Have fitted the Vikings (255/35/20) to Jaguar XJ Sport for the past 4 years. They last amazingly well (compared to some well know and more prestigious brands), they perform equally well and are an absolute bargain. Be in no doubt, this is a top quality tyre, produced in a new factory in Germany owned by Continental.
Best Tyres for the Jaguar XJ6
Jaguar XJ6 drivers have left 14 tyre reviews on Tyre Reviews, covering 157,125 miles of real world driving. Every tyre they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car. The numbers include 1 XJ6 variants, listed further down.
- 14owner reviews
- 157,125 milescovered on them
- 12different tyres rated
- 69%average tyre score
The quick answer
| Season | Owners' pick | Owner rating | Our category test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pirelli P6000 5.1 | 80% from 3 reviews | Best Summer Tyres |
Highest weighted owner score from Jaguar XJ6 drivers. Full rankings and the evidence behind them below.
The best rated tyres for the Jaguar XJ6
Rated only by drivers of this car. Each tyre needs at least 3 reviews from the Jaguar XJ6 to be ranked; the order weights a tyre's score by how many reviews back it, so one glowing review cannot top a table.
Summer tyres
The highest rated tyre in the Summer category for the Jaguar XJ6 is the Pirelli P6000 - 80% from 3 owner reviews across 34,025 miles.
| # | Tyre | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed | TR Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pirelli P6000
|
80% | 3 | 34,025 miles | 5.1 |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
TR Score is the tyre's overall Tyre Reviews rating out of 10, built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre - not just the reviews from this car. The owner rating column is this car only.
The best rated tyres that fit the Jaguar XJ6
The rankings above can only speak for tyres a Jaguar XJ6 driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tyres we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 225/45 R17, 235/50 R18 and 225/55 R16 - whether or not anyone here has fitted them yet. They are ranked on the TR Score, which is built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre.
Summer tyres
Our highest rated tyre in the Summer category, in this car's sizes, is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, at 9.7 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | Jaguar XJ6 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
|
9.7 | 225/45 R17, 235/50 R18 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Continental PremiumContact 7
|
9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
|
9.5 | 225/45 R17, 235/50 R18 | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Falken ZIEX ZE320
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9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
|
9.4 | 225/45 R17, 235/50 R18 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Pirelli Cinturato C3
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9.4 | 225/45 R17, 235/50 R18 | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Summer Tyres →
All Season tyres
No Jaguar XJ6 driver has reviewed a tyre in the All Season category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is our highest rated, at 9.6 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | Jaguar XJ6 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
|
9.6 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
|
9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Vredestein Quatrac
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9.5 | 225/45 R17, 225/55 R16 | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Michelin CrossClimate 3
|
9.5 | 225/45 R17, 235/50 R18 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
BFGoodrich Advantage All Season
|
9.5 | 225/45 R17, 225/55 R16 | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
|
9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best All Season Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear Vector All Season 4
Winter tyres
No Jaguar XJ6 driver has reviewed a tyre in the Winter category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4 is our highest rated, at 9.6 out of 10.
| # | Tyre | TR Score | Made in | Jaguar XJ6 reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4
|
9.6 | 235/50 R18 | Be the first → |
| 2 |
Michelin Alpin 7
|
9.5 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 3 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
|
9.5 | 225/45 R17, 235/50 R18 | Be the first → |
| 4 |
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
|
9.5 | 235/50 R18 | Be the first → |
| 5 |
Bridgestone Blizzak 6
|
9.4 | All your sizes | Be the first → |
| 6 |
Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3
|
9.4 | 225/45 R17, 235/50 R18 | Be the first → |
Want test data as well as owner opinion? Best Winter Tyres → Test winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
Fitment comes from each tyre's manufactured size list, and the sizes are the ones drivers reported when they reviewed. Check the size, load index and speed rating on your own doorplate before buying - a size a previous owner ran is not always the size your car left the factory on.
Every tyre reviewed on the Jaguar XJ6
The complete record, including discontinued tyres and tyres with too few reviews to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. A further 11 tyres have a single review each; they count toward the totals but are not listed.
| Tyre | Season | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirelli P6000 | Summer | 80% | 3 | 34,025 miles |
Tyre sizes Jaguar XJ6 drivers run
The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tyres in that size, across every car.
Jaguar XJ6 variants, reviewed separately
These trims and body styles have pages of their own. Their reviews are already counted in the rankings above.
What Jaguar XJ6 drivers say
The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.
I had these tyres fitted to my Jag XJ6 as they were all that was in stock on Boxing Day a couple of years ago when a tracking problem had scuffed the fronts to nothing. I ended up fitting them on all wheels, they lasted 37,000 miles so replaced all 4 with another set 2 years later; these lasted another 35k miles so refooted again but sold the car 8 months later so do not know the eventual state. I was really impressed (Jaguar were less so!) as they worked well and lasted an amazing time when fitted to a large, powerful and heavy. I would certainly refit though I believe they are now out of production.
These fitted to a Jaguar xj6, the ride is unbearable it is so hard that the tar
strips on the road shakes the just as if you were running over the the lane
markers, and the lane markers feel like potholes.
very noisy sounds like the wheel bearings have all gone.
fitted a different brand of tyre and now it rides like a new car very smooth.
your bob
strips on the road shakes the just as if you were running over the the lane
markers, and the lane markers feel like potholes.
very noisy sounds like the wheel bearings have all gone.
fitted a different brand of tyre and now it rides like a new car very smooth.
your bob
Put two Primacy 3 on the front, replacing a pair of 7yr old rock hard Pirelli P6000. Completely cured the borderline dangerous tramlining. Will see how they age
Tyres looked really good but they will not grip when going around any corner, the traction control keeps coming on, when I put the front tyres on the rear the traction control problem disappeared! I do not know how they wear as I have only done a couple of thousand miles but they are useless on the rears.
I bought a set of these for my Jaguar xj6 when I put a set of 18" wheels on her at a price of £200 for a set of 4. I was not expecting much! For the first few days I found grip to be bad! But after this once they had a 20-30 miles on them they seemed to improve loads and became a semi decent all-round tire. They are far from the best on the market but for the price they are fantastic at £50 per corner fully fitted and balanced. I drive normally most of the time as I am a family man and have the occasional blast when on my own. I would buy these again. I covered around a 1000 miles on these before I sold the car and the Brand name and tire size molded into tread was still clearly visible leading me to the conclusion that these are a really good hard-wearing tire.
Fitted a set of 4 of these as the car was purchased with a rubbish selection of old, leaky and worn tyres. Of course the car was transformed but like all Kumho tyres, they are very well balanced. They roll smoothly and quietly, appropriate for this car! Being very heavy and soft, the handling of the car isnt brilliant anyway, but these stick to the road and the car feels very confident, it wont easily overcome the tyres in normal or even spirited driving. ABS cuts in very late too which shows they can perform even on a large car. Off the line traction is great with no wheelspin. At speed there is no vibration and no tramlining, which these cars are prone too. I like Kumho tyres and these are no exception, also great value in this expensive size, highly recommended. They are also very resistant to aquaplaning and they look great too. Another plus is that the sidewalls look great with tyre shine on!
glad to see the back of them , id go for bf goodrich any day, lasts forever and handles well in all weather
These tyres were replaced in Europe in 2007, the tyres are still manufactured in thailand for the asian market, if you check goodyears website in europe you will NOT find this tyre for sale.
If you contact goodyear themselves they will tell you that the tyres are not legal in the UK and will ask you for details of the company that supplied them to you.
If you contact goodyear themselves they will tell you that the tyres are not legal in the UK and will ask you for details of the company that supplied them to you.
I have had these tyres on my Jaguar and my Senator (both 140 mph cars)and they have been excellent in wet and dry - no good in snow! I got about 20,000 miles on the rears and about 25,000 miles on the fronts.
I do not undertsnd the people who have had bad experience with these tyres.
I do not undertsnd the people who have had bad experience with these tyres.
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