2001 Metallic black XKR

[pdgeorge1]

Hi,
I have just bought a 2001, low mileage XKR with FJSH. I spent about 2 years looking for the right one and it looks and runs great. Just one little fault which I knew about on purchase which is 5 beeps coming from a speaker on the steeering column. I think it is something to do with the passenger seat air bag. I will get my local Jaguar dealer to sort it when in for a service, which I intend to have done every 5,000 miles.
I have 20" BBS Montreal split rims with 285x30's on the rear and 265x35's on the front. Presently shod with Pirelli P3's. Has anybody tried any other makes?
Lastly, how do you upload pcitures to the BB?
Rgds,
Peter G

[Nik]

Hi Peter and welcome to the club and forum

I have used Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres for a couple of years now and find them excellant , in my opinion cheaper/better and more available than the Pirelli's ,

All the best ,

Nik

[D_Doran]

I am about to get new rears for my XK8, and at the moment, surprisingly P-Zeros are actually considerably cheaper than Dunlop Sport Maxx's.

[Nik]

I am about to get new rears for my XK8, and at the moment, surprisingly P-Zeros are actually considerably cheaper than Dunlop Sport Maxx's.

Surprised at the cost of these in Northern Ireland if thats the case ,

still think I'd prefer the Dunlops though ,

what sort of price difference are we talking about ,

All the best ,

Nik

[D_Doran]

P-Zeros at £215 per tyre and Dunlops at £268 per tyre (mine are 285/30/20/99y)