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1998 Jaguar XJ tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120.65 on every 1998 trim.

Tires for the 1998 Jaguar XJ

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

  1. 245/45R18 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 1
    Check price on Amazon · 245/45R18
  2. 225/60R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims
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  3. 245/50R17 Best-rated standard on 1 trim
    Check price on Amazon · 245/50R17

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

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Trims sold in 1998
5
Generation
X308

5 trims sold in 1998

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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R16 99HRim 16x7 ET33 5x120.6529 psi
225/55R17 98VRim 17x7 ET33 5x120.6532 psi
225/50R18 98VRim 18x7 ET33 5x120.6532 psi
225/45R19 97WRim 19x7.5 ET28 5x120.6535 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/50R17 98VRim 17x8 ET33 5x120.6532 psi
245/45R18 97WRim 18x8 ET33 5x120.6535 psi
245/40R19 97WRim 19x8 ET33 5x120.6535 psi
255/35R20 96ZRim 20x8.5 ET28 5x120.6538 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/45R18 97WRim 18x8 ET33 5x120.6535 psi
255/40R19 97WRim 19x8.5 ET28 5x120.6535 psi
265/30R20 96ZRim 20x9 ET25 5x120.6538 psi
275/25R21 92YRim 21x9 ET25 5x120.6541 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
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/60R16Rim 16x7 ET33 5x120.6529 psi
Alt225/55R17Rim 17x7 ET33 5x120.6532 psi
Alt225/50R18Rim 18x7 ET33 5x120.6532 psi
Alt225/45R19Rim 19x7.5 ET28 5x120.6535 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
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE245/45R18Rim 18x8 ET33 5x120.6535 psi
Alt255/40R19Rim 19x8.5 ET28 5x120.6535 psi
Alt265/30R20Rim 20x9 ET25 5x120.6538 psi
Alt275/25R21Rim 21x9 ET25 5x120.6541 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.
Trims sold in 1998
5
Generation
X308
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