xkr tyres

[mike4]

mike4 new to this
2004 xkr
does anyone know where i can get a "pirelli p zero 255/35 zr20 97y" i only need one as i have a small split in one of mine . despite best efforts of myself and hartwells bristol am unable to find one. the oposing tyre is almost new 7ml dealer has sugested dunlop sport max j as alternative but i am reluctant to mix different tyres on same axle although dealer says its ok . any help welcome.

[Nik]

Try Kevin & Soraya at DesignXKR ,

I'm sure this will help ,

Nik

[D_Doran]

The Jaguar handbook specifically states you DO NOT mix different brands or sizes on the same axle.

Don't be afraid to try ebay for part worn tyres. I got a pair of Dunlop Sport Maxx 285/30/20s last year with 7mm tread in near perfect state for just over £200 the pair!

[mike020150]

I'd echo the warning about not mixing tyre brands on the car. Tyre construction varies by manufacturer and as a result, different tyres may have different slip angles which affects how the car performs and feels on the road. Over many years, I have had numerous examples of strangely handling Jaguars cured seemingly miraculously by the simple expedient of adopting matched tyre sets. Unfortunately, without physically trying specific combinations of different tyres, it's not possible to predict which combinations will match without a problem and which won't. Mike.

[mike4]

thanks for sugestion nik i will try design xkr. mike

[mike4]

thanks to D Doran and Mike 020150
i will try e.bay , what i find strange is "hartwells " said its ok to mix tyres on same axle as tread pattern is similar ! goes against everthing i " thought" i knew
regards Mike4

[mike020150]

Sadly, not everyone who works in a garage, even a Jaguar main dealer garage, is an expert! Mike.