2005 Jaguar s-type tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2005 Jaguar S-Type, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245/40R18 OEM | R18 | 5x108 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 205/60R16 OEM | 6.5x16 | 5x108 | 54mm | 92 | V |
| 225/55R16 OEM | 7x16 | 5x108 | 60mm | 95 | W |
| 235/50R17 | 7.5x17 | 5x108 | 60mm | 96 | W |
| 245/45R17 | 7.5x17 | 5x108 | 60mm | 95 | W |
| 245/40R18 | 8x18 | 5x108 | 60mm | 97 | Y |
| 275/35R18 OEM | R18 | 5x108 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 235/50R17 OEM | R17 | 5x108 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2005 Jaguar s-type wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x108 |
|---|---|
| Wheel thread / lug size | M12x1.5 |
| Center bore | 63.4 mm |
| Source | bolt-pattern.com |
Best by use case
Four tires, four jobs
Best all-season
Bridgestone
Turanza QuietTrack
all-season touring, UTQG 800, 80,000-mi warranty
Best budget
Bridgestone
Turanza QuietTrack
Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 800
Best quiet
Bridgestone
Turanza QuietTrack
68 dB cabin noise (EU label); quietest in this size
Best winter
Bridgestone
Blizzak WS90
Dedicated winter (premium compound); ice/snow grip
See the best tires for the Jaguar S-Type, ranked by category →
Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Jaguar S-Type →
Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Jaguar S-Type factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 245/40R18
Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.
| Alternative size | %Δ OD | Category | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
225/55R16 |
0.11% | alternative | Safe |
275/45R16 |
0.11% | alternative | Safe |
245/35R19 |
0.14% | plus 1 | Safe |
245/45R17 |
-0.14% | alternative | Safe |
215/40R19 |
0.21% | plus 1 | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 245/40R18 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.
Check a different size against this vehicle
Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 245/40R18 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 245/35R19; one rim size up, 0.14% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 245/30R20; two rim sizes up, 0.28% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.
Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.
How to choose tires for the 2005 jaguar s-type
The 2005 Jaguar S-Type ships from the factory on 245/40R18 tires mounted on R18 wheels. 6 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the Jaguar S-Type comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.
For 2005 Jaguar S-Type owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.
Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2005 Jaguar S-Type, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.
NHTSA-reported issues for 2005 jaguar s-type
Top issue category: Tires (General)
Reported across: 2005 – 2005 (1 year)
What owners described
Sidewall failure is the most common description, in 21% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 14 reports covering every model year of the Jaguar S-Type that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidewall failure | 21% | 15% | 1.4× |
| Tread or belt separation | 7% | 13% | 0.5× |
| Blowout or sudden deflation | 7% | 20% | 0.4× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 7% | 9% | 0.8× |
Mileage at failure
8 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 21,500 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 3,000 and 98,761 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Jaguar S-Type. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
2003 JAGUAR 4.2 R EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENAL TIRES 275/35/ZR18 APRIL 2, 2003 RIGHT REAR BLOW OUT 50MPH AT 3550 MILES. DEALER STATED ROAD HAZARD JUNE 25, 2003. LEFT FRONT BLOW OUT AT 70 MPH,7000 MILES. DEALER STATES ROAD HAZARD. BOTH BLOWOUTS WERE ON SIDEWALL BELOW TREAD. TIRES APPEARS TO FAIL UNDER SPEED.
PREMATURE FAILURE OF BRIDGESTONE TURANZA TIRES ON MY 2000 S TYPE JAGUAR. THESE WERE THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES WHICH ARE 4 YEARS OLD WITH 26,000 MILES OF USE. EACH TIRE HAS DEVELOPED DRY ROT INDICATED BY MANY SMALL CRACKS IN THE TREAD.
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JAGUAR S-TYPE EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL TOURINGCONTACT AS TIRES, SIZE 235/50/R17, DOT A3753LV2405. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED EXCESSIVE VIBRATION COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT BOTH FRONT TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
WHILE CROSSING THE BETSY ROSS BRIDGE RIGHT REAR TIRE DEFLATED. INSPECTION REVEALED SIDEWALL HAD RUPTURED, REPLACED TIRE. EVENT OCCURRED OCT. 15TH. NO DAMAGE WAS VISIBLE TO THREAD SURFACE. WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT MIDNIGHT HIT A POT HOLE AND LEFT FRONT TIRE DEFLATED WITHIN A MILE. SIDEWALL DAMAGED, HAS TO BE REPLACED. THIS OCCURRED TODAY NOV. 2ND. TIRE SIZE 245/40R18 93H. THE CAR IS A 2005 S TYPE. NOTED, TIRE HAS A SINGLE SIDE WALL AND IS CRAP. HAVE ONLY OWNED THE CAR FOR 40 DAYS.
Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
What size tires fit a 2005 Jaguar S-Type?
What is the bolt pattern of a 2005 Jaguar S-Type?
Can I run a different tire size on my 2005 Jaguar S-Type?
Where can I buy tires for my 2005 Jaguar S-Type?
What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2005 Jaguar S-Type?
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2005 Jaguar S-Type?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2005 Jaguar S-Type?
For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.
Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Jaguar S-Type is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
- ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
- Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.
Last verified 2026-10-07.