Rims/wheels for the XJS
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for those of you out there who happen to be looking into plus sizing your wheels, and coming here for inspiration, i want to mention a couple of points.
ive seen many threads and images of xjs owners moving from their stock 15 or 16 inch wheels to an 18 inch wheel. many of these owners also move to a 30 or even 25 section width tire in order to maintain total tire/wheel diameter/circumference.
while providing even more significant rigidity in the handling characteristics of the wheels/tires, these short-short sidewall tires may detract from the aesthetic appearance you are looking to achieve.
in order to minimize this "wagon-wheel" look on my car, with a set of 18 inch wheels, i have gone with 235/45-18 tires. the overall diameter is 0.2 inches taller than the 235/60-15s originally on the car (26.3" vs 26.1") but i appreciate the extra rubber. and i have actually noticed my speedometer matches more closely with the police radar speed notifications with this new set.
these are quite aggressive with regard to rubbing on the fenders (a few millimeters on the rear, and definite rubbing on the inside of the fender at full travel) but you may want to test fit some options before deciding on a purchase.
ive seen many threads and images of xjs owners moving from their stock 15 or 16 inch wheels to an 18 inch wheel. many of these owners also move to a 30 or even 25 section width tire in order to maintain total tire/wheel diameter/circumference.
while providing even more significant rigidity in the handling characteristics of the wheels/tires, these short-short sidewall tires may detract from the aesthetic appearance you are looking to achieve.
in order to minimize this "wagon-wheel" look on my car, with a set of 18 inch wheels, i have gone with 235/45-18 tires. the overall diameter is 0.2 inches taller than the 235/60-15s originally on the car (26.3" vs 26.1") but i appreciate the extra rubber. and i have actually noticed my speedometer matches more closely with the police radar speed notifications with this new set.
these are quite aggressive with regard to rubbing on the fenders (a few millimeters on the rear, and definite rubbing on the inside of the fender at full travel) but you may want to test fit some options before deciding on a purchase.
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They are factory polished... I've seen a few... Most get sprayed silver after being curbed.
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The dark-colored car in front of the hedge row has the best looking wheels I've ever seen on an XJS. Wow. See post #37
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Dark as in burgundy looking coupe in frt of hedge row or
Dark as in black looking convertible in frt of hedge row
just curious as either could be called dark colored
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When you expand (click on) the pictures you can see names. So, is it the "Probably 18" or the "Honolulu lump"?
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I think the Jaguar wheel in pic "S" looks great as an easy, sporty upgrade from lattice, and these are what I was planning on getting for my first car, before I picked up my second XJS. In fact, I'd bookmarked that very car here:
XJS Jaguar Black | all Jaguar images
My new car came with aftermarket 5-spokes (Moda R8) that actually look pretty good. Not what I would have picked out, but I may keep them anyway. When I get the car running and cleaned up, I will pitch in a good pic for this thread.
XJS Jaguar Black | all Jaguar images
My new car came with aftermarket 5-spokes (Moda R8) that actually look pretty good. Not what I would have picked out, but I may keep them anyway. When I get the car running and cleaned up, I will pitch in a good pic for this thread.
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i swapped in a set of the asteroids. and they look great... if i do say so myself. i nearly went with the pentas, because the asteroids are fairly difficult to find not attached to an XJR.
i think the original 15 inch lattices looked great also, but the sourcing of tires, and the added handling benefit from shorter sidewall tires pushed me to find a larger diameter wheel. i even think 18 might be a bit much for the XJS, and wouldve preferred 17s, but i couldn't find anything i liked that had the right fitment for reasonable moneys.
(i'm also not one for using his xjs in the standard fashion)
i think the original 15 inch lattices looked great also, but the sourcing of tires, and the added handling benefit from shorter sidewall tires pushed me to find a larger diameter wheel. i even think 18 might be a bit much for the XJS, and wouldve preferred 17s, but i couldn't find anything i liked that had the right fitment for reasonable moneys.
(i'm also not one for using his xjs in the standard fashion)
Have you seen the picture of Brit race pilot Gail Hill's blue XJS that I previously posted on this thread? It has the XJR 18" Asteroids on it, just like yours.
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I have a set of Starfish and lattice. I'm running the 15" starfish rims on mine. I feel it gives a muscle car look that I prefer. The lattice rims have a classy look. Not my car.
I'm having the Starfish rims widened 2.5-3".
I'm having the Starfish rims widened 2.5-3".
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Here is mine, sporting 17" Lamina wheels from an XK8. Laminas were options on early XK8's at the same time as Revolvers. I did have to get creative to fit the center caps up front. Revolvers center hub opening protrudes a bit more than these, so the cap got fouled on the dust cover. Anyway, a little RTV solved that!
I also included a pic of the re-done console with cupholders in place of the ashtrays.
I also included a pic of the re-done console with cupholders in place of the ashtrays.
Here is mine, sporting 17" Lamina wheels from an XK8. Laminas were options on early XK8's at the same time as Revolvers. I did have to get creative to fit the center caps up front. Revolvers center hub opening protrudes a bit more than these, so the cap got fouled on the dust cover. Anyway, a little RTV solved that!
I also included a pic of the re-done console with cupholders in place of the ashtrays.
I also included a pic of the re-done console with cupholders in place of the ashtrays.
I have always thought the Lamina is a perfect wheel for XJS, but I couldn't fine any in Japan. That looks really good!
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Here is mine, sporting 17" Lamina wheels from an XK8. Laminas were options on early XK8's at the same time as Revolvers. I did have to get creative to fit the center caps up front. Revolvers center hub opening protrudes a bit more than these, so the cap got fouled on the dust cover. Anyway, a little RTV solved that!
I also included a pic of the re-done console with cupholders in place of the ashtrays.
I also included a pic of the re-done console with cupholders in place of the ashtrays.
The wood, did you refinish it yourself? It's really an awesome finish.
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