Pirelli P5 Tyres
The Pirelli P5 is one of the most important luxury car tyres of the late 1970s and 1980s, developed specifically to meet the demands of highspeed touring saloons and grand tourers.
Pirelli P5 Car Tyres
The Pirelli P5 is one of the most important luxury car tyres of the late 1970s and 1980s, developed specifically to meet the demands of highspeed touring saloons and grand tourers. The P5 was engineered to deliver exceptional refinement, stability, and comfort at motorway speeds—qualities that made it a benchmark for premium radial-ply tyres of its era. Today, it remains the ideal choice for owners seeking authentic period performance backed by modern manufacturing quality.
The P5 was developed as the original-equipment tyre for the later Jaguar XJ range, including the Series 3 saloons and the XJS grand tourer. Jaguar required a tyre that could complement the smooth, effortless character of its V12 and straight six engines, while maintaining impeccable ride comfort and quietness. Pirelli responded with the P5, a tyre that combined a supple carcass with a tread pattern designed for stability and predictable handling. Its elegant sidewall styling and tall profile also contribute to the correct stance and road presence of these cars.
Pirelli continues to manufacture the P5 using modern materials and quality control processes while preserving the tyre’s classic appearance and dynamic behaviour. Available in key 15-inch sizes, it provides the correct ride quality, steering feel, and overall balance for cars engineered around late1970s and 1980s radial technology.
At Vintage Tyres, we stock the full range of Pirelli P5 tyres, all supplied fresh and stored correctly to maintain quality. Whether you’re restoring a Jaguar XJ or preparing a cherished GT for touring, the P5 delivers the refinement, elegance, and authentic road feel your classic deserves.