It amazes me how the size requirements the XK has excludes wheel after wheel. The 5X108 is a hub size

Ford moved several brands too, but it doesn't really include large two door sports GT's like the XK(R). Most wheels in this hub size cap out at 8.5" wide, and not the 9.5" wide or 10" wide of the rear wheel of the XK(R).

Then the shallow depth of the wheel makes for an offset that often isn't available for either the front or the rear. I find a 8.5" 9.5" set, but the off set is 15MM off as the closest fit to the front, etc...

The only aftermarket company that expressly makes wheels for this car offers a 36lb wheel that doesn't look better than my OEM's.

I like the look of my OEM's, but my research shows they are very close to 40lb's per wheel.

I've been hunting for far too many hours. One thing that has happened, when I walk out to my car, I've started to really appreciate and love the design of the Carelia 10 spokes. For my tastes, compared to most aftermarket, they really do look fantastic. The near 40lb per wheel is the only reason I'm still shopping.

Ace Alloy makes wheels that fit, but they seem to be designed to expose as much brake components as possible. On a stock XK, this isn't desirable.

 

Last year I replaced the 20" wheels on my 2009 XK with the 20" Coventry Whitley – Hyper Silver with Mirror Cut Lip wheel (45137). I bought and had them installed at Discount Tire. I paid $320 per wheel. Check them out on the Coventry Wheel website. Many on this forum think they are perfect for our Jag.

 

Snide72, did you put staggered Coventry Whitley wheels or just one size all around?

 

OZ does not make one specific?

 

Sadly, no. They make 19x8.5's, but then the only width over 8.5" jumps to 11" for Ferrari/Lamborghini.

At least, that is what I was told when I sent an email to a tire rack employee asking about Ultraleggera HLT's. A forum search I did last week shows that OZ used to make wheels that fit our cars, but discontinued the practice some years ago.

I suppose I could ask about their HyperGT HLT, it does not come in a finish that would match my car, but it would definitely come in at the right weight. It's also available in 18", which would be good. I'll send a reply asking about other OZ I-tech wheels.

Right now I'm thinking of the C140 by CCWheel, but as a specialty built forged wheel I wouldn't just lighten my wheels; I'd lighten my wallet.

 

The trade is between weight and strength, since there is no lighter material thats affordable and no better method of manufacture. And no aftermarket manufacturer has to guarantee durability.

 

What style are you looking for? There are actually many manufacturers who make blanks that can be drilled and shaved to a variety of bolt patterns and offsets and weigh 20-30 pounds tops. Also what is your budget?

 

Always liked the rs-v by kahn they come in 20x9 front 20x11 rear

 

My 2009 XK has staggered size wheels ... 9" x 20" fronts and 9.5" x 20" rears. The rears have a very wide lip that I think looks great! Did you like the look of the Coventry Whitney's on their website??

 

Does Jaguar offer forged wheels as OEM? Never check to see if they are cast or forged...

 

Yes, there a few few including the Vortex and the GT.

 

They did, but I couldn't find an example from 2007-2009. They made a set with different offsets for the later model year cars.

Well...

When it comes to strength, there is actually a lot of variance by manufacturing process. When it comes to durability, both manufacturing process and quality control comes into play.

This will likely be the path I walk down. These wheels on this Supra(
CCWheel C140's) are machined from forged blanks. It should be able to take the XK's load without some of the bends that OEM's and most aftermarket wheels suffer from when used on our cars.

I was originally looking at less than $1.5K, but the $3K of the C140's I could stretch to. I really do not want a wheel that relies solely on casting, either a partial cast followed by some form of rolling/spinning, or forged/machined.

 

Actually the original forged Vortex wheels were for the 2007-2009 MYs with the proper offsets. They reintroduced them for the later years with the updated offsets. I believe Jaguar switched manufacturers for the new version as well as going to a cast wheel.

 

I meant I couldn't find a set of 4 for sale. There was one lonely wheel on ebay.

Do you have any idea on their weight?

 

One of the best. Made in Italy.

 

How about going with lighter rotors to save weight instead or in addition?

 

I went for RS Futuras staggered, same offset as the sentas i had on.

 

Easy when you got the bread

 

 

Ironically I just replaced my 2010 wheels with rims from a 2012 XJL that really bring a much nicer look. To me, the stock rims have too many spokes that look more at home on a sedan. Fit like a glove and used the same tires I had on my old rims. And all for the low cost of $350 off of Craig's List!


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