Hi all ! I'm a newbie ! I never really cared for any of the rims that were available with my 2001 XJ8, including the ones that came on the car (10 slot 16x7inch, "Starburst", 5x4.75 bolt pattern). I finally found some that I like, that I've seen on an XJ that LOOK"S just like mine....



I believe this is a 1996 XJ in the photo. The seller says they will fit on my 2001 XJ8, I am not sure. They are 16x7", but they may have a different bolt pattern measurement. Can any of you old pros help me out? I also want to add some of those picnic tables for my back seat passengers, but I'll get to that later ! Thanks, Anthony. PS: LOVE MY JAG !!!!!

 

Jaguar used the 5 on 4 3/4" bolt wheels 'since forever' up until the X200, X350, X400 and later cars.(the X100 and X308 were the last of the 4 3/4")
The wheels will fit unless you run into caliper problems. I don't think standard brakes will cause any issues but SuperCharged cars have larger brakes.

 

Wheels of the X300 (XJ6) and X308 (XJ8 3.2) are identical in all respects, 16 x 7. The 4.0 XJ8 has 17 x 8 with all other dimensions same as 16 x 7.

 

Thanks much for the reply! My XJ8 is "standard", so I hope They will fit. I must make sure (checking with my mec). If they don't fit, I'm stuck with return shipping charge 3000 miles ! Have a good day, Anthony.

 

Thanks for the reply! I have the 4.0 XJ8(standard), but I think it came with 16x 7's. (American market?) Trying to avoid 3000 mile return shipping charge, so I have to make sure they will fit. Have a good day! ,Anthony.

 

You will not have to worry at all, they will fit.

 

People have had problems with fitting X308 wheels to X300 because of the front wheels with different bearing/vertical link hubs but I don't recall fitting the other way around!

 

Now that you say that bob, something is coming across my radar as a possibility that an X300 wheel may not fit on an X308. I can't quite put my finger on it. It’s either the center hub size being too narrow or a caliper to rim clearance issue. I hope I’m wrong but I don’t have an X300 wheel to fit on my car to see for the OP.

 

Pretty sure that relates to the times when some early X300 rims were 15".
OP`s proposed rim are the standard 16" and will fit fine.

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Hello. I obviously have a lot to learn. I am not familiar the X numbers. Do they refer to different years of production, or different "series" Thanks, Anthony.

 

@peantho

I have 5 Jaguar XJR Asteroid wheels (18 inch) that I pulled off my 2001 XJR. I also have boxes for safe shipping as kept the BBS boxes the replacement wheels came in. Please have a look at the link below for a picture of the how the wheels look (Post #16, front wheels are Asteroids). The Asteroids really suit the X308 and I will post mine in the FS section later in the day.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...t-photo-96667/

 

Hello, and thank you for the reply. They DO look very nice on the XJ, but I kind of have my heart set on these...

 

Hello again! I've been thinking....... Have you sold those 5 asteroids yet? Having trouble finding the post.. Best, Anthony.

 

@peantho

Hi Anthony, I have all 5 wheels and also included are new Jaguar center caps. Please reference the pictures below for the wheels on my car before they were taken out for the BBS wheel swap. I also have the boxes the BBS wheels came in and securely box them for shipping. I will PM you shortly as well. Please let me know.

 

I'm also interested...I want to widen two of them for the rear of my "R".

 

@64etype

I will PM you now.