Jaguar E-Type tire size
Original tire sizes for the Jaguar E-Type, model years 1961 through 1974. Trim levels and wheel packages change the size within the same year, so confirm on the door-jamb sticker before ordering.
Check before you order. The surest answer is the tires on the car right now: the size is molded into the sidewall. The placard inside the driver's door tells you what the factory fitted, which can differ from what a previous owner put on. Our guide on reading a tire size shows exactly where to look.
Size by year and trim
| Model years | Trim or package | Tire size | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-1974 | Series 3 V12 | 215/70R15 | $50 |
| 1961-1971 | Series 1/2 | 185R15 | $115 |
Tire size by model year
| Model year | Tire size | Trim or package | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 Jaguar E-Type | 215/70R15 | Series 3 V12 | $50 |
| 1973 Jaguar E-Type | 215/70R15 | Series 3 V12 | $50 |
| 1972 Jaguar E-Type | 215/70R15 | Series 3 V12 | $50 |
| 1971 Jaguar E-Type | 215/70R15, 185R15 | Series 3 V12 or Series 1/2 | $50 |
| 1970 Jaguar E-Type | 185R15 | Series 1/2 | $115 |
| 1969 Jaguar E-Type | 185R15 | Series 1/2 | $115 |
| 1968 Jaguar E-Type | 185R15 | Series 1/2 | $115 |
| 1967 Jaguar E-Type | 185R15 | Series 1/2 | $115 |
| 1966 Jaguar E-Type | 185R15 | Series 1/2 | $115 |
| 1965 Jaguar E-Type | 185R15 | Series 1/2 | $115 |
| 1964 Jaguar E-Type | 185R15 | Series 1/2 | $115 |
| 1963 Jaguar E-Type | 185R15 | Series 1/2 | $115 |
| 1962 Jaguar E-Type | 185R15 | Series 1/2 | $115 |
| 1961 Jaguar E-Type | 185R15 | Series 1/2 | $115 |
What Jaguar approves
Jaguar-approved tires carry a J on the sidewall.
Jaguar and Land Rover run a joint approval program, so you will see J and LR tires from the same families. The approval covers ride comfort and cabin noise, both of which Jaguar tunes tightly.
Brands that carry the approval
Written on the sidewall as: Pirelli P Zero (J), Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (J).
The drawing carries the sizes we list for this car, so you know what you are looking for. The placard on the car is still the final word, and it is the only place that gives the cold pressures: the number molded into the sidewall is the maximum the tire can hold, not what your car wants.
What those tires cost
Jaguar E-Type tires: common questions
What size tires does a Jaguar E-Type take?
The most common original size is 215/70R15. Other model years and trims use different sizes, so check the list on this page and confirm against the sticker inside your driver's door.
Can I fit a different size on my Jaguar E-Type?
You can, within limits: the overall diameter should stay within about 3 percent of the original, and the load index and speed rating must meet or exceed the door placard. Anything further changes your speedometer reading and can rub at full lock.
Where is the tire size on a Jaguar E-Type?
Open the driver's door and look at the white and yellow placard on the door jamb or the B-pillar. The same size is also molded into the sidewall of the tires currently on the car, unless someone changed them.
What size tires does a 1974 Jaguar E-Type take?
The 1974 Jaguar E-Type came from the factory on 215/70R15. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.
What size tires does a 1973 Jaguar E-Type take?
The 1973 Jaguar E-Type came from the factory on 215/70R15. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.
What size tires does a 1972 Jaguar E-Type take?
The 1972 Jaguar E-Type came from the factory on 215/70R15. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.