This is what I found online... the ET32 is the offset for my stock size tire and wheel according to them..

https://www.wheel-size.com/size/jaguar/xjs/1996/

 

i may be thinking backwards, its been a few years sense iv really thought about it or looked close...lol i did remember there was a pretty good thread discussing offsets on this site i think this was it here
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-wheels-65576/

 

Thank you for that, it was very informative. So it looks like the ideal size for me would be an 8" wide wheel with a 235/60/16 tire or a 235/55/16 and a 25mm offset. Anyone with opinions or feedback on that is welcome!

 

Well after a bit of detective work I found the wheels I like... but after more detective work it appears they are NOT an exact fit. The search continues.

https://www.wheelbasealloys.com/allo.../xjs/1986-1997