I've been thinking of adding a set of aftermarket wheels to my Liquid Silver XFSC. Thought it'd be interesting to get the forums opinion. Comment below but make sure to make a choice in the poll above. And if you think aftermarket wheels on an XF is stupid, feel free to not say anything at all.

Option 1:





Option 2:





Option 3:

 

I like option 3 but not the way the spokes overlap the outside rim so I voted for Option 2 - very nice.

 

If I had the money I'd buy the whole car in option 2.

 

There is a very limited selection of aftermarket wheels available for the XF.

The biggest issue for 18 inch wheels is available rim width as stock is 8.5 x 18.

The factory "optional" wheels look good but are over priced.

OZ makes two that look pretty good: the Michaelangelo (now only available in three piece) and the Superturismo.

BBS split spoke or their copies also look good on just about any car.

The wheels on that Maserati look similar to OZ Michaelangelo but appear weirdly twisted as if the wheel was first used before it had fully cooled and distorted. Looks odd.

 

Yes, I wish I had the means to buy that as well although I'm torn as to whether I would take the Bentley or the QP given the choice. Hopefully you submitted a vote based on what the wheels might look like on an XF!

 

Selection is limited for the XF, for a number of reasons I think, including am uncommon bolt pattern and very high offsets (especially on the SC). THe options above are all build-to-order which of course is not a cheap option.

Those spokes on the Maz are indeed twisted. I think it gives the wheel more character than a plain, straight spoke. Those wheels are also built to be directional so that they appear the same on both sides.

I have to give it to Jag, they make some of the best looking factory wheels in the industry.

 

Option 3 in other words Bentley wheels

 

I vote for option 1.
I had a hard time finding 20" aftermarket wheels for my SC. Either the bolt pattern was wrong or the SC offsets were not available. There also didn't seem to be a lot of interest in helping find something as I got a lot of non-replies to my emails and I wasn't keen on going the custom route. In the end I wound up buying chrome OE 'Volens' wheels from LA Wheels in California. They might not be my first choice, but I think they look pretty good. I'll post some phots when I get a chance to take some pics.

 

Hey Bob S, I agree with your choice, The first choce appear to be a little more cleaner in it appearence. I looked at the aftermarket a few times with the same result. I also was thanking about the chrome wheels from LA Wheels but after hearing some of the stories from other members with wheel and steering problems IE tire Vibration,.Etc, I put it on hold,
don;t want a never ending problem where none exist..
I would love to see some Pic's when you get them.. Maybe that will push me over the edge to buy a set from LA Wheels.

 

Thanks to those who voted. Just thought I'd update the thread with pics of what I ended up with.

 

Option 2 gives it a claw-like gripping look. I can see the cat ready to pounce. Hands (paws?) down best looking option.

 

Sets the car off a treat... I like them.

Thanks for posting the result.

 

What size are they? and what tires did you go with?

 

Looks fantastic! Not at all overdone and sporty and stylish. Nice choice.

 

22. 245/30, 295/25.

 

Thanks Trans. Thanks eds123. Definitely wanted to keep it subtle overall.

 

Looks great, HRE makes a similar wheel (which I love, yet can't afford). Just right.

 

I think I saw you driving near Victory Park/AA Center, very nice looking if it was you (saw from a distance). Made me cry for a little while seeing the 22's... I ended up putting 20's on mine because I haven't had very good luck with pot holes. I actually just got a check for $830 from Atmos Energy to pay for a new rim and tire after they left a HUGE pothole with only temporary filler that washed away! Damn Texas roads!

 

I'm in that area fairly often so likely was me. Our roads are pretty crappy, I bent one on Maple recently, which is all dug up from construction. How'd you know who to go after?

 

Thanks ian.