I recently had new snow tires fitted on my 2001MY XJR. The Fitter noted that one of the road wheels had a fine crack on the bead area - which meant he could not fit a tire to it. Top marks to this young man as he did well to spot it. No sign of the wheel having ever been curbed. One to watch out for then.

Fortunately I had a full size spare that could be used in its place.

Now I am in need of a replacement wheel...else a repair to the cracked item.

I am struggling to find any used Asteroids on the internet..if any forum member can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it.

Looking for the non-chrome finish (I am an Engineer, not a purveyor of loose women - although thinking about it that trade undoubtedly carries better perks than engineering).

I really like the look of the Jaguar Asteroid alloys that originally came with the car (7-spoke silver alloy, looks somewhat like a giant mini-lite), so not interested in changing to a different set of wheels. There are plenty of Flutes about, but no Asteroids.

Alternatively, anyone with experience of having such a wheel weld-repaired? I can weld mild steel or stainless steel, but not aluminium alloy. I'm on the South Coast of England.

Happy Motoring.

 

If you have a set of non-chrome wheels from a circa 1998 VDP in great shape - including the wheel caps, I'll trade you my set of non-chrome asteroids with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S mounted. If you don't want the tires, I'll still trade wheels for wheels. I HATE the asteroids on my VDP.

Edit: Hmmmmmm... freight to the UK might not make this ideal.

 

Any wheel repair shop worth their salt should be able to weld up and rebalance a wheel, especially if it hasn't been smacked and isn't out of round. I know of several here in America, but unfortunately I don't know of anything in the UK and shipping will be prohibitive to have it done in the US. But just do a google search for wheel repair in you're area, I'm sure there's something.

 

You can buy a cheap one from ebay, or try to repair it on sbwheels , they are in Birmingham (UK).

 

To Flay - nothing on e-bay in UK for past 4 weeks. Will keep looking.

To Mechelmont....shipping costs probably would rule that one out, but it would make a great road trip if I came to collect in Boise Idaho! By the way, if I had a VP I too would not want Asteroids...but they really suit the XJR.

When I grow up I want the supercharged Vanden Plas with the full picnic tables and all the trimmings: Westminster Blue or Mason's Black.

Checked around - a couple of local places offer weld repairs to alloys. A leap of faith I guess.

Thanks for the responses.

 

Sorry to butt in, but I'd be up for this trade! I have (on my wife's Tabby) a MINT set of OEM rims from that era (same as on my VDP, except non chrome). With gray wheelcaps, and brand new (90%+) Michelins on (would be willing to take them off, and trade wheels for wheels, or whatever works).
I would not like the Asteroids on my VDP either, but wifey wants a "little illusion" for her car (Asteroids and Mina Gallery mesh grille!).

Let me know if you are serious about this. I am in SoCal, and we can each pay for the shipping of our own wheels, and call it even.

 

Here is one I found on an UK website. They have a mobile repair service about 65 to 70 pounds depending if it is with tyre or without tyre.

Wicked Wheels Mobile Alloy Wheel Refurbishment | Alloy Wheel Repair

Jim Lombardi

 

Well, I went and stuck my foot in my mouth on this one... I thought I had Asteroid wheels since they're 18" wheels, but evidently I have the OEM 18" Penta wheels. I didn't even know there were "Penta" wheels until I searched for OEM Jaguar 18" wheels. I've only owned the car for 9 months, so I'm going to pull the noob card on this one. My apologies to those interested in Asteroid wheels.

 

I have a full set (5 wheels) from my 01 XJR. They are in very good/to new condition.
I replaced them years ago by Milan when i did the R1 brakes.
Make me an offer.
Im in central CA

 

Luc, interested in the set of Asteroids. Do you have pics?

 

not with me but i could take somes. That say they really are in like NEW condition so if interested you can make me an offer based on that

 

Luc, I will PM you about the Asteroids once the probation period for a new member ends (monday/tuesday).

 

@Munro
The main wheel repair centres are in Milton Keynes for welding and refurb they have the best equipment and many refurb guys just ship them to one of these centre's, pretty much all the dealer networks.

I use a company in the north west that do excellent work.

SB Wheels is great to deal with, but charge accordingly.

Have you contacted the likes of Black country Jags, Euro Jag uk jaguar forum etc for one you could send for refurb?

 

Do you still have the asteroids ??