Alloy wheel change from 19inch to smaller

[Barryc]

Hi I am looking into the possibility of changing my alloys from a 19inch to a smaller size just wanted to see if there were any complications I should be aware of it is on an X-type 2.5 V6 2005 manual 

thank you for your assistance 

barry

[The Voices]

Jaguar never offered the 19" size on the X-Type, we did offer dealer fitted 'Arden' 19" alloys however ?

Returning to a smaller size will be straightforward.

Just buy a set of used genuine alloys and ensure that, if they come with tyres, the tyre size is correct for your car.

The 2.5 was offered with 16", 17" or 18" wheels from the factory.

As the rim gets smaller, the tyre profile is increased to maintain the same diameter and prevent speedo errors.

A 'taller' tyre profile will give better ride quality and less road noise than a low profile tyre but you lose a little steering feedback and handling.

I probably still have some literature with the standard tyre sizes if you cannot find the information on this forum.

 

[Old Peter]

My x type 2.5AWD had 17" wheels and a nice comfortable ride they gave.