Owners Handbook

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:04 pm

Normally all of that information is stamped onto the inside of the rim itself, the offset being ETnn (eg. ET38 for a 38mm offset), J refers to the width in inches, and the PCD in mm

itsajaaaag · Post by **itsajaaaag** » Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:14 pm

If you only buy wheels at the official Jaguar dealer, then you probably don't need to know the wheel data as they have all the data presumably. But if you are buying the aftermarket 3rd party wheels, then you can make a big mistake not knowing the width or offset or PCD.

Kev wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:04 pm Normally all of that information is stamped onto the inside of the rim itself, the offset being ETnn (eg. ET38 for a 38mm offset), J refers to the width in inches, and the PCD in mm

Sure but you have to take one wheel off the front axle and one off the back axle to see this important information which is silly.

Rikochet · Post by **Rikochet** » Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:45 pm

Take a look at this website. They have all the OE fitment for sale and list the wheel specifications:

https://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/jagua ... 152_alloys

itsajaaaag · Post by **itsajaaaag** » Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:05 pm

Thanks again to everyone!

cj10jeeper · Post by **cj10jeeper** » Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:04 am

itsajaaaag wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 5:14 pm If you only buy wheels at the official Jaguar dealer, then you probably don't need to know the wheel data as they have all the data presumably. But if you are buying the aftermarket 3rd party wheels, then you can make a big mistake not knowing the width or offset or PCD.

Kev wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:04 pm Normally all of that information is stamped onto the inside of the rim itself, the offset being ETnn (eg. ET38 for a 38mm offset), J refers to the width in inches, and the PCD in mm
Sure but you have to take one wheel off the front axle and one off the back axle to see this important information which is silly.

To be fair to JLR only a tiny proportion of owners want this information and can be for no reason other than non standard changes, so why publish it. It’ll be cast into the spoke of each wheel which is the only true way of knowing what’s currently fitted, aside measuring it.

WShudds · Post by **WShudds** » Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:36 pm

Regarding the topic of this thread, I found it very disappointing that the car didn't come with all the standard documentation. To me is an ingrained part of car ownership. The online system works well but it's not the same thing.

So I bought the full "replacement" pack and looking forward to it!

itsajaaaag · Post by **itsajaaaag** » Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:55 pm

Yes, I find it frustrating that the online version seems to be inadequate. And ridiculous that I have to buy the books and waste paper instead of offering the full PDF like other brands. Certainly doesn't make the beginning of the ownership easier.

cj10jeeper · Post by **cj10jeeper** » Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:02 pm

itsajaaaag wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:55 pm Yes, I find it frustrating that the online version seems to be inadequate. And ridiculous that I have to buy the books and waste paper instead of offering the full PDF like other brands. Certainly doesn't make the beginning of the ownership easier.

I agree that JLR don't seem to be a the forefront here. Switch to paper free is fine and the right thing to do, but they need to up their game on the digital side.

Not to advertise, but my newish IX3 has the entire manual and handbook displayable in the car (no wi-fi required). Even more you can see any BMW 'how to' video on screen in the car and I don't mean via Youtube/iphone.
The voice control can sort out and set up much of what you would ever want within the main settings and the My BMW app has all the manuals and pdf's including the 420 page Owners handbook to hand in either pdf, 360 searchable VR image, or even item scan in the car using phone camera. Seems the way forward...

WShudds · Post by **WShudds** » Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:36 pm

Not sure how switching to paperless is the right thing to do. All cars I ever bought came with their respective manuals and were passed on to the next owners so it's not like it's wasteful. Each car produces around 25Kg of waste just in packaging on the production floor. That's something I'd expect a marque like Jaguar to address not cut costs by refusing new owners something so basic but happily offer "replacements" for £85

itsajaaaag · Post by **itsajaaaag** » Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:14 pm

I'm not for switching but having both options; handbook for a convenience of not having to use a digital device and PDF for convenience of quickly finding anything I need by searching for a particular word and not having to carry around a heavy book. That's why e-readers like Kindle are extremely popular.

Jaguar does provide an online manual for the F-type but it's lacking compared to the full PDF it seems according to many customers.

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