I purchased a new Jaguar XES in July and went for the 20" low profile wheels with Pirelli tyres - Big Mistake !!

 

In less than 6,000 miles driven I have had to replace four -   yes 4 tyres !!!

 

I have driven performance saloons for many years - BMW M3, Audi RS4, Lexus ISF - In the past 15 years I have driven over 300,000 miles in these cars and never had one tyre problem other then normal replacement.

 

Why have I had to replace these tyres - potholes - but fairly minor potholes that are unavoidable in everyday driving. Two potholes have burst the tyres and two have put bulges in the side walls requiring replacement.

 

It shows that the potholes are relatively minor as the wheels have not been damaged at all.

 

I would like to know if anybody else has suffered the same issues with these tyres. 

 

The car is fabulous but these tyres are simply not fit for purpose. I am sure they are very good track tyres but this a a road car.

 

I am considering changing all four tyres for another make as at this rate I could get through 16 tyres in a year 

 

PS - I am listed as having an XF but this is because there is no XE on the listing yet ?

 

My advice if you are considering a XES - go for the 19" wheels. 

Hi Malcolm, and welcome to the club.

 

Tyres can be expensive!

 

I found a survey that had been taken some months ago that covered noise, wear and stopping.  On my s type I had Pirellis on 18' wheels and found that they were quite noisy.  The survey indicated that the two best all round tyres were Goodyear Eagle XL in the top spot, and Vredestein coming a close second.  I had the Goodyears put on the front and find them first class. I will put Goodyears on the back when the Pirellis need replacing.

 

My car is the S Type diesel and although having great acceleration is certainly not a XES, but having been on the road for over 60 years I would not expect any tyres to suffer damage from minor potholes  ---   I have had two major ones and  replaced tyres, but quite a few minor ones that have caused me to check my tyres, but never found any problem.

 

Tyres can be a personal choice,  but having to change/replace tyres after 6000 miles, I also would question the fit for purpose of any tyre that needed replacement so early in their use, especially when the driver is as experienced as you are.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

On 11/5/2015 at 7:45 PM, Red Cat said:

PS - I am listed as having an XF but this is because there is no XE on the listing yet ?

 

All sorted for you Malcolm