xk81997 - Wot type of tyres?

[Gordon from Edin]

Hi there, i have just bought - but not yet seen, a 1997 xk8.

It is not modified, so does anyone know the likely tyre size? It looks like it may need new tyres all round, and i shudder to think what that will cost.....

[NormanD]

Early XK8 were 245/50 x 17 front and rear

I don't think the 18" wheels came in untill the XKR came out in 1998
If they are 18" then 245/45 on the front and 255/45 on the rear


As for tyres everyone has the choice but I use Toyo Proxis T1-Rs

[Gordon from Edin]

NormanD said:

Early XK8 were 245/50 x 17 front and rear

I don't think the 18" wheels came in untill the XKR came out in 1998
If they are 18" then 245/45 on the front and 255/45 on the rear


As for tyres everyone has the choice but I use Toyo Proxis T1-Rs

Thanks very much - i was looking for Pirellis but will look into them. Incredibly, the best quote i have had so far is from kwikfit - i am a but stunned at that....need to keep searching now tho!

[Shar2]

Whatever you do, don't replace with Pirellis. Go for the Toyos, if they can survive the way Norman drives then they must be pretty good and very tough. Right Norm

[P700DEE]

17" tyres are quite rare in the size for the XK8 , unless you really like them it can be cheaper to buy a set of 18" and choose any tyre except Pirelli

[NormanD]

Shar2 said:

Whatever you do, don't replace with Pirellis. Go for the Toyos, if they can survive the way Norman drives then they must be pretty good and very tough. Right Norm

To true, they keep me on the Black stuff

P700DEE said:

17" tyres are quite rare in the size for the XK8 , unless you really like them it can be cheaper to buy a set of 18" and choose any tyre except Pirelli

That is a thought, infact I do have a set of 18" 'Double 5' (they are the ones that were fitted to the XKR)if you are interested, PM me.

Edited by NormanD on Tuesday 16th March 15:26

[Gordon from Edin]

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That is a thought, infact I do have a set of 18" 'Double 5' (they are the ones that were fitted to the XKR)if you are interested, PM me.

Edited by NormanD on Tuesday 16th March 15:26

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Interesting - that is what is on the car......i have not actually got the car yet - i wrote in the gassing column about how i bought it on ebay as a price of 4.4k seemed worth a risk.
Its had a new engine and gearbox 15k miles ago and comes with all receipts and a private plate which i have been offered 1k on one of those websites....so even if it is a bit duff i can spend some cash on bringing it back to a decent standard!
Thanks for your offer and the advice - very valuable and i appreciate it all.

[NormanD]

Gordon from Edin said:

Interesting - that is what is on the car......i have not actually got the car yet - i wrote in the gassing column about how i bought it on ebay as a price of 4.4k seemed worth a risk.
Its had a new engine and gearbox 15k miles ago and comes with all receipts and a private plate which i have been offered 1k on one of those websites....so even if it is a bit duff i can spend some cash on bringing it back to a decent standard!
Thanks for your offer and the advice - very valuable and i appreciate it all.

Good luck with the car when you have it

There is a XK8/R Club, good advice and meets www.xkec.co.uk