Your Jaguar’s lug pattern is essential to buy the right size rims for a new set of wheels.
Lug patterns are usually expressed as two numbers: # of lug holes x the diameter of the imaginary circle they form.
You may also see lug patterns written using the metric system used by most countries beyond the United States. The standard Jaguar lug pattern of 5x4.25” may also be expressed as 5x108mm.
Key takeaway You can only install a new set of tires on your Jaguar if they have the correct lug pattern to match your model’s specifications.
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Lug pattern terminology 101
Here’s a breakdown of all the terms you’ll need to understand to swap out custom wheels on your Jaguar:
OEM wheel size: This is the original diameter of your Jaguar’s tires as they came out of the factory. Treat this tire size as Jaguar’s recommendation for the best performance.
Lug pattern: Also referred to as a wheel bolt pattern (or pitch circle diameter/PCD in the UK), this tells you the number and spacing of your wheel’s lug holes so you can buy the right rim size for your Jag.
Offset: This tells you the position of the rim’s mounting surface in relation to the true center of the wheel. Most cars come with a positive offset, Jaguars included, meaning the centerline of the wheel sits slightly inside the fender, closer to the center of the car.
Stud size: This tells you the length and thread size of the studs that attach the rim to the hub. Stud size is either presented as stud diameter (in inches) x threads per inch or stud diameter (in mm) x distance between threads (in mm).
Center bore: This is the opening in the middle of your rim that helps to center the wheel on the hub. The center bore size is usually measured in millimeters.
How to measure your Jaguar’s lug pattern
The Jaguar lug pattern can vary, especially on older models. Luckily, you can measure the lug bolt pattern on your car wheels with just a ruler and your eyes!
Count the number of lugs per wheel on your Jaguar. Most Jaguar’s have five.
Measure from the outside of one lug hole to the center of one of the furthest lug holes directly across to get the most accurate measurement of their diameter.
Insert these values into the lug pattern expression: # of lug holes x diameter.