Any recommendations? I want 15mm, I know the bolt pattern is 5x108 but dont know the bore size.

 

I often visit https://www.wheel-size.com to look for OEM wheel size info. According to the site, the bore size of Jaguar XF of all years is 63.4mm.

 

That's great, thanks.

 

I've bought a few sets of spacers over the years, and the "cheap Chinese" ones have always been perfectly OK.
The latest ones are 15 mm and I have fitted them to the F-Type, and they are quite high quality: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Alum...2-c19820e34402

Many fit H&R spacers which are top quality but IMHO not much better than the ones I linked to above and they cost two or three times as much.

 

Thanks. They do look decent. Only trouble with aliexpress is the delivery times, it saying 20-40 days and I want to get my wheels refurbed, new tyres and spacers all fitted at the same time in a week or so. Still haven't decided yet so I will definitely consider them at that price.
Have you ever tried alloy rim protectors such as rimblades? I always end up kurbing my wheels at some point and it usually only the rim that takes the damage. Thinking about getting some rim protectors in black to match the tyres.

 

No need to fit the spacers at the same time as the rest is being done, they are very easy to fit. If you can change a wheel you can fit a spacer! I've never seriously considered rim protectors such as rimblades, I think they look a bit dodgy and even if one does it's job it's "sacrificial" so would need replacing anyway. I just try to be careful to avoid curbing the wheels, but that said I have curbed a wheel now and then, and I have had the rim(s) fixed looking good as new by a professional wheel refurb shop for not a lot of $.

 

Yeah, I'm not completely sold on them myself. I always end kerbing my rims on the edges though so it's tough choice.

 

I was considering H&R but since I saw you had them wanted to ask you few questions,,

1. Did you have any problems with balance or vibration? Did you try it at speeds higher than 70-80 mph? I take my car (2012 XF Portfolio) to the drag strip and usually trap 114mph so wanted to know if they were safe.

2. Do you know if they'll fit my vehicle? 2012 XF Portfolio. The website doesn't really list specific models or years.

3. Did they come with extended length bolts to cope for the additional length (15mm spacer is what I am considering.

4. I am going to lower my car on H&R springs (1.4" front/1.3'' rear) on 255/35/20'' Hydra wheels, From your experience with your previous XF do you think there will be any rubbing issues?

 

You will have zero problems, I fitted the same ones to my old XFR and had no problems at all with balance or vibrations.
They fit all modern Jags which all have the same PCD, centre bore and bolts/studs.
The bolt lengths are plenty long enough (they are the same length as the OEM bolts).
With 15 mm spacers you won't have any rubbing issues with lowered springs unless you went stupid low, way more than the levels you are considering (which I suspect are Eibachs), I had Eibachs and 30 mm spacers on the rear of the old XFS and no problems at all.

 

You are awesome man. I wish all members were like you.
Million THANKS!!!

 

Yep, do the H&R and you won't be sorry.

 

I had the HR's before I got my custom wheels. Sold them to another member who drives his car quite aggressively and has done speeds you are unlikely to ever do...ever. He's had no issues.

 

Hi, im thinking about adding wheel spacers on my XE. I had spacers on cars but they were hubcentric slip on's. This XE is the first car that has hub studs which are about 30mm in length from the hub to the tip. How do I fit 15mm spacers when studs are longer? If I put 15mm slip on's then stud is too short for the lug nut...If I put bolt on then my studs are pooking15mm and wont be able to put the wheel on...

 

My bolts were poking out about 10mm each, I used a angle grinder and trimmed them all down a bit, didn't take long and everything bolted back up fine.

 

On my XFR and F-Type the OEM studs poked/poke through about 10 mm and in both cases there was plenty of room for this excess to fit in the recesses on the backs of the wheels (ie between the bolt holes), so I didn't need to grind or cut anything off the OEM studs.
However many F-Type owners have problems fitting 15 mm and even 17 mm hub centric spacers and need to grind/cut the studs.
It all depends on the wheels you want to fit, some have deep enough recesses and some don't, you might be lucky and not need any cutting or grinding.
1. Measure the length of an OEM stud (it seems they are around 30 mm)
2. Measure the depth of the recesses in the back of a wheel - if you have staggered wheels measure both front and back as they might be different.
3. Then subtract the width of the spacer you want to fit from the length of the OEM stud to determine how far the stud will stick out above the face of the spacer.
4. Compare that difference to the depth of the recesses, and work out if you have enough room or not.
If you don't have enough room consider getting 20 mm spacers, I suspect they wouldn't push the tyres out too far such that they stick out past the fenders/guards, but I don't know the XE.

 

What about 10mm slip on spacers, anybody have those ? Do they fit with regular studs and bolts ?

its oem 19" Jaguar wheels.

 

Yes the 10mm works fine just as they are. There is no need for any modifications.

 

As an update on this subject I must confirm that for my 2011 (2012 facelift model) XF Premium Luxury 2.2d the 20mm FRONT wheel spacers are proving to be faultless - no rubbing/chafing whatsoever. And the appearance, as far as I'm concerned, is by no means "OTT"...and which I'm sure wouldn't be noticed by any non jag owner as not simply standard fare! Therefore, no need whatsoever IMHO to have to opt for 15mm ones and be faced with that inconvenient/unacceptable (to me) task of having to cut/grind down 10 wheel hub studs to prevent fouling the wheels...NO WAY in my book!!

ps. No need either I reckon to spend a pile on them - really good quality ones can be found on fleabay for about £49 the pair...mine (black coated aluminium) were branded 'DSComponents' and look very well made. Am absolutely delighted with them...now I can get another pair for the back!