2001 Jaguar S-Type Tire Size
Your Jaguar was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 2001 Jaguar S-Type, we first need to determine your rim size. Please review the information below.
How to Determine Rim Size
Check your existing tires. Your Jaguar S-Type's rim size is the number to the right of the R. In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.
Rim Size Selection
Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.
16-Inch Rims
2001 Jaguar S-Type
The original tire size for your 2001 Jaguar S-Type is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Jaguar S-Type's' tire size.
Trim Options:
3.0 V64.0 V8
225/55R16 95
Simplified Size: 225-55-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2001 Jaguar S-Type is 225/55R16 95H. A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Jaguar S-Type's tire size is shown below.
225 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters. | ||||||
16 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter. | ||||||
95 | This tire has a load index of 95, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1518 pounds (690 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
55 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 123 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
17-Inch Rims
2001 Jaguar S-Type
The original tire size for your 2001 Jaguar S-Type is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Jaguar S-Type's' tire size.
Trim Options:
w/Sport Pkg.
235/50ZR17 96
Simplified Size: 235-50-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2001 Jaguar S-Type is 235/50ZR17 96W. A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Jaguar S-Type's tire size is shown below.
235 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 235 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
96 | This tire has a load index of 96, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1562 pounds (710 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
Z | This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h). A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating. | ||||||
50 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 50%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 50% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 117 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |