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1987 Jaguar XJS tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x120.65 on every 1987 trim.

Tires for the 1987 Jaguar XJS

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

  1. 235/60R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 2
    Check price on Amazon · 235/60R15
  2. 215/70R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 215/70R15
  3. 225/55R16 Best-rated optional on 4 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 225/55R16

Also listed: 245/50R16 255/50R16 255/45R17

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Trims sold in 1987
4
Generation
2

4 trims sold in 1987

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Jaguar XJS 2

1981–1991 4 trims
XJS 3.6i 225 hp · AJ6 I6 215/70VR15 4 fitments
Generation
Series 2 · 1981–1991
Power
225 hp
Engine
AJ6 I6, Petrol
Center bore
73.8 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120.65
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 215/70R15 Wheels 15x6 ET28 · 5x120.65 · 73.8 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/70VR15Rim 15x6 ET28 5x120.6532 psi
215/70VR15Rim 15x6.5 ET32 5x120.6532 psi
235/60VR15Rim 15x6.5 ET32 5x120.6535 psi
225/55R16Rim 16x7 ET32 5x120.6535 psi
XJS 5.3i 273 hp · 5.3L 8S V12 235/60VR15 4 fitments
Generation
Series 2 · 1981–1991
Power
273 hp
Engine
5.3L 8S V12, Petrol
Center bore
73.8 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120.65
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 235/60R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET32 · 5x120.65 · 73.8 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/60VR15Rim 15x6.5 ET32 5x120.6535 psi
225/55R16Rim 16x7 ET32 5x120.6535 psi
245/50R16Rim 16x7.5 ET25 5x120.6536 psi
255/50R16Rim 16x8 ET25 5x120.6536 psi
XJS 5.3i 300 hp · 5.3L 8S V12 215/70VR15 4 fitments
Generation
Series 2 · 1981–1991
Power
300 hp
Engine
5.3L 8S V12, Petrol
Center bore
73.8 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120.65
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 215/70R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET32 · 5x120.65 · 73.8 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/70VR15Rim 15x6.5 ET32 5x120.6532 psi
235/60VR15Rim 15x6.5 ET32 5x120.6535 psi
225/55R16Rim 16x7 ET32 5x120.6535 psi
255/50R16Rim 16x8 ET25 5x120.6536 psi
XJS 5.3i 280 hp · 8S V12 235/60VR15 4 fitments
Generation
Series 2 · 1981–1991
Power
280 hp
Engine
8S V12, Petrol
Center bore
73.8 mm
Bolt pattern
5x120.65
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 235/60R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET32 · 5x120.65 · 73.8 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/60VR15Rim 15x6.5 ET32 5x120.6535 psi
225/55R16Rim 16x7 ET32 5x120.6535 psi
245/50R16Rim 16x7.5 ET25 5x120.6536 psi
255/45R17Rim 17x8 ET25 5x120.6536 psi
What these columns mean
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 1987
4
Generation
2
Other years
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