Cool, congrats. I could be wrong (hope so) but I don't think you're going to get much more concave than the pic you posted. The offsets are so high on the XF (esp. the SC rear) that it's hard to get a really deep dish or concave effect.

 

Shipping is about $5, I can cover that, just PM me your address and I'll send them to you this week. TC

 

That's a real friendly offer TC. Good on you.

 

Donk, Do you know what the weight of the Forgestars you ordered is per wheel?

 

20x8.5 Approx weight 26.5 lbs
20x 9 approx weight 27.1 lbs
20x10 approx weight 27.6 lbs

 

I received and email yesterday stating that the wheels were in the finishing process now and should ship in the next week or two,

 

..another email, should ship out by tomorrow. I expected a lot worse of a wait, hasn't been bad at all.

 

Donk,

Did you get the wheels? Interested to see some photos and know if you feel a difference in handling on street use with the lighter wheels?

 

This is a mute point, now, but I agree with Exec's take completely. They look like stock wheels you bought at Sears (sorry if that's too harsh)...but, of course, to each his own.

In my opinion, the best wheels I've ever seen on the XF (or any car) are the OEMs on the 2012, don't know the name, but the spokes curve like the chrome trim under the headlights.

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....w-opt-opt1.jpg

Here's an up-close of the wheels in a darker gray color:

http://images.gtcarlot.com/pictures/59073550.jpg

That said, I'm not a "wheel man" and I'd still love to see what you wound up with.

 

Just looked in my 2012 Order Catalog and discovered that the wheels I like are called "Draco" and are available in 20-inch size only. They were offered in silver on the XF Supercharged (my preferred color) and in dark gray with "diamond tuned rim" at all trim levels (base, portfolio, supercharged and XFR).

 

Yeah the wheels came, and then I had to go out of town. I'll take a few pictures soon and get them up. I feel no difference in the way it drives.

edit: Found 1 pic on my phone.
Here's the only pic I have right now..took it on my phone the day I got them put on. The next time it's nice, Ill wash the car and take some real pics.

 

Wheel itself looks good. Look forward to the other photos. Thanx for response and posting.

 

I second jaguny. I like the look of them also. Now a clean Jag with tires shining pic is in order!

 

Gunmetal looks fantastic on just about any car.

 

Yeah, I need a few pics for myself too. I just got the wheels put on Friday 8/17, then had to fly out to Korea. Was planning to wash the car today and take some nice pics, but then it rained all day...I took a few crappy ones with the phone when it stopped. I don't think these do the wheels justice, but here's a few.







Very aggressive stance

 

Look good. Can't tell on the front but it looks like the rears have about 20mm outward offset each side from the standard offset. I put 15mm H&R spacers on my stock 20" Dracos and they don't quite stick out that far.

 

I like them.....A LOT

(no more brake dust issues for you)

Are you going to be doing a spot of window tinting

 

One of the reasons I wen tgraphite...brake dust

windows are actually lightly tinted. I really didn't want to go dark, and they have some new film that keeps the car cooler even at 40% compared to the old 20%

 

Wheels look great. Offsets are right on too. Have you done any spirited driving, tight fast turns, etc.? I was really hoping you would say the handling has improved with the lighter wheels so I could justify spending more money on lighter wheels. Any difference at all?

 

Thanks!

Oh yeah, the ride now is amazing...I can fly around corners, it's so worth the $$$$!!



Anyway, yeah I did do some spirited driving today, and while I dont think I can tell the difference, it does feel good......sorry