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Your car will be the 2004 onwards, facelifted model so I think it is on a different tyre size ? The 2002-2004 models like mine should run on 235/50/17 tyres from the factory as far as I am aware but 235/45 seems to be the common replacement option (our workshop fits this size to customers cars) I did a quick search on the 245/45/17 size and it would give me a speedo reading slightly closer to the 'reference' figure on the factory size for my car which would be better. The price for the Nexens in 245/45 is £64 each on mytyres, I only paid £70.40 for a pair of the 235/45 Goodrides from the same source ! Nexen tyres also get good reviews, I just looked for the best wet weather performance for the price and ended up with the Goodrides.

Hi Steve. Can you please add our names and Cat to the list please? Peter, Carole & Claire the Cat (XJ8 3.2 2000 Emerald) TIA

Hi Peter (Wessex) Apologies, how I missed you reply I don't know. Thanks again for the info, I would happily give a "drink" to anyone that introduced me to a quality mechanic, I want to know my 'My Little Girlie' (That's what I call her, and yes I do give her a little pat on the dash when I get out after my journey ) I want to know she is in good hands. It looks like there may be a niche market where I am, so any mechanics out there, come and setup shop, l know of at least 3 S types and a couple XF's in my vicinity Thanks again guys for your comments (Skelley, let us know how you get on with your sills) Steve

Hi David I know absolutely nothing about the X type (Don't know much about my S type either but trying to learn ) have you checked your fuses? Just a thought that might yield a result Steve

I normally replace my tyres with NEXEN tyres. Very hard wearing and pretty good for a budget tyre. I've priced them up for my S-Type and they're about the same price as your Goodride tyres. I also have 245/45/17 tyres, but that seems to be the correct ones according to the details on the right-hand A pillar.