Mags/rims on an XJS
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08-24-2015, 06:17 AM
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08-24-2015, 06:22 AM
My '88 had the Starfish. The Lattice wheels came on the 1989 MY cars.....in the USA.
In gets confusing because of the variances in calendar year versus model year for different markets.
It's probably safe to say that the Lattice wheels came out during 1988 calendar year.
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DD
In gets confusing because of the variances in calendar year versus model year for different markets.
It's probably safe to say that the Lattice wheels came out during 1988 calendar year.
Cheers
DD
I didn't know if in the US this upgrade did arrive later.
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Yes, in European markets, the sportspack become regular equipment in all models (6 or 12 cylinders) since February 1988. As part of this sportspack, the Lattice rims with 235/60 tyres were introduced in all models too, or another details like the Recaro-style seats.
I didn't know if in the US this upgrade did arrive later.
I didn't know if in the US this upgrade did arrive later.
I think it occurred at the same time but in the USA these cars carried "1989" VINs.
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quick pic of my 9-18 frts, and 10-18 rears.ENKEI.
had Starfish 15s, then Corvette 17-9, this is what i ended up with, i do get a lot of good remarks for the wheel/tire combo.
the car could be a little lower, but i'm close to the bump stops now! flares are steel welded into the body ,very strong no flex.
had Starfish 15s, then Corvette 17-9, this is what i ended up with, i do get a lot of good remarks for the wheel/tire combo.
the car could be a little lower, but i'm close to the bump stops now! flares are steel welded into the body ,very strong no flex.
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08-25-2015, 09:04 AM
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like jpitma1 said above, 18 are not TOO big. they are on the big side. and i personally would have preferred a 17.
nonetheless, i have 18x8 asteroids from a 2001 XJR, and (again, like jpitma1) have 235/45-18 tires. 1/4inch spacer on the front wheels. slight rub on the rear at full suspension travel. outside of tire rubs on inside of fender well. not much, but i can see where some of the dust has been rubbed off.
have a photo
nonetheless, i have 18x8 asteroids from a 2001 XJR, and (again, like jpitma1) have 235/45-18 tires. 1/4inch spacer on the front wheels. slight rub on the rear at full suspension travel. outside of tire rubs on inside of fender well. not much, but i can see where some of the dust has been rubbed off.
have a photo
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