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Who makes the best wheels for my XKR in your opinion

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Old 09-19-2014, 09:45 AM
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I what to get a second set of wheels for my XKR but don't want junk but I don't want to break the bank I want Chrome
 
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Jaguar OEM's and have them chromed. They got the designs right from the beginning IMO.
 
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Old 09-19-2014, 12:13 PM
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I love chrome, if you fancy an after market wheel, i have a set of 20" rs futuras on mine, 10.0 rears, 8.5 fronts every one comments how good they look and i love them and fittment is spot on.
Just a thought, happy shopping.
RS Futura 5 (Gloss Black with Polished Face & Stainless Rim) Alloy Wheels (Alloys) - Rimstyle.com
 
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These are the best wheels. MaximA has them on his XKR. HRE.
 
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Old 09-19-2014, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol
Jaguar OEM's and have them chromed. They got the designs right from the beginning IMO.

I happen to agree with you on the OEM rims. I love the Kalimnos 20", but can't see going for that much money and having to get new tires as well.
 
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Originally Posted by dd823
I what to get a second set of wheels for my XKR but don't want junk but I don't want to break the bank I want Chrome
Because your 2008 XKR Portfolio has Alcon brakes, you'll have a very hard time finding aftermarket wheels that will fit. Richzak started a thread on this and after a lot of work was able to have Braelin wheels custom made. They offer 2 styles that will fit without spacers. Search this forum for details. They're cast, not forged and cost around $1,600 a set as I recall in painted finishes. Here's the links to Richzak's threads:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...brakes-111834/
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-today-113605/

Another possibility is the OEM Jaguar forged "Vortex" wheel from the UK-only 2008 XKR-S that will fit with no spacers but you'd have to import it and they're rare and very expensive, probably around $4K delivered.

You'll probably have to have them chrome-plated or PVD-coated after you get them. Think twice before you do so since curb rash repair is expensive and requires redoing the entire wheel not just the damaged area.
 

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Originally Posted by DGL
These are the best wheels. MaximA has them on his XKR. HRE.
I was getting ready to say Jaguar makes the sexiest wheels for the XKR, but then you posted those HREs! Sexayy!
 
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Originally Posted by Stuart S
Another possibility is the OEM Jaguar forged "Vortex" wheel from the UK-only 2008 XKR-S that will fit with no spacers but you'd have to import it and they're rare and very expensive, probably around $4K delivered.
They were sold elsewhere in Europe too, but you're right abut them being rare & expensive:

Vortex 20" XKR-S - Jaguar-Shop.com
 
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