XJ40 Wheels Metric to Imperial

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02-21-2008, 01:47 PM

skimark72

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XJ40 Wheels Metric to Imperial

I have an 1990 XJ40 and it has metric wheels , these are expencive and difficult to obtain , can anyone please help on what imperial size/s that would fit? i.e.225/55/16 ?

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02-21-2008, 02:59 PM

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RE: XJ40 Wheels Metric to Imperial

Nope, only chance you must replace your rims .Your car has 220 65 VR 390 from what I get

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02-21-2008, 03:46 PM

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RE: XJ40 Wheels Metric to Imperial

hi thats correct there are 220 65 VR 390 wheels on at the moment,
so if i changed the wheels for 16" rims with the 225/55/16 tyre , it wouldnt scrape on the wheel arch?
many thanks.

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02-21-2008, 03:58 PM

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RE: XJ40 Wheels Metric to Imperial

No, that wouldn't happen anyway as I recall '90 was the last year for 220 65 VR 390 tires .

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02-28-2008, 05:30 PM

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RE: XJ40 Wheels Metric to Imperial

yey they fit , thanks for your help , the 16" rims and tyres fit perfectly, thanks , now i can have cheaper tyres and it passed the MOT, bye for now , hope this thread helps others out too.

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