Tyre choice - 1999 XJR

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Mugwump00 - 28 Jun 2006 17:17 GMT

I need a couple on the front of mine. The difference in wear @25k between
the inner (worn) and outer (like new) edges is striking. Is this typical?
The steering feels fine.

Are P-Zero Assymetrical the de-facto choice? - they feel fine and
comfortable (its a much softer set-up than my 6-cyl XJR) but would a
different tyre/brand serve me better?

Any suggestions?

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WayneC - 01 Jul 2006 17:27 GMT

> I need a couple on the front of mine. The difference in wear @25k between
> the inner (worn) and outer (like new) edges is striking. Is this typical?
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> Any suggestions?

Go to tirerack.com and select "tires" and input your car make, model, &
year,
then select "Read Tire Reviews for this Vehicle" to look at reviews by
purchasers of various tires (you can filter the reviews by the category
of tire,
the type of driving you do, or the mileage). It's like anything else...
there
are a number of good choices, and nothing pleases everybody. Just be
careful you are looking at reviews for years that take your same tire size,
because they tend to show other years of XJR's, some of which have a
different rim diameter and take a different tire size.

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 seem to get good reviews, as does
Michelin Pilot XGT Z4, but not everyone gives good reviews
to these or any other particular tire..

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Gunner - 10 Jul 2006 13:34 GMT

I think the camber may be out on your car. Look up caster and camber while
you're at it.

>I need a couple on the front of mine. The difference in wear @25k between
>the inner (worn) and outer (like new) edges is striking. Is this typical?
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> Any suggestions?

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