Hi,
I just took my 2000 XJ8 with 11,089 miles on it in for a oil change. The mechanic notes say both front (steering) bushings are cracked and the right front tire is worn from the inside and needs to be replaced.
The car was previously serviced in September 2003 with 9658 miles on it by the same dealer, and it has been serviced every six months since the car was purchased new in August 2000.
The bushings were repaired under warranty, but my request for a replacement tire was declined. Greg, at Jaguar Customer service
800-452-4827, says 10,000 to 15,000 miles is the expected life of a Pirelli tire on XJ8s and therefore I have already exceeded the normal minimum life.The car really IS being driven by a little old lady (my wife).
10-15k sounds a little low, are XJ8s really that hard on tires, are Pirellis really that bad, or is Greg full of it?Roger