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2008 Jaguar x-type tire sizes & fitment

Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2008 Jaguar X-Type, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.

Approved fitments

Tire size Rim size PCD (bolt pattern) Offset Load index Speed rating
225/45R17 OEM R17 5x108 N/A N/A N/A
225/40R18 OEM R18 5x108 N/A N/A N/A

2008 Jaguar x-type wheel bolt pattern & specs

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x108
Wheel thread / lug sizeM12x1.5
Center bore63.4 mm
Sourcebolt-pattern.com

The 2008 Jaguar X-Type uses a 5x108 bolt pattern, M12x1.5 lug thread, and a 63.4 mm center bore. Bolt pattern and hub specs are stable across a model generation; always confirm against your vehicle's existing wheel before buying aftermarket wheels, spacers, or adapters. Source: community wheel-fitment reference data. Full wheel specs →

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

Goodyear

Assurance MaxLife

Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 820

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 X-Type, ranked by category →

Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Jaguar X-Type →

Compatible alternative sizes for 225/45R17

Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.

Alternative size%Δ ODCategoryVerdict
195/65R15 0.03% alternative Safe
215/35R19 -0.19% plus 2 Safe
255/30R19 0.20% plus 2 Safe
255/35R18 0.22% plus 1 Safe
255/40R17 0.24% wider Safe

For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 225/45R17 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 225/45R17 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.

Common upgrade paths

Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.

How to choose tires for the 2008 jaguar x-type 3.0-v6-wagon

The 2008 Jaguar X-Type 3.0-V6-Wagon ships from the factory on 225/45R17 tires mounted on R17 wheels. 2 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 X-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 2008 Jaguar X-Type 3.0-V6-Wagon 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 2008 Jaguar X-Type 3.0-V6-Wagon, 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 2008 jaguar x-type

44
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Most reported: Tires (General) (27) · Sidewall (10) · Tread / Belt (4) · TPMS (1) · Bead (1)

Reported across: 2002 – 2007 (6 years)

What owners described

Blowout or sudden deflation appears in 38% of these reports; about 1.9× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 34 reports covering every model year of the Jaguar X-Type that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problemThis subjectAll tire complaintsRelative
Blowout or sudden deflation 38% 20% 1.9×
Sidewall failure 32% 15% 2.2×
Bubble or bulge in the tire 12% 6% 2.0×
Loss of control, rollover or collision 12% 8% 1.4×
Tread or belt separation 9% 13% 0.7×
Cracking or dry rot 9% 9% 0.9×

Mileage at failure

9 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 19,000 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 6,000 and 64,814 miles.

In owners' own words

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Jaguar X-Type. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING ALONG I94 AND AN SUDDENLY AND LIGHT VIBRATION FROM THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE, AND SOON AFTER, I SAY THE TIRE CROSSING THE HIGHWAY. THE WHOLE CONTACT ARE OF THE TIRE RIP OFF THE WALLS OF THE TIRE. COMPLETELY GONE. ONLY THE TWO OUTER WALLS REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE RIM. TIRES INSTALLED BY OUR JAGUAR DEALER AND LESS THAN 10,000 MILES. CONTINENTAL CONTIPROCONTACT 225/45 R17 91H DOT P5TY PXH6 SERIAL 50751 077449. PICTURES OF THE FAILED TIRE AVAILABLE. MADE IN MEXICO.

NHTSA complaint 1082922 · 2006 vehicle

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH CONTINENTAL TIRE CONTOUR, DOT LMT4AXBU1502. ALSO WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING THE TIRE WENT FLAT, AND WHEN SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE THE TIRE HAD NO SIDEWALLS. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED.*AK SIDEWALL SEPARATED WHICH CAUSED WHEEL TO BEND. *PH

NHTSA complaint 417594 · 2002 vehicle

THIS IS THE THIRD PROBLEM WITH CONTINENTAL TIRES SINCE I OWNED MY 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE SPORT. THE FIRST WAS A FLAT THE DAY I BOUGHT IT. THE SECOND WAS NUMEROUS CRACKS IN THE INSIDE TIRE TREAD, AND THE THIRD WAS DISCOVERED AT THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT. FOR A TIRE ROTATION FOR CORDS STICKING THROUGH THE SIDEWALL. ALL 3 INSTANCES WERE THE LEFT REAR TIRE. CONTINENTAL BLAMES JAGUAR, JAGUAR BLAMES CONTINENTAL, AND I'M STILL OUT 3 TIRES IN ONLY 19 MONTHS/19,000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP !!! MY WIFE IS EXTRA CAUTIOUS ABOUT DRIVING EVER SINCE WE BROUGHT IT HOME NOT TO HIT ANY ROAD OBSTACLES, WE FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND POSSIBLE LEMON LAW AS WELL.

NHTSA complaint 422438 · 2002 vehicle

I HAVE A 2002 JAGUAR X-TYPE EQUIPPED WITH PIRELLI P6 LOW PROFILE TIRES AND ALLOY RIMS. IN THE PAST 6 WINTER MONTHS, I HAVE EXPERIENCED 4 INCIDENCES OF SIDEWALL BUBBLES AND ONE SIDEWALL BLOWOUT.*AK I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER JAGUAR OWNERS REGARDING THESE TIRES AND FIND THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE. I BELIEVE THAT THESE TIRES ARE FAILING EXCESSIVELY. I BELIEVE THAT THESE TIRES ARE A SAFETY PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE A MISAPPLICATION FOR THE SERVICE INTENDED. THE INCIDENT DATE LISTED IS THE LAST INCIDENT OF FAILURE.

NHTSA complaint 473838 · 2002 vehicle

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 2008 Jaguar X-Type?
The OEM tire size for the 2008 Jaguar X-Type is 225/45R17 mounted on R17 wheels.. Trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment; confirm against your specific vehicle's driver-door placard before purchase.
What is the bolt pattern of a 2008 Jaguar X-Type?
The 2008 Jaguar X-Type has a 5x108 bolt pattern with a 63.4 mm center bore and M12x1.5 wheel studs. Bolt pattern is consistent across the model generation; confirm against your existing wheel before fitting aftermarket wheels or adapters.
Can I run a different tire size on my 2008 Jaguar X-Type?
Plus-sizing (larger rim, lower aspect) is possible within ±3% of the OEM overall diameter per the ETRTO safe-fit standard. The Compatible alternative sizes table on this page lists every safe option for the OEM size. Always confirm with the manufacturer or a qualified tire shop before deviating from the placard.
Where can I buy tires for my 2008 Jaguar X-Type?
Online tire retailers in our affiliate network carry every size documented for this vehicle. Use the Shop online buttons above to compare prices across them; variance of $20–$40 per tire is common between merchants. The <a href="/tools/tire-install-cost-calculator/">install cost calculator</a> estimates the out-the-door including mount, balance, TPMS, and disposal by state.
What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2008 Jaguar X-Type?
The cold-inflation pressure is printed on the driver-door placard of your specific vehicle and varies by trim, tire size, and loaded vs unloaded condition. Typical OEM front and rear pressures fall between 30 and 36 psi for passenger trims and 32–40 psi for SUV/truck variants, but the placard is the authoritative source.
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2008 Jaguar X-Type?
Yes; the standard winter-tire fitment pattern is one width step narrower than OEM (e.g. 225 → 215) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter. Narrower tires increase contact pressure on snow for better traction. The Compatible alternative sizes table includes any winter-friendly options that fall within ±3% OD for this vehicle.
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2008 Jaguar X-Type?
Every 5,000–7,500 miles is the typical OEM recommendation for passenger vehicles. AWD vehicles and high-torque trucks benefit from the shorter interval. Documented rotation history is also a tire-warranty prerequisite; most manufacturer treadwear claims require rotation receipts at the warranty inspection.

For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.

Sources for this page

  1. Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Jaguar X-Type is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
  2. NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2008 Jaguar X-Type.
  3. ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
  4. Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.

Last verified 2026-09-02.