How's it going guys, I haven't been around in a while, a lot of work. I'm looking at a 2002 Jaguar X-type as you may know, along with some 19 inch wheels. I was curious to see what would be the thinnest tire I could run on them, I don't want any rubbing problems.
Thinnest tire for a 9.5 inch wheel?
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02LSE96LSC91SE84TC
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When I bought the tires for my MarkVIII, the 245/40/18 was the most popular 18 size but not recommended for 9.5 wide. I went with a 265/40 plus the height was better for the car. I'm guessing 255 is as narrow as you could go with a 40 series on a 9.5. 19" should be the same rules. A taller series may allow a thinner tread, but wouldn't fit and would look to large and even gay.
HyeLifeLS
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I think it would be better 255/35 as the 40 series will be tall for the X-type Jag, no? But 9.5 is a lot of width for that Jag, you might try looking at narrower rims.
02LSE96LSC91SE84TC
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Yah definately. I was just trying to point out the taller side wall may allow a narrower tread, but it woundn't necessarily fit of look right. I think the 255/35 might be to narrow on 9.5. 265 if it exists or 275. I think 9.5 is likely to much wheel for the X-type. ???.HyeLifeLS said: