I bought 20mm for the front and 15mm spacers for the rear.
for those of you that have done this or a similar combination, how did it affect the handling of the car regarding tracking, cornering, etc...?
please chime in.
i put about 1000KM per yr on my XK so the last thing i’m Worried about is long term affects of any parts in the front end.
share what you can
thanks

 

I've been around the forum for four years, no complaints from anyone that has done this come to mind.

I've also never driven a car that has had this done.

The mind is inclined to believe modifications make it better.

 

I’ve got 20mm on the front and one of our other cars has had them on for three years. I don’t think it’s makes any discernible difference if I’m honest.

 

I want to do the same,what is the best brand that doesn't need any mods

 

H&R are well priced and well made https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F382247907963

There maybe cheaper suppliers than that link but was just an example.

 

I have 20mm spacers on the front and 15mm on the rear. I noticed no difference before and after.

 

i have 15mm on the front and 10mm on the rear. love the look! love the ride!

 

Same here, 20mm front. 15mm rear. No problems.

 

Hi
Which combination would be best suited to my 2008 4.2 XKR?
it has 20” sentas which are original fitment and standard cats suspension
My only concern is that I do not want any rubbing on the body.

 

Have you read this thread!!

 

Indeed I have read the thread and although 20mm and 15mm are talked about so are 15mm and 10mm by Capitol1
As Capitol1 has a 2007 XK and yourself a 2006 XK there seems to be a difference of opinion
Also as the XK and the XKR have different shocks and suspension height this could affect the thickness of the spacer you can use before contact and rubbing?
Hence the question regarding best combination for my XKR

 

Have you made a search on the forum, has been discussed before. Haven't heard anybody complain about rubbing with 15 and 20mm on any XKor R.

 

Thanks for your suggestion, I have searched more extensively and found this thread https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-today-220306/
In the discussion reverend-sam experienced rubbing with 20mm spacers on the rear of his XKR
Perhaps the 15mm will be more suited to an XKR.

 

Don’t think anyone recommended 20 in the rear. It’s always 20 front and 15 rear.

 

well spotted
my mistake with the numbers, obviously need to put my glasses on 😀

 

I find it interesting that people don't notice a 20 mm change on the front axle. On every car I have driven with wheels not using something similar to the original offset, it feels quite wrong. Simply spoils the way the car steers.

By changing the offset (by using different wheels or spacers) you are changing the scrub radius that was engineered into the car. Loads of explanations on the web like this one: https://suspensionsecrets.co.uk/why-...heels-spacers/

This one is also good: https://www.carthrottle.com/post/wha...-it-important/

Do it if you want but be aware what changes when you add spacers.

 

Same thing has always worried me too. I like the look you get by adding spaces, but have never done it - worried about geometry changes and additional strain.

 

Seems to me that the negatives of using spacers outweigh the only real positive which is merely aesthetics.
Another idea designated to be avoided I think

Thanks for the links provided they certainly made my mind up.

 

Totally agree that front spacers will mess up the scrub radius, I'd never want that.

The thing with the spacers on the front, at least on the 2010-2011 models, an OEM Rear wheel fits quite nicely on the front, and can even have a 3mm spacer to make it a near-perfect fit and avoid at least most of the Scrub Radius problem. I've been trying to find a set of Nevis rears for a decent price so's I can try widening them two inches with the 15mm spacer, just to check how good it works before I order custom wheels in that adjusted size. Nearly EVERY Nevis wheel I've found say "Fix XKR, XFR" but have the XFR offset, which is WRONG for the XKR.

 

For track use I agree but for road use it's alot of bla bla bla. I have not notices any difference in steering with my spacers and I have even lowered my car which should make it undrivable but DAMN MY CAR LOOKS GOOD!