1997 Jaguar XJ tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120.65 on every 1997 trim.

Tires for the 1997 Jaguar XJ

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

245/45R18 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 1 · Europe

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225/60R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Europe

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225/55R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · Europe

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Also listed: 245/50R17 255/45R17 225/55R17 245/45R17 225/45R18 225/50R18 245/40R18 225/45R19 255/40R19 265/30R20 275/25R21 245/50R16 225/50R17 255/40R18 265/40R18 245/40R19 255/35R20

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Trims sold in 1997: 7
Generations: X308 X300 sold in 2 market versions
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All years (1968–2022)

7 trims sold in 1997

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Jaguar XJ X308

1997–2003 5 trims

Market not listed

3 trims

XJ 3.2i 233 hp · V8 225/60R16 99H 4 fitments

Generation: X308 · 1997–2003
Power: 233 hp
Engine: V8, Petrol
Center bore: 73.8 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120.65
Thread: 1/2" - 20 UNF

Check price on Amazon · 225/60R16 Wheels 16x7 ET33 · 5x120.65 · 73.8 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
225/60R16 99H	Rim 16x7 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	29 psi
225/55R17 98V	Rim 17x7 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	32 psi
225/50R18 98V	Rim 18x7 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	32 psi
225/45R19 97W	Rim 19x7.5 ET28 ~~5x120.65~~	35 psi

How to read 99H: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET33 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

XJ 4.0i 280 hp · V8 245/50R17 98V 4 fitments

Generation: X308 · 1997–2003
Power: 280 hp
Engine: V8, Petrol
Center bore: 73.8 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120.65
Thread: 1/2" - 20 UNF

Check price on Amazon · 245/50R17 Wheels 17x8 ET33 · 5x120.65 · 73.8 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
245/50R17 98V	Rim 17x8 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	32 psi
245/45R18 97W	Rim 18x8 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	35 psi
245/40R19 97W	Rim 19x8 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	35 psi
255/35R20 96Z	Rim 20x8.5 ET28 ~~5x120.65~~	38 psi

How to read 98V: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET33 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

XJ 4.0i 358 hp · 4.0L V8 245/45R18 97W 4 fitments

Generation: X308 · 1997–2003
Power: 358 hp
Engine: 4.0L V8, Petrol
Center bore: 73.8 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120.65
Thread: 1/2" - 20 UNF

Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET33 · 5x120.65 · 73.8 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
245/45R18 97W	Rim 18x8 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	35 psi
255/40R19 97W	Rim 19x8.5 ET28 ~~5x120.65~~	35 psi
265/30R20 96Z	Rim 20x9 ET25 ~~5x120.65~~	38 psi
275/25R21 92Y	Rim 21x9 ET25 ~~5x120.65~~	41 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET33 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Europe

2 trims

XJ 3.2i (Saloon) 233 hp · 3.2 L V8 Petrol 3.2 L V8 225/60R16 4 fitments

Generation: X308 · 1997–2003
Market: Europe
Power: 233 hp
Engine: 3.2 L V8 Petrol 3.2 L V8, Petrol
Center bore: 73.8 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120.65

Check price on Amazon · 225/60R16 Wheels 16x7 ET33 · 5x120.65 · 73.8 mm on Amazon

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	225/60R16	Rim 16x7 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	29 psi
Alt	225/55R17	Rim 17x7 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	32 psi
Alt	225/50R18	Rim 18x7 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	32 psi
Alt	225/45R19	Rim 19x7.5 ET28 ~~5x120.65~~	35 psi

XJ 4.0i (Saloon) 358 hp · 4.0 L V8 Petrol 4.0 L V8 245/45R18 4 fitments

Generation: X308 · 1997–2003
Market: Europe
Power: 358 hp
Engine: 4.0 L V8 Petrol 4.0 L V8, Petrol
Center bore: 73.8 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120.65

Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18 Wheels 18x8 ET33 · 5x120.65 · 73.8 mm on Amazon

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	245/45R18	Rim 18x8 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	35 psi
Alt	255/40R19	Rim 19x8.5 ET28 ~~5x120.65~~	35 psi
Alt	265/30R20	Rim 20x9 ET25 ~~5x120.65~~	38 psi
Alt	275/25R21	Rim 21x9 ET25 ~~5x120.65~~	41 psi

Jaguar XJ X300

1994–1997 2 trims

Europe

1 trim

XJ 3.2 (Saloon) 208 hp · 3.2 L AJ16 I6 Petrol 3.2 L AJ16 I6 225/55R16 6 fitments

Generation: X300 · 1994–1997
Market: Europe
Power: 208 hp
Engine: 3.2 L AJ16 I6 Petrol 3.2 L AJ16 I6, Petrol
Center bore: 73.8 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120.65

Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16 Wheels 16x7 ET33 · 5x120.65 · 73.8 mm on Amazon

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	225/55R16	Rim 16x7 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	32 psi
OE	245/50R16	Rim 16x8 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	32 psi
Alt	225/50R17	Rim 17x7 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	32 psi
Alt	245/45R17	Rim 17x8 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	35 psi
Alt	225/45R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET28 ~~5x120.65~~	35 psi
Alt	245/40R18	Rim 18x8 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	35 psi

USA

1 trim

XJ 4.0 (Saloon) 315 hp · 4.0 L AJ16 I6 Petrol 4.0 L AJ16 I6 255/45R17 6 fitments

Generation: X300 · 1994–1997
Market: USA
Power: 315 hp
Engine: 4.0 L AJ16 I6 Petrol 4.0 L AJ16 I6, Petrol
Center bore: 73.8 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x120.65

Check price on Amazon · 255/45R17 Wheels 17x8 ET33 · 5x120.65 · 73.8 mm on Amazon

Fit	Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
OE	255/45R17	Rim 17x8 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	35 psi
Alt	255/40R18	Rim 18x8.5 ET35 ~~5x120.65~~	35 psi
Alt	265/40R18	Rim 18x9 ET28 ~~5x120.65~~	36 psi
Alt	245/45R17	Rim 17x8 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	35 psi
Alt	225/45R18	Rim 18x7.5 ET28 ~~5x120.65~~	35 psi
Alt	245/40R18	Rim 18x8 ET33 ~~5x120.65~~	35 psi

What these columns mean

OE fitment: The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative: A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
Rim size: Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD): Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore: Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure: Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size: Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.