Jaguar Xe Tires

Introduced in 2015, the Jaguar XE is a 4-door compact sedan that took the place of the long-running X-Type in the Jaguar lineup. The XE is notable for its extensive use of aluminum for weight reduction (bonded and riveted unitary structure along with aluminum suspension components) and was also the first application of Jaguar’s 2.0L Ingenium 4-cyl engine. For model year ‘17, the Jaguar XE was also available with V6 and V8 engines, topping out with a 592 hp 5.0L V8 that could launch the XE to 60 mph in under four seconds. The Jaguar XE is comfortable and capable, with 2WD or AWD drivetrains available. An interesting design note is that key body panels in front and rear are bolt-on pieces to simplify body work after a collision and lower insurance costs. A limited-edition version called SV Project 8 features an intercooled, supercharged version of the V8 with a jaw-dropping 592 hp.

Our team at SimpleTire went through the catalog and compiled some of the best tire options for your Jaguar XE, including all-season, all-weather, winter, and summer/ultra-high-performance (UHP) tires. We then assigned a numerical value for handling, traction, and longevity for each of them, using our SimpleScore system that assesses data points for all those. Ready? Let’s get started:

1. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack: Best All-Season tire

Let’s get this list going with the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack. The Turanza QuietTrack is the preferred choice as original equipment for numerous luxury cars and crossovers. If you’re the kind of driver who puts a refined ride, low noise, and long tread life at the top of your list of priorities as well as year-round performance, this could be a perfect tire for you. Bridgestone designed the Turanza QuietTrack for success, with durable internal construction and a long-lasting tread compound. Internally there’s a polyester casing with steel belts and a nylon cap overlay. Bridgestone offers a best-in-class 80,000 mile warranty for the Turanza QuietTrack, which is enough for us to grant an outstanding SimpleScore of 9.6 for longevity. Open shoulder slots, 3D sipes, and a network of circumferential and lateral grooves work together as a system, helping to resist hydroplaning and boost grip in light snow. Taking that into account, we give the Turanza QuietTrack SimpleScore of 9.7 for traction. We’re impressed with the precise cornering, steering response, and great road manners of the Turanza QuietTrack, thanks to its tread technology, stiff shoulder, and sidewall. In light of that, we figure it’s enough for a SimpleScore of 9.9 for handling. Maybe the biggest strength of the Turanza QuietTrack, though, is its great noise suppression. Its non-chamfered grooves, optimized tread pitch, and in-groove ridges all break up and cancel resonance and road noise for a driving experience that’s surprisingly serene and quiet.

2. Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive: Best All-Weather tire

Next up on our list is a Pirelli all-weather tire, the Cinturato WeatherActive. All-weather tires are a category that might not be familiar to many drivers; while all-weather tires have a lot in common with their all-season cousins, they’re also designed with an eye toward improved performance in winter traction without significant tradeoffs in terms of braking, ride quality, tread life, road manners, handling and cornering dynamics. For decades, Pirelli tires have been a favorite of drivers for their innovation, value, and quality, and the Cinturato WeatherActive certainly holds up its part of that reputation. The Cinturato WeatherActive is a newer model in the popular Scorpion family of tires and is certified with the tire industry’s Three Peak Mountain Snowflake rating for severe winter service. On the pavement, the Cinturato WeatherActive delivers sharp and precise cornering and braking with a 3-rib directional tread pattern, stiffer sidewall, and shoulder for enhanced rigidity and reduced tread squirm. The Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive resists hydroplaning with a zigzag central groove and angled grooves that divert water and slush away from the contact patch. You can expect low highway noise with the WeatherActive too, with a tread pitch that’s randomized and computer-tuned to cancel certain resonances and frequencies for a quiet ride. In subfreezing weather, the tread compound of the Cinturato WeatherActive is designed to stay flexible for great grip but is still tough and durable enough for long miles. The Scorpion WeatherActive is covered by a 60,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty. After we ran the numbers for the WeatherActive, we came to SimpleScores of 9.8 for traction, 9.2 for longevity, and 9.5 for handling – results that show the Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive to be a great performer and great value, if you ask us.

3. Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate: Best UHP tire

We haven’t even mentioned any UHP tires in this roundup so here’s one that’s consistently made a good impression on us: the Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate, a tire we’ve come to know for its jaw-dropping performance. Goodyear starts off the Eagle Exhilarate with a high-silica rubber formulation, boosting wet-weather grip and wear properties and a tread pattern that incorporates five ribs and wide circumferential grooves. Thanks to its network of sipes and lateral/angled grooves, we gave the Eagle Exhilarate a top-notch SimpleScore of 9.9 for traction. Cornering, braking distances, and steering response are also superlative, thanks to a footprint that’s optimized to keep more rubber in contact with the road, reinforced shoulders, and a stiff tread face that resists squirm and deformation during the inertia and G-forces of cornering. The internal construction of the Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate includes a polyester casing, lightweight, high-tensile steel belts, with high-speed stability and ride comfort from two layers of polyamide reinforcement plies. The Eagle Exhilarate is covered with a 45,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, and SimpleTire figured a SimpleScore of 8.6 for longevity. That by itself is a really strong point when you recall that most UHP and summer tires don’t even offer a mileage warranty at all.

4. Toyo Proxes Sport A/S: Great UHP All-Season tire

Toyo tires have been making an impression on the SimpleTire team for some time, and the Proxes Sport A/S is no exception. The Proxes A/S Sport is designed to deliver accurate, responsive steering, short braking distances, and great cornering ability along with all-season, year-round performance. A system of angled grooves, circumferential grooves, and multi-wave sipes work together for enhanced grip on wet, dry, or snowy pavement for a SimpleScore of 8.9. Handling is another real strong point with this tire, thanks to a contact patch that’s optimized to put the most rubber in contact with the road, a specialized rib design, and a silica-rich tread compound for a handling score of 9.1. The Toyo Proxes Sport A/S is covered by a 40,000 mile warranty, enough to justify a SimpleScore of 8.3 for longevity.

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