Hey gang was looking into purchasing a new wheel center caps for my 14’ XKR but after doing research I see there are multiple sizes. Does anybody happen to know the size of the wheels center caps for the jaguar XKR ?
thanks in advance

 

Well..... it would depend on the wheel model, OEM vs aftermarket.

However, someone can correct me if i'm wrong, all Jaguar OEM wheels use the same size center caps.

 

Yes, all the Jaguar wheels use the same diameter caps from the X-Type to the F-Type, including the XK...but there is a large difference in quality between the OEM Jaguar caps and the cheap aftermarket caps, the most obvious being that the aftermarket caps lose their colouring with exposure to sun. You can guess how I know this.

 

As stated above - same diameter.

Beyond that there are two basic shapes - flush (top photo) or dished (bottom photo):





Jaguar have used both styles as OE. There are also many OE variations in both emblem and colour.

Like sov211, I'm not a fan of aftermarket replacements.

Graham

 

Agreed. Certain aftermarket knockoffs look decent but will fade (within 1 year in my case). I'm looking to clear coat the set I just bought to see if that helps.

 

I remember reading on an older thread, that aftermarket center caps can have issues with proper fitment onto the factory wheel. Yes, the OEM caps cost more, but if you are particular, I'd go for the extra bucks and get OEM. PS. I was considering replacing my black center caps with red ones. I still might.

 

yea, I'm on my second set of cheapos from eBay. The first set fit fine but faded badly within 3 years, and the car is garaged. The second set were very loose. I wrapped the "fins" with tape and they fit better now. Then the metal cap with the logo started coming off so I had to re-glue them. they still look decent but the next set I get are going to be genuine Jag.

 

IIRC its 55 mm´s.

Buy cheap, have fun. I use blue ones, but I´m looking for darker blue ones.

If they fade, thrash them.

20 bucks for fun? I´m IN!

Hermann

 

Didn’t realize they had names. When I bought the Senta wheels, I put the ‘dished’ ones on. I like the look. It’s different.

 

They don't ......... I was looking for a simple description of the shape difference.

Graham