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Old 01-16-2019, 12:50 PM
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the wheels are the original 2007 xk wkeel. I had them powder coated black, then masked and painted the "notch", silver.
 
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Originally Posted by steve_k_xk
Just looks great

...................... and have also contemplated painting my calipers yellow (currently gloss black)
Those above appear to be yellow covers, not painted calipers.
 
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Old 01-16-2019, 01:25 PM
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yes!...covers!
 
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Old 01-16-2019, 01:27 PM
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yes!...covers!
Capitol !!

Take them off and paint them
 
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Old 01-16-2019, 01:33 PM
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yes...took them off, powder coated, then painted the silver.
 
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Old 01-16-2019, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by steve_k_xk
Just looks great

What Brand are the wheels I've often been tempted to go down from my 20s to 19s to improve the ride and have also contemplated painting my calipers yellow (currently gloss black)
They are the optional 19" factory wheels known as Carelia's.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...80e6e0d014.jpg
 
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Old 01-16-2019, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Tervuren
They are the optional 19" factory wheels known as Carelia's.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...80e6e0d014.jpg
Have always liked that wheel rim and being 19s has appealed to me more so then my 20s ..smoother ride
 
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Originally Posted by steve_k_xk
Have always liked that wheel rim and being 19s has appealed to me more so then my 20s ..smoother ride
Too bad you're on the other side of the 'big pond', or I'd let you try my Carelia's on your car (I like the look of the Senta's I put on better), so you could see if they really made that much of a difference, as I can't say they do.
 
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The senta and carelia are both my favourite wheel

Although the senta's are heavy
 
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Old 01-17-2019, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by steve_k_xk
Have always liked that wheel rim and being 19s has appealed to me more so then my 20s ..smoother ride
Looking at the price difference between 18" 19" and 20" tires for these cars I would imagine that the 19" and 20" share the same basic structure and strength rather than be separate optimized designs.

There might not be much of a difference.
 
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Old 01-17-2019, 06:15 PM
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18s look ridiculous on an XK...Cant believe they were ever fitted on it....
 
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Originally Posted by capitol1

AFTER LOWERING SPRINGS
Rears are: 275/35 ZR 19, Fronts; 245/40 ZR 19, with H&R Lowering springs and 8 MM spacers on front, 5 MM on rear.
Are the 5 and 8MM hubcentric or are you catching the edge of the hub?
 
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Old 01-17-2019, 07:33 PM
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5 mm are....but i cant find the 8 mm hubcentric. Probably will have them made.
 
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Originally Posted by viper1996
18s look ridiculous on an XK...Cant believe they were ever fitted on it....
On the X100 they fitted 17"!
 
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Originally Posted by viper1996
18s look ridiculous on an XK...Cant believe they were ever fitted on it....
And yet in a review of the 2007, the 18" Venus were reported to look very stylish.

And we have already discussed how much superior the ride and performance is when running 18" over larger diameters.
Nothing ridiculous about that!

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18’s actually do look great. You can fit some meaty tires, and for less money
 
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Originally Posted by Brewtech
18’s actually do look great. You can fit some meaty tires, and for less money
If you like balloon wheels!:-)
I have 20"s and have lowered the car and find the ride in the Jag very smooth, not harsch at all but I'm only 51 years old!:-D
 
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Tires are springs that do not benefit from the control of the damper + spring.

I would say that if you want a more comfortable ride the difference between 19" and 20" would be less than if you were playing with tire pressures.

The 18" has an advantage of being less expensive, and likely does have a softer construction.

I would only make the change from stock 20's(If your car has them) if you like the aesthetics of 19's better.

Otherwise it would be better to get a set of softer rate springs if ride is your primary concern.
 
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Originally Posted by Tervuren
Otherwise it would be better to get a set of softer rate springs if ride is your primary concern.
Or select a tire that has a softer ride.
As I’ve mentioned in other threads, the 19’s that came on my car, with Bridgestone tires, had what I thought was a nice ride.
I then bought some 20’s and put the Conti DWS 06 tires (that were raved about on this forum) on them, and the ride was like mush. Very squishy, too soft for me. I love the look of the 20’s, but I can’t justify tossing out the tires, so I’ve compensated by increasing the tire pressure (4 lbs over the door placard).
 
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Originally Posted by peterv8
If you like balloon wheels!:-)
I have 20"s and have lowered the car and find the ride in the Jag very smooth, not harsch at all but I'm only 51 years old!:-D
a firm ride doesnt bother me at all. Im lowering mine soon too. But the 18s are great for the salt plains😁
 
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