Gates DK080555 Serpentine Belt - Supercharger

Premium OE Dual-Sided Belt for Supercharger Drives

The Gates DK080555 is a Premium OE Dual Sided Micro-V Belt built for serpentine drive systems that demand efficient power transfer. It uses an EPDM belt construction with a polyester cord for consistent operation on small diameter pulleys and systems with or without automatic tensioners.

Compatible With Jaguar supercharger applications across multiple model lines, this belt is sized for OE-style replacement service and precise belt routing. The Gates Premium OE Dual Sided Micro-V Belt line is engineered for replacement use where dual-sided ribbed construction is required.

Key Features

• Dual-sided Micro-V design for serpentine drive systems
• EPDM belt material for durability in accessory drive service
• Polyester cord reinforcement for stable belt construction
• 8-rib configuration for OE-style fitment
• Designed for small diameter pulleys
• Works with systems using automatic tensioners or fixed tensioning
• OE Performance rating for replacement applications

Detailed Description

Gates DK080555 is an automotive dual-sided V-ribbed belt with a 1.087-inch top width, 55.55-inch effective length, and 56.63-inch outside circumference. The K-section profile and 8-rib layout support supercharger accessory drive routing where a dual-sided belt is specified. This part cross-references Dayco 6080557 for the same application.

Use this belt for Jaguar F-Type, XE, XF, XFR, XFR-S, XJ, XJR, XK, XKR, and XKR-S supercharger drive service when the OE belt specification calls for DK080555. The Gates DK080555 is also listed under common interchange numbers including 8DK555 and 8DPK1411.

What It Helps Address

• Cracked or worn supercharger drive belt surfaces
• Squealing or chirping from belt slip
• Loss of accessory drive efficiency
• Incorrect belt length after OE replacement
• Rib wear from small pulley routing

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify belt routing, pulley alignment, and tensioner condition before installation. Confirm the OE belt size and dual-sided ribbed profile against the vehicle application, especially on Jaguar supercharger systems. For best results, inspect adjacent pulleys and tensioning components for wear before installing the new belt.

Quality Assurance

Gates is known for OE-focused belt engineering, and this Premium OE Dual Sided Micro-V Belt is built to OE performance expectations for accessory drive service. Part number DK080555 is specified for select Jaguar supercharger applications, including Jaguar F-Type, XF, and XJ models.