Any pics or sighting with either retro look?

 

Chaos236,

I doubt that you'll find anyone who has put knockoff wire wheels on their 2007-up XK/XKR. In 1963 I put Dayton knockoff wire wheels on my 1960 Corvette and regretted it, so I speak from experience.

Dayton can manufacture knockoff wire wheels to fit almost every car. Here's the link to their website: Dayton Wire Wheels They have various styles including 20" both bolt-on and knockoff. They do look great, but...

One problem with knockoffs is that you need a heavy cast iron adapter that bolts onto your existing wheel studs. That adapter has a threaded shaft. You slide the knockoff wheel over that shaft and then screw the knockoff cap on to secure the wheel and give it a few whacks with the lead hammer.

Dayton claims their wire wheels don't go out of balance and are made for tubeless tires, but that wasn't my experience after 5 years. That was a long time ago and they've probably improved a lot. Nevertheless, you couldn't pay me enough to put wire wheels on my XKR. Sure, they may look great but they're not worth the aggravation, in my opinion.

Stuart

 

the lyonheart is close Lyonheart K – Modern Version of Jaguar E-Type

 

Wire wheel cleaning is a prison sentence if you detail the car yourself.

 

I saw one for sale on craigslist or AutoTrader a while back with wire wheels. It looked downright hideous. Wire wheels on a modern Jaguar is right up there with putting a leaper on the hood!

 

Borrani is making them for modern Maserati