Hi everyone new to this thread i have just bought daimler and was wondering if xj6 kent alloys fit mk2 or are there any other wheels that might fit without modification? thanks

 

Not sure on these, but remember that when Jaguar starting fitting radials to the Mark 2 they were 185x15s, and to provide clearance Jaguar had to modify the front wing edges. Mine were rolled right round and had a flat edge pressed inside to make sure the tyres didn't contact the wings. Many owners who let in pattern wing sections find the tyres rub the wings and have to then cut some metal out.

So if the reason to fit Kent alloys is to fit larger tyres, tread carefully. It can work at the rear, because you just dump the spats, it is the front wings where problems arise. It can also be an MOT failure to have tyres sticking outside the wings too.

 

Thankyou Frazer for your quick response would you be able to tell me what wire wheels i could fit ie of a etype or any other or if anyone else out there has a set for sale please send me a message

 

Wheels fitted to any saloon that is a derivative of the Mark 2 should fit, but not E-type wheels which are wider. The offset may be different too. Try an internet search. If you buy new you'll need a lot of money ! Maybe better to refurbish those steel wheels and get some nice chrome trims for them !

 

Getting custom off-set rims is not hard at all. I upgrade my 3.8S to 5 lug hubs and that turned out to be the same as standard Chevy bolt patterns. I measured the wheel wells with that tool from Tire rack.com and then ordered custom Complete Custom Wheel rims 17" x 8" rims running 245 wide tires on all four corners.

 

Series 1 e type are the ones to use.