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Yes, 17-inch wheel size tyres are in really short supply these days. Most folks elect to swap to 18-inch rims, which of course means new wheels, but at least there are a lot of suppliers out there selling second-hand XK8 rims. That seems to be the first choice for most folks, but doing a quick look around the internet for Accelera tyres, there is quite a lot of information, with one site giving them a decent review - see link below. https://www.whocanfixmycar.com/advice/accelera-car-tyres-reviewed  It looks like they originated from Indonesia, but are now owned by a US company based in Miami. Seem to have a primary reputation in motorsport disciplines. They are cheap, no doubt about that, but these days that does not necessarily mean bad / poor quality and they do have the appropriate UK certification. Personally, I would elect to go for a set of 18-inch rims as they would offer me a wider ongoing selection of premium tyres, but be careful as the 18-inch option from the period had a wider section rear tyre over the front, i.e. not like the 17-inch, which are the same section all around. In this case it really is a case of pay your money / make a choice. N6 JMX

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Hello, I am my car since last March and need to change my tyres. The current ones fitted are Pirelli 245/50 ZR17 99Y, but it looks like they don’t make it anymore with 17 rim only available in 18/19/20. The only brand I found with these dimensions is Accelera. I’ve never heard of that one, not sure it’s good one. If someone could help, that would be much appreciated.  Thank you!

Here's a little top tip, not applicable to all Jaguar Models, but certainly quite a few. It transpires that if someone uses the vanity mirror within the sun visors and does not slide the cover closed afterwards, the vanity light can stay illuminated. It should go out when the ignition is switched off, but if left on indefinitely, there is the potential for a fault to develop such that the vanity light stays on, even with the ignition off. Takeaway is to always ensure that the sliding cover is closed on the vanity mirror after use and not simply the sun visor flipped upwards. N6 JMX