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Old 07-09-2015, 10:38 AM
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Hi all, I'm considering an alloy wheel change to these aftermarket versions as below....
They're a straight swap in size, ET and 5 stud x 108 so just a bolt on job, I'm trying to convince myself, but the more I look at them, the more I like them, just wondered what your thoughts were?

I think they look similar (ish) to Beavis'


I know it'll be my choice at the end of the day, but would ask your opinions, give them as honest as you like guys, good or bad
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Jim,

I like the Ardens in the above picture better. Probably also easier to clean.
 
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8 spoke wheels have just enough "busy-ness" going on about them to make a great fit for an XJ. I like my 8 spokes...
 
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Jim,

I like the Ardens in the above picture better. Probably also easier to clean.

Hmmm, me too, but my wallet says no....lol

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8 spoke wheels have just enough "busy-ness" going on about them to make a great fit for an XJ. I like my 8 spokes...

I do quite like them, but the subject of keeping them clean and looking good keeps coming in to my mind...lol
 
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Jim,

The wheels you already have look fairly easy to clean with fairly flat surfaces. Certainly easier than the twenty spoke or so wheels I have on my car.
 
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Jim,

I like the wheels you currently have, but I may slightly prefer the aftermarket wheels you are considering. Whether my slight preference for the aftermarkets would justify the cost, I can't say. And your car looks really great just as it is!

Cheers,

Don
 
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