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Wheels and tires
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Damage
Excessive local distortion can cause the
casing of a tire to fracture and may lead
to premature failure. Tires should be
examined especially for cracked walls,
exposed cords, etc. Flints and other
sharp objects must be removed from the
tire tread; if left in they may work through
the cover. Clean off any oil or grease
contamination by using a suitable
cleaner.
Tire repair
Damaged tires should be replaced with
new tires. They must not be repaired in
view of the high performance capability of
the vehicle.
Tire replacement
When replacing tires, it is preferable to fit
a complete vehicle set. If either front or
rear tires only need to be renewed, new
tires must be fitted as axle sets.
After new tires have been fitted the
wheels need to be dynamically balanced.
Do not fit tires with a different tread
pattern, size or speed rating.
The installation of replacement tires with
steel cord body plies in the tire sidewall
may cause malfunction of the TPMS and
is not recommended (cord material
information is moulded on the tire wall).
Additionally, if your vehicle was equipped
with run-flat tires, replacing them with
tires that are not identical to those
originally fitted may cause malfunction of
the TPMS and is not recommended.
Always check your TPMS indicator after
replacing one or more tires on your
vehicle. See TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
(page 238).
Tire ageing
Tires degrade over time, even when they
are not being used. It is recommended
that tires generally be replaced after six
years of normal service. Heat caused by
hot climates or frequent high loading
conditions can accelerate the ageing
process.
You should replace the spare tire when
you replace the other road tires due to the
ageing of the spare tire.
USING WINTER TIRES
Winter tires are more suitable during
extremes of low temperatures, snow and
ice and will considerably improve the
vehicle’s handling during these
conditions.
Do not exceed 240 km/h (150 mph) when
using Jaguar approved winter tires.
Winter tires must be fitted on all four
wheels.
Approved Winter tire sizes
Front: Dunlop Wintersport M3 -
245/45R18 96V, Pirelli Sotto Zero -
245/45R18 100V, Pirelli Sotto Zero -
255/35R20 97V .
Rear: Dunlop Wintersport M3 -
265/40R18 97V, Pirelli Sotto Zero -
275/40R18 103V, Pirelli Sotto Zero -
285/30R20 99V .
CAUTION
Do not use paraffin (kerosene),
because this has a detrimental
effect on rubber.