That smile means a lot, 5.31 shows everything. Jaguars may not be the most reliable of vehicles but they get under your snkin and make a difference in life

Great video Joel.

I put four of the Michelin equivalents on my 3.0v6 and they improved the ride and made the car safer in bad weather. I managed to keep up with my friends 4x4 in ice and snow - a good investment. When you look at the value of an old luxury car, the costs seem high, but look at what else that money would get. People lose more in depreciation on an average EV than I spend in a year, and I have a Jaaag that still does 0-60 in about 8 seconds and can top 150mph if you’re feeling brave.

Joel, your content just keeps getting better and better. Persevere with the jag it is a great journey you are taking us on. Well done!

This car deserves this treatment, well done Joel loved this one as always!

When I had my late 3.0 v6 it came with old odd cheap Chinese tyres first thing I did Is put Michelin pilot sport it made a world of a difference on how car drove and handled

I always pay extra on Tyres for my 2015 Mercedes ML W166, its the difference between stopping & not !, Nice to see a old LuxoBarge from the last century , great video Joel

Very good video once again mate! I can only agree with you, new tyres can make a huge difference in the handling of a car. I bought a VW T4 2.5 TDI a few years ago (love i by the way, it now has 485000 km on the clock, and that pump-injector engine runs like on the first day). It had 20 year old tyres on it that no longer provided any lateral support, that's how out worn they were. With new tyres, the steering became really precise again, even in a bulky car like the T4.

Joel, this video was very timely. My 2010 Xf (340bhp) flew through its MoT test a few days ago, but the mechanic pulled me to one side to have a look at the inside of the Pirell tyres. Basically they were all radially cracking and perishing, despite showing 6mm of tread, with blobs of rubber coming off. When we looked at the date stamp, they were 2016 (never mind 2008). So always check the date stamp - expensive lesson!

I would definitely get it on a dyno just to see if it's lost any power over its lifetime. It would definitely contribute to the brilliant content you already produce

For reason to do with the polymers used, tyres now age much quicker, specifically they become much harder (so less grip and noisier) in cold weather. Really need changing every 5 years and as you’ve discovered the difference is huge.

Hi Joel. New rubber all around is good. In my experience over the years. Even after MOT. The steering feels lighter (for a time). Because all 4 wheels have dropped through "Gravity" when on the garage lift. It gets a little tighter after road use. See you in the next one. 👍👍

A good set of tyres can transform a car, so a definite worthwhile upgrade. As you're car is knocking more from the front that can only be due to the new tyres having a stiffer sidewall, or having too much air pressure in them. Be worth checking what PSI the tyre fitters have put in, if you haven't already. In my experience they often way over inflate on fitting.

I have 2 pairs of oldish Goodyear Vectors on my old Bravo… the rears are very old Gen 1s and the front ones are Vector 2s… they do inspire confidence. Just had a great long run in them today…. It’s cold damp greasy conditions where they do give you a big safety margin.

I fully agree about the tyres - I bought an Alfa 159 a few years ago which has Falken azenis fk510 all round, which made a significant difference.

All season are great specially in the rain. I have Continental All Season on mine. So much grip on wet roundabouts specially on a rwd car

Vector Gen 3 is my all time favourite, they are now the shoes of all cars of mine. Excellent performance under all weather except for the road noise which is a bit nosier than Continental's while Prelli perishes in 3 years. No regret for the switch.

Hi Joel, Love your journey in your Jag. I am also a fan of the 2000 era Jags. My goal would be to buy a 2004 onwards 2.2 diesel with a manual box, I have seen several with 70k ish for around 2.5k to 3k. These seem to be in very well loved condition, I am sure they have been garaged, so a good chance of so rust along the sills. These prices are from dealers forecourts so private sales may be less. I am visiting the UK 18 April, to 6May, I hope the weather will be good lol. Take care, so happy you have great tyres. Tony. PS, my wife said you replied to my Jag Garage, but I could not find it, no real surprise, I am a tech Neanderthal.

That's great that goodyear hooked you up with some new tyres things are looking good ,as for your battery get a Bosch or varta battery a decent battery is far better than a cheap one in the winter and will last a lot longer .

You'll absolutely love it when you refresh the steering/suspension components, the old girl will almost feel like a new one again. Don't be suckered by the cheap sets you can buy on fleabay, find out which ones Jag used when new and try and get them, or better. I've used lemforder, febi bilstein and meyle on my old e39 5 series, see if they make stuff for Jags. Anti-roll bar bushes are a relatively cheap and easy fix too you could do yourself, try powerflex blue poly bushes. I'd also say a 4 wheel alignment on a Hunter machine is essential after all this. Keep going Joel, you'll probably never get back what you're putting into her now, but I think you've realised that's not the point...

Quality rubber really does transform a car! When you said the S type isn't the most dynamic, I'd agree but to a point. I remember chasing down an audi A8 in my 3.0 S type and it doing well to keep up! As a side note your steering wheel airbag leather looks very dry. On my S type it needed feeding with gliptone conditioner every so often to help the dry leather soak up ghr goodness! Yours looks near enough exactly how mine did till I fed it, hope that helps!

Insane Jaguar Joel !!

I simply love the S-Type !!

Continental premium contact are really good tyres Also I put some Vredestein Quattrac 5 tyres on a mid size SUV and they were really good

Yep tyres make a huge difference , I had a Bmw with runflats and they were bad , hard ride rubbish in the wet so I changed to normal all season tyres now I would only buy All season such a difference in our country thats wet a lot , even the Bmw in the snow managed ok on all seasons so good choice of tyre type

a fresh set of tyres is like when you jump into bed with fresh sheets that are still warm

Brilliant Vid! Loved it!

I'd love for you to keep doing project cars and then flip them along with your regular reviews.

The Waitrose joke made me laughs - thanks!

Get the windows tinted!!!! I also have a gold SType (later model and V6) so I know exactly how good this will look! You will love it! Promise!

I've used Goodyears as well to good effect - the Efficient Grip is a very good allrounder.

The old girl is getting the treatment she deserves,nice one Joel 👍😉💪

I want the vector 4 seasons for my mondeo when i have finished with my goodyear assymetric 5's. Great video 👍 P.s goodyear, if you are reading 😉😉

Right tires always make a big difference

When I saw "RAPID" I knew it was "~Ditchfinders"

Another great vid ❤

Gotta be kidding me. We got the same car. Mines newer but I also have tge vector 4 seasons gen 3 and they are stunningly good in all conditions. Drove through 8 inches of snow like it was nothing. Studded tires give more ice security but the feedback is very good so you always know how quick or not to drive. I’ve got the 235 though. And for track times the eagle F1 asymmetric is about 1% faster according to tyre reviews. So a real performance tyre in summer also. No slouch. Fits the S type personality well.

Iv had many of the top brands of tyre. Last time I purchased a pair of "Love you long time" tyres that were a third the price of branded and I cannot tell the difference

I've always used Goodyear Eagle F1 on my cars. Tires you can trust. Only setback: It's scary to drive cafs that don't have them though 😅

I really don't get why so many people gamble with the safety of themselves and everyone around them by putting on cheap ditchfinders. Good to see the Jag is getting the quality rubber it deserves.

Good stuff!

Joel , get it raffled while it starts and runs😀

People seem to forget they are your only contact point with the road and neglect the tyres so much. So will you be taking this one to the ring? I still have two laps on my card to do in the Z4. 😂

still a good looking car

Love this journey. Spanner is worrying 🤔

Re: Burnouts - Never mind the tyres... that is how you break axles, diffs, suspension, driveshafts and transmission systems.. so not a good idea... sorry.....

Car is looking good 🚘🚙🚗👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Is a 2000 jaguar S type v6 with 30k on the clock for $7k a good buy? Thanks

Just put Goodyear vector 4 seasons gen 3 on my Subaru Outback and it's transformed car.

I put davanti,s 95 pound each and there great keep car planted on road .now I have too book into mercedes camber steer is out on car little holes in alloys were they do adjustment never heard of it before but if it's wrong eats tyres

That’s a good effort, every Michelin I buy perishes after 3 years

Time to repeat the MPG test now with decent rubber? Wood be good to see how much new properly inflated premium brand tyres make a difference.

How many takes to get the Good Year logo on top of the tyre when you pull into the lay-by near the end of the video? Nice touch 😆

Nice 👍 Get some leather conditioner on that steering wheel mate

I'm Europe you can't have different tyres on the same axle... There is a good reason for this..

Hey Joel I own an S type and we are having a Jaguar meet in Kent on the 25th of this month. Would you be interested in coming and making a KZfaq video?

The 4.0 V8 knocks out 290 Bhp ;)

Pretty good(year) tires, OK bad joke. But 71dB will be a great improvement, a lot less roadnoise. I have Yokohama Advan Fleva tires - 69 dB... and yes it is a (non-) audible improvement. I like engine noise, hate tire noise!

New tires Great thinking All season Crap

Nice car Joel but it's been a real money pit for you that exhaust note does not sound right it's very tinny sounding new sport back boxes would sound great on that V8 👍

Antique

I put Mich PS4s on my TTV8 Merc a couple of years ago; it was like night and day. Steering much sharper, and much more grip at the back.

Beware the sunroof module with a poor battery!!. Don't use it until you have replaced. Anti roll bushes and ball joints are worth changing if the original are still there. There should not be any knocking anywhere. Not the easiest first spanner job for DIY on the driveway, lots of content on the work so you can decide if either is for you to try. Front brake caliper brackets are the worst design on this model for disc removal. One of the bolts is inside the strut with limited clearance. My S type 4.0 now has slotted/drilled with EBC pads. So far only tyre fitting and wheel balance and Aircon recharge is the only work I've had done at a garage. It's not cost effective to get kitted out for it for DIY.

Good story Joel, however my older Astra 2.2 convertible I basically just get part worn Practical to gain MOT but rubbish otherwise. Last week My (February) MOT failed on tyre and suspension top bush or something. I went to part worn tyre guy, id love to name and shame but where's the point I wont ever use them again. The MOT station I took car to was doing the one repair but I noticed they had the back wheel off They said they was changing the tyre. WTF like I said I had part worn put on they showed me the tyre and it wasn't very impressive it looked like a gash in the tyre tread £40 quid What a waste. The part warned tyre guy took tyre and never gave me any cash back, Bound to gain another £40 out of the tyre to someone clueless. So my Astra MOT In total cost me £240. While on subject of tyres I went (NATIONAL TYRES) for my Audi A6 2.7 TDI they had special offer on (buy 4 Tyres pay first one on fitting) and then rest over 3 months interest free, I get sucked off with garages sucking me off for Wheel Alignment and not bothering to do the job. But to add further insult, When my car went for a service at a garage it had originally been to before my ownership the garage guy noticed cracking in the tyre tread..? how many tyres I am not sure. but my rear driver side tyre loses air fairly regular and just before Christmas 2022 I had a puncture on my front passenger which cost me a new budget type tyre £73 to say angry it don't come close. I thought buying 4 reasonable Avon Brand tires would last my car within my ownership.. Yeah right NO..grrrrrr. So I now have 3 Avon and one budget. I was told the weight of the car and the engine size will wear most tyres out in around 12.000 miles. Yet My old 14 plate transit van is still on the same front tyres when I purchased it. the rears I have changed but fronts have done well I think at around 42.000 miles perhaps more because I don't really know when the original tyres on van (at time of purchase) had been put on. So I trying to workout how much longer I want to keep my Audi and decide my best option for a set of 4 tyres in near future. Good luck with your wedding car Joel

Could you honestly say hand on heart, that if some nice chap changed all the tyres on the JAG with out you knowing at night, and you woke up the next morning and drove it. Would you have been able to tell? (Without Goodyears sponsorship)

Just checked the price for my Jag and they're £224.22 each. I think the ditch finders will work just as well. 😊

The car looks like a money pit

Cant beat new rubber , if you think it transforms cars you want to realise that on motorbike the difference is even more profound . Glad to hear you are getting a spanner in your hand , don't forget to waxoil this car . More money saving tips ............. stop going to bloody waitrose and get a shell app on your phone I think BP do one as well , its money off your fuel .

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Why don't you share the tire and wheel size that yo u are working with? Am I the only one who cares about this?

Nice Rover 75

Middleclass kid with more money than sense

First in, let's see how this goes.... @itsjoel , 2 years im £4.6k in on my tdv8 l322