Tyres for my X308 1998 Sovereign 4.0 LWB?

[Imperial1965]

Hi there - any suggestions? Pirelli say they currently produce nothing suitable. They say that their current P7 is designed for the Audi A6.

One I'm considering is the Goodyear Efficient Grip. Or Michelin Primacy HP. Or Continental Premium Contact 2. Or people have suggested Bridgestone?

I've got standard size wheels, so I'm looking for 225/60 R16 98W or Y - I believe that's right?

Many thanks indeed, all the best

[robv12]

Bridgestone are good, Falken too come highly recommmended, I had a set of Avons on an XJR 300 which I thought were good

depending on usage and mileage you could also look at something like a Kuhmo which is a bit more on the budget side

hope this helps a little

[ptjs1]

If you like Pirellis, you could try the P6000 225/55 r16 98W.

Late XJSs used the 225/60 r16 98W (which is now obsolete) but the 225/55 was always the sport option. I have these fitted to my XJS and I don't think you'll really notice any difference in ride compliance moving to the 55 tyre.

Good luck

Paul

[2jags-pete]

If you like grip in the wet, don't go with the cheap ones like Nankang. I prefer Pirellis, but had some great Goodyears, also have some Continentals on at moment which are fine, any of the brands you mentioned are great, I find Michelins last longer than anything else. On the cheaper side Barum are still grippy, also had some Enduro's that gripped.