Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 85

Wheels and Tires - VIN Range: G45704-
>H18679

WARNING: Do not mix different types of tires on the same vehicle such as radial, bias or

bias belted tires except in emergencies (temporary spare usage). Failure to follow these

instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, for example when

changing a wheel. The wheel resting on the ground may cause the vehicle to move. Failure to

follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Aftermarket aerosol tire sealants are extremely flammable. Always question the

customer to make sure these products have not been used. Failure to follow these instructions

may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or a face shield when performing any work with

wheel and tire assemblies. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Tighten the wheel nuts at 800 km (500 miles) after any wheel change or anytime

the wheel nuts are loosened. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to tighten the wheel nuts at the specified mileage could cause the

wheels to become detached while the vehicle is in motion. Failure to follow these instructions may

result in personal injury.

WARNING: Each individual axle, wheel and tire has its own maximum weight or tire

inflation rating. Do not overload or over-inflate beyond the capacity of the lowest rated

components of the system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: When changing a wheel, make sure that the vehicle cannot move. Always apply

the parking brake and select the transmission park position. Failure to follow these instructions

may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Reduce air pressure as much as possible by pushing the valve core plunger in

before removing the valve core. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Do not clean aluminium wheels with steel wool, abrasive type cleaners or

detergents. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the vehicle.

Item

Part Number

Description

1

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Luxury

2

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Dynamic

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3

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Sepang

4

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Rapier

5

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Tucana

6

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Custom (Crome option available in the US)

7

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Sabre (Crome option available in the US)

8

Callisto

Item

Part Number

Description

1

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Locking wheel nut

2

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Locking wheel nut socket

Locking Wheel Nuts

Locking wheel nuts are fitted to certain markets and are available as an accessory in other markets.

One locking wheel nut is fitted to each road wheel and may only be removed by using the correctly

coded socket.

Locking wheel nuts are available in one length. The correct socket is supplied with the vehicle tool kit.

Sets of sockets are available to Jaguar dealers.

Recommended Tires

The radial ply tires recommended by Jaguar meet the high speed performance of the vehicle. Only

tires of identical specification may be fitted as replacements. Under no circumstances must cross-ply

tires be fitted.

Tire Inflation Pressures

All recommended tires, including winter tires, must be inflated to the pressures shown in the

specifications. For additional information, refer to

Specifications - VIN Range: G45704->G99999

(204-

04 Wheels and Tires)

Tire Replacement and Wheel-Interchanging

When the replacement of a tire is necessary, it is preferable to fit an axle set. If two replacement tires

are fitted (to one axle), they must be of the same manufacturer and type as those on the other axle.

New tires must be balanced before fitting to the vehicle.

Winter (Snow) Tires

Winter tires must only be fitted in complete four-wheel sets of the same type and size. The maximum

speed with winter tires fitted (without snow chains) is 210 km/h (131 miles/h) for H rated tires or 240

km/h (149 miles/h) for V rated tires.

When using snow chains, note that:

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Snow chains must only be fitted to the rear wheels

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Only Jaguar snow chains should be used

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Snow chains must not be used on roads which are clear of snow

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The maximum speed with winter tires and snow chains fitted is 48 km/h (30 miles/h)

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Traction control (where fitted) must be switched OFF when using snow chains.

Rotational Indicators

Some recommended winter tires may have an arrow moulded in the sidewall to indicate the correct

direction of rotation. It is essential tires are fitted so that the arrow is pointing in the direction of

rotation.

Some of the recommended tires for normal and winter use have an asymmetric tread pattern. These

tires have inside and outside markers which should be fitted correctly to the wheel.

Temporary-Use Spare Wheel

In certain markets, the spare wheel supplied with the vehicle is of the temporary-use type. It is

narrower than the normal road wheel and takes up less room in the luggage compartment.

When using this type of spare wheel note that:

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Maximum speed must not exceed 80 km/h (50 miles/h)

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The normal road wheel must be replaced as soon as possible

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Only one temporary-use wheel may be fitted to the vehicle at any time

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Traction control (where fitted) must be switched OFF.

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