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Old 09-18-2013, 04:57 PM
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Just got new wheels on my XKR likes or dislikes. Honesty please im a big boy and can handle it.https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/a...1&d=1379541553
 
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Old 09-18-2013, 05:12 PM
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Depends on your objective. If you wanted to individualize/make different your car - you succeeded.

If your objective was to make it better - maybe not so much IMHO.

If you like it then it's all good.
 

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Old 09-18-2013, 07:19 PM
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Nice! I'm not much into aftermarket wheels or especially solid black ones, but your wheels look like they belong on the Jag so I think you did a good job of individualizing it without going overboard.
 
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Old 09-18-2013, 11:03 PM
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First thought out of the gate.... nope.....

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Second thought......I think they work and are growing on me...

for a unique look!
 
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Old 09-18-2013, 11:20 PM
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I am very picky about aftermarket rims, but those look great! Well done.
 
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Old 09-19-2013, 12:00 AM
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Like or dislike are the only options you ve given me.
If only "Love" were one of the choices, then I could give an opinion

Looks great!!
 
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Old 09-19-2013, 01:29 AM
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I like . Look good on a black car ,better than all black . BL
 
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Old 09-19-2013, 08:18 AM
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I would normally not like those wheels, but having them on a black car helps a lot.
 
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Old 09-19-2013, 08:32 AM
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The look of the car, as it relates to it being recognizable as a Jag has been somewhat altered. That's not, in my opinion, an undesirable outcome.

I think your selection was good, those wheels "go with" the car and do not look over the top.

I have considered aftermarket wheels for mine as well. What has stopped me is the design of my Senta stock wheels is hard to improve on.

In summary, my vote...Well done.
 
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Old 09-19-2013, 09:18 AM
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I've been wanting to see a set of 5 spokes on an XKR. I especially like the color choice. I'm a big fan of practicality and the black is going to hide the brake dust. My XKR is the worst brake dust generator I've ever owned, and the stock wheels are a real pain to clean.

What are the wheel specs? (e.g. offset, width, rim size, and weight)
 
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Old 09-19-2013, 10:18 AM
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Not really an aftermarket guy at all, but these aren't bad. I prefer to have a lip around the wheel instead of the spokes to the edge. I like how you have the growler center caps.
 
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I am considering a set of 5-spokes for mine as well. I agree that yours work because you have a black XK. I have always been a fan of minimalism when it comes to wheels. They don't need to be overdone, you've already got an XK and that pretty much says it all. I think they're a nice, clean choice.
 
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Old 09-19-2013, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Rahtok
What are the wheel specs? (e.g. offset, width, rim size, and weight)
Yes, please. I'd like to know as well.
 
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Old 09-19-2013, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by GritsNCornbread
I have always been a fan of minimalism when it comes to wheels.
I see wheel designs as based on how long they'll take to clean each wheel. I am very thorough in wheel cleaning and a tough design can add 10-20 minutes per car wash. Figure 35 car washes a year with an additional 15 minutes; that's an extra 8 hours a year!
 
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I think they would look very cool in all black as well.
 
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Not for me, but very nice.
 
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