Bigger wheels
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Bigger wheels
I want to upgrade my 16" wheels to 17 or 18's (preferably 18's) but from what i hav heard if i go higher than 17", it upsets the ride and handling. Has anyone tried it and give me some advise. The roads over here in the uk arn't very good at the best of times but i dont want to break my back over every ripple in the road.
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RE: Bigger wheels
I used to have an X300 (now an XJR), on which I had the 20" Oyster Gold XKR alloys. I thought it looked great- and so did everyone else who saw it! Personal preference at the end of the day.
I went from the standard 16" alloys to 18" XK8/R to the 20"- I was amazed how little (relatively of course) the ride was affected. Will post a pics if anyone is interested (!)
I went from the standard 16" alloys to 18" XK8/R to the 20"- I was amazed how little (relatively of course) the ride was affected. Will post a pics if anyone is interested (!)
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Here they are anyway!
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RE: Bigger wheels
ORIGINAL: speedyxjs
I know alot of people arnt too keen on pirelli tyres anyway but i want to try to find some cheap ones on ebay (under £500) and try them out. I have seen 20's on an xj40 (looks rediculous)
I know alot of people arnt too keen on pirelli tyres anyway but i want to try to find some cheap ones on ebay (under £500) and try them out. I have seen 20's on an xj40 (looks rediculous)
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Where is a good place to get wheels for a 97 XJ6 L. I want 17 or 18's. I don't want the large chrome faced kind. I want something sportier and lighter weight. Any suggestions of sites, or companies that can provide them?
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Where is a good place to get wheels for a 97 XJ6 L. I want 17 or 18's. I don't want the large chrome faced kind. I want something sportier and lighter weight. Any suggestions of sites, or companies that can provide them?
Where is a good place to get wheels for a 97 XJ6 L. I want 17 or 18's. I don't want the large chrome faced kind. I want something sportier and lighter weight. Any suggestions of sites, or companies that can provide them?
I believe there is a bigger market for the Jag fitment in the USA, as the PCD is shared buyfewother American cars.
I usually source mine through eBay here in the UK.
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I think anything over 18's are overkill on a Jag, unless you own a brand new XJR or XKR with those factory 19 and 20" ers. My '93 XJ6 has 17's and I love em, wish I coulda had a little more money and I wouldve got 18's but o well. Like mentioned before ride quality all depends on your own preference too. It doesnt bother me in the slightest and when I sell this one and buy a '97 XJR I'm IMMEDIATLY buying the 5-spoke 18" XJR rims off the '98 and '99 models.
As far as where to get good rims cuz I know theres tons of sites to look at with page after page of rims. In Buffalo we have a HUGE wheel, tire, and rim business called FOX TIRE. It has been in business for like 50 years and they have a whole showroom for just rims and 4 blocks of excess space for all their tires and rims!! It's NUTS!! There website isnt very helpful but they have a number as well as brochers you could request. I'm sure they ship to someone with no problem
As far as where to get good rims cuz I know theres tons of sites to look at with page after page of rims. In Buffalo we have a HUGE wheel, tire, and rim business called FOX TIRE. It has been in business for like 50 years and they have a whole showroom for just rims and 4 blocks of excess space for all their tires and rims!! It's NUTS!! There website isnt very helpful but they have a number as well as brochers you could request. I'm sure they ship to someone with no problem
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RE: Bigger wheels
ORIGINAL: XjJagXjJeepDriver
...when I sell this one and buy a '97 XJR I'm IMMEDIATLY buying the 5-spoke 18" XJR rims off the '98 and '99 models.
...when I sell this one and buy a '97 XJR I'm IMMEDIATLY buying the 5-spoke 18" XJR rims off the '98 and '99 models.
I think 19" on the XJ model would be ideal- after all, the limited edition XJR 100 came with 19" Montreals as standard- which look good:
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hi, ive got a x300 with standard dimple 16's on, ive just bought a set of xk8 18 inch's, but i was told i need to fit 255/40/18 tyres to the rear & 245/40/18 to the front as anything bigger than 245/40/18 will rub on the inner wheel arch, i cannot wait to get them on, will post some pics. 
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RE: Bigger wheels
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Where is a good place to get wheels for a 97 XJ6 L. I want 17 or 18's. I don't want the large chrome faced kind. I want something sportier and lighter weight. Any suggestions of sites, or companies that can provide them?
Where is a good place to get wheels for a 97 XJ6 L. I want 17 or 18's. I don't want the large chrome faced kind. I want something sportier and lighter weight. Any suggestions of sites, or companies that can provide them?
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RE: Bigger wheels
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hi, ive got a x300 with standard dimple 16's on, ive just bought a set of xk8 18 inch's, but i was told i need to fit 255/40/18 tyres to the rear & 245/40/18 to the front as anything bigger than 245/40/18 will rub on the inner wheel arch, i cannot wait to get them on, will post some pics.
hi, ive got a x300 with standard dimple 16's on, ive just bought a set of xk8 18 inch's, but i was told i need to fit 255/40/18 tyres to the rear & 245/40/18 to the front as anything bigger than 245/40/18 will rub on the inner wheel arch, i cannot wait to get them on, will post some pics.
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RE: Bigger wheels
this is true, I put XJR 18's off a post '00 X308, with 225/40/18R and they still rub on my driver front wheel well. granted, there has been some front end "history."
but only when I turn the wheel allll the way one way!
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but only when I turn the wheel allll the way one way!
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RE: Bigger wheels
ORIGINAL: panchostatus
this is true, I put XJR 18's off a post '00 X308, with 225/40/18R and they still rub on my driver front wheel well. granted, there has been some front end "history."
but only when I turn the wheel allll the way one way!
[IMG]local://upfiles/5626/513C51A9F77443FCB63F725246440B9E.jpg[/IMG]
this is true, I put XJR 18's off a post '00 X308, with 225/40/18R and they still rub on my driver front wheel well. granted, there has been some front end "history."
but only when I turn the wheel allll the way one way!
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