I have been scrubbing and cleaning and rubbing and spraying the old 20 spoke alloys from my donor car for some time now, just doing a bit now and then. It was a bit time consuming doing it by hand, without the benefit of any sand blasting etc. but finally they are done and I'm quite happy with the end result.

So today I went off to my local tyre shop and had them swapped for the original Kiwis, plus two new tyres, which were on the "to do" list.

I much prefer the new wheels as they seem much more elegant and understated. Pics included for your benefit/opinions.

 

Yes!

Elegant and understated, especially this type with the lug covers. A big improvement I think. My XJ12 is the only one that wears the 20 spokes now, they are my favourite!

 

I think it looks great. I put the same idea newer 99 vanden plas wheels on mine. Yours are hard to find. Looks great