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Jaguar XK8 (X100) Factory Service Manual (1999)02 · Chassis
02 · General

204-04 Wheels and Tires: Specifications

Make
Jaguar
Model
XK-8 XK8 (X100) Factory Service Manual
Year
1999
Section
204-04 Wheels and Tires › Specifications › Specifications
ChassisSpecifications

Specifications

Section 204-04 · Specifications

Torques

ComponentNm
Wheel nut - steel wheel68 - 82
Wheel nut - alloy wheel88 - 102
Spare wheel retainer - temporary or full size spare3

Inflation Pressures for Recommended Tires - Normal

Tire SizeFrontRear
17 inch2.2 bar (32 lbf/in2)2.3 bar (34 lbf/in2)
18 inch2.2 bar (32 lbf/in2)2.3 bar (34 lbf/in2)

Inflation Pressures for Recommended Tires - Maximum Comfort Speeds up to 160 km/h (100 mph)

Tire SizeFrontRear
17 inch1.7 bar (26 lbf/in2)1.9 bar (28 lbf/in2)
18 inch1.7 bar (26 lbf/in2)1.9 bar (28 lbf/in2)

Inflation Pressure for Temporary Spare (space saver)

Tire SizeFrontRear
3.5' X 18'4.1 bar (60 lbf/in2)4.1 bar (60 lbf/in2)

Tires without Jaguar approval

Tires other than those recommended must be inflated to the following cold inflation pressure (front and Rear): 3.0 bar, 44lbf/in2
When using non-Jaguar approved winter tires, inflate to the recommended tire pressure and do not exceed the tire's speed capability.

Wheel Application

WheelSizeModel Application
Standard cast alloy8J X 17XK8
Optional cast alloy - Front8J X 18XK8
Optional cast alloy - Rear9J X 18XK8
Temporary spare3.5J X 18XK8
Cast alloy - Front8J X 18XKR
Cast alloy - Rear9J X 18XKR

Recommended Tires

ManufacturerTypeSize
Wheel Size: XK8 Standard - 8J X 17
PirelliP Zero245 / 50 R 17
Wheel Size: XK8 Optional Front - 8J X 18
PirelliP Zero245 / 45 R 18
Wheel Size: XK8 Optional Rear - 9J X 18
PirelliP Zero255 / 45 R 18
Wheel Size: XK8 and XKR Temporary Spare - 3.5J X 18
Pirelli135 / 80 R 18
Wheel Size: XKR Front - 8J X 18
PirelliP Zero245 / 45 R 18
Wheel Size: XKR Rear - 9j X 18
PirelliP Zero255 / 45 R 18

Recommended Winter Tires

ManufacturerTypeSize
PirelliWinter 210 M+S245 / 50 R 17
PirelliWinter 210 M+S245 / 45 R 18

Parts & tools for this job For 1999 Jaguar XK-8

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