Dont laugh. Anyone put a 22 inch rim on a XJ8, VDP? Input please (positive)
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Ok, origanl poster here. I guess we got away from the question at hand, has anyone done this? If so, any problems etc..
Ok, for all the other asking why. Because I want to thats why. This is my daily beat around in car. It's a mint condition car that id like to change a few things about.
I assume when all of you think 22 inch rims you think of some hood, ghetto junk. Thats not what im after at all.
Something euro looking in a 2 or 3 piece wheel that has a 3 or 4 inch mirror lip.
Im not in my 100's like most of you fellows out there, thats a joke... Im 29, I like to change things about my cars to make them mine.
If you dont like it, keep.on truckin and give your opinion to someone else.
Im here for tech info, not your approval
Ok, for all the other asking why. Because I want to thats why. This is my daily beat around in car. It's a mint condition car that id like to change a few things about.
I assume when all of you think 22 inch rims you think of some hood, ghetto junk. Thats not what im after at all.
Something euro looking in a 2 or 3 piece wheel that has a 3 or 4 inch mirror lip.
Im not in my 100's like most of you fellows out there, thats a joke... Im 29, I like to change things about my cars to make them mine.
If you dont like it, keep.on truckin and give your opinion to someone else.
Im here for tech info, not your approval
But as for the ride: For sure, larger wheels will come with a harsher ride, especially if you have narrow, stiff sidewalls on the tire.
#24
When I was young, cars were about HP, mag wheels and candy apple, metal flake paints. Back then that's what was cool.
As I aged, started a family and entered my minivan phase, along came leather bras (on cars), then ground effects lighting, neon interior lighting, those giant spoilers on little 4 cylinder cars with the cute little vroom vroom mufflers and a wee bit o Tokyo Drift.
All is amusing to me as mag wheels were to my Dad, but as you say, it's his car and he can do what he pleases.
Oh, not to mention sound systems, which have been ever evolving as I grow more deaf. Wood speakers were a common accessory on the rear shelf parcel in the 70's. Mock me all you want Dad, I wants my Led Zeppelin off my 8 track loud and clear.
Technically it will drive like the Flintstone mobile. And I'll still laugh when I see it, but still look forward to the pics
Last edited by Sean W; 02-21-2016 at 06:12 PM.
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lol,this Jaguar family is fuuuunnny,I'm really on the fence with this rim thing,nice alloy 20's nice size tire,or 21's but tire size is odd and expensive(I like to drive a lot),or 22's that will be like ridding on rocks because you cant fit a decent size tire on the rim ??Im in the tide water area in Virginia,the streets here are superb lol they will build a entire community in 90 days here and name a new street like a pair of sneakers....with that said I guess thats why I dont mind big rims long as its done right.I have already had 20 inch rims before,I never went 22..
#27
Please see the attached photos.
This is a set of 21s on 06 sv8 portfolio. You can see the shop info on the photo watermark.
I realize you are asking about 22s, possibly these 21 photos will give you some confirmation on your decision.
Thanks
-mag
This is a set of 21s on 06 sv8 portfolio. You can see the shop info on the photo watermark.
I realize you are asking about 22s, possibly these 21 photos will give you some confirmation on your decision.
Thanks
-mag
Last edited by magmedia; 02-22-2016 at 06:53 PM.
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Originally Posted by Torrid
With the lowered ride height that looks pretty good.
From http://www.tunerworks.com/products/i...y/63/acura.cfm car is described as:
21" HRE 943R with Brushed Face/Polished Windows/Chrome Outer Lips
Michelin Pilot Sport PS2
Arden Lowering Module
Mina Gallery Exhaust
Thanks-
Mag
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When I was searching for my XJR, I knew that I wanted 20" Sepang wheels. In my opinion (for what little it is worth) they are the best looking Jag wheels by far. I wanted these so specifically, that I would pass on cars that didn't have them. That said, they are a whole lot of wheel and not a lot of tire. I would not change my decision (I still love these wheels), but I do think that the car would be a nicer (softer) ride on 18"s. I would never go larger than the stock 20"s.
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When I was searching for my XJR, I knew that I wanted 20" Sepang wheels. In my opinion (for what little it is worth) they are the best looking Jag wheels by far. I wanted these so specifically, that I would pass on cars that didn't have them. That said, they are a whole lot of wheel and not a lot of tire. I would not change my decision (I still love these wheels), but I do think that the car would be a nicer (softer) ride on 18"s. I would never go larger than the stock 20"s.
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I actually raised my jag up a lil when I first put my 20 inch rims cause the tire would rub a lil. After i put the 22s on , i just left it the same height. I could actually lower it a lil more if i wanted and it would still fit with the 22s. But since the suspension changes up automatically and also drops at higher speeds i decided to leave it slightly lifted for now.
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To me. If the wheels are so big the car is raised, it looks horrible. I hate wheel gap. I did a lot of research before buying my setup. I have 20" wheels the same width all around. It rides just like the factory setup. I can only imagine a bigger wheel will be uncomfortable. All the nascar drivers say that 17" is the perfect wheel size to maximized performance.
Here is my setup
Here is my setup