9.4/10). The Jaguar XJ uses 39 tyre sizes across 10 generations. The Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 excels in Snow performance while the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 stands out in Dry performance. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

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

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

Best Winter tyres for Jaguar XJ

Best tyres for Jaguar XJ by category

Best for dry
Nokian WR Snowproof P
9.2/10
Best for wet
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
9.2/10
Best for comfort
Nokian WR Snowproof P
9.2/10
Best for noise
Nokian WR Snowproof P
9.2/10
Best for snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
9.3/10
Best overall
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
9.6/10

Tyre comparison for Jaguar XJ

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W3309.68.07.16.37.8Upper-middle71%
2Michelin PILOT ALPIN 59.47.58.87.68.1Premium97%
3Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P9.18.38.38.08.0Premium105%
4Bridgestone Blizzak LM-0059.09.28.48.48.3Premium89%
5GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+9.08.58.08.98.5Premium123%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for Jaguar XJ?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for Jaguar XJ are: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 (9.6/10), Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (9.4/10), Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P (9.1/10). 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 Blizzak LM-005 (9.2/10) And Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4 (8.7/10).
Are Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 good for Jaguar XJ?
Yes, the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 is the top-rated tyre for Jaguar XJ with a rating of 9.6/10. Its strongest discipline is snow. It covers 71% 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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