Hello,
does anybody know the minimum spacer size (in mm) required to fit the penta wheels over the brembo calipers of a Jaguar X308?
I've already searched in this forum, however, have not yet found a precise answer to my question.
The maximum size I am allowed to fit to my car (here in Germany) in combination with the penta wheels is 15mm, I hope this will clear the caliper..
I hope I don't need to buy a new set of wheels.
Any advice is much appreciated.

 

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13mm should clear regarding your inquiry. I that myself asked years ago and was given that answer.

 

Thanks for the reply.
Have you ever tried yourself fitting the Pentas with 13mm spacers?

 

Not yet, I have measured to the lip and it should clear with turning. I have the rotors and got some R calipers (have the rebuild kit and paint for them) I need to mod to fit. Its in line with some other things I need to have time for also...

Find a passenger floor board knock that happened while comparing HP with a Honda (shifted into 3rd and BAM!...he was still in the rear view, lol)...think it a trans mount, possible motor mount?
New amp and sub pkg...
Install fold back mirrors...
Shampoo the carpets...
Time for the bi-annual clay bar, wax, polish...may do one of those polymer finishes?

Here's the link where I was talking to Luc about Brembo's and spacers... https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...wanted-128967/

 

I also have some other things to do before installing my brakes, but I'd like to have all the parts ready until February and install everything at this point (I'm going to have enough time in February).
I guess I'm just going to buy 15mm spacers and hope it fits, I'll let you know if it does.
My calipers have been glass bead blasted and I think I'm going to paint them next week with my airbrush, all seals are brand new too.

 

I used 20mm spacers with the Penta wheels on my Brembo conversion. 15mm may clear the spokes but the thinner spacer may also cause the wheel studs to protrude too far into the wheel.

 

Could you be so kind an measure the space between the spokes and the caliper on your car?
This would finally give a precise answer to my question.

If there’s enough space to go with a 15mm spacer I‘m willing to cut the studs, in case they protrude too far into the wheel.

 

I can't because I installed different wheels and sold the spacers. But from what I remember I think there was more than 5mm clearance. You could do a test fit of the caliper and use washers to space the wheel out and see what works.

 

I found some cheap bbs Milan wheels and used those, which means I can’t give any further information on this topic.