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Old 01-06-2009, 04:41 PM
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Default 97 XK8, 19s or 20s ?

Hi,

So the standard 18s on my XK8, tyre size is as follows -

245/45/18 front
255/45/18 rear,

What offset are these?

I want to put either 19s or 20s on it, Do i still use the same offset, and what is the required tyre size if
I do go with 19s or 20s?

Will 20s make it look like its on stilts, thus meaning it will need to be lowered?

Cheers for any replies,
 
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Measure them yourself.

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Good resource, well done. Can we change your name to "Spacer Cadet"?

 
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I had 20 on my xkr. n i get d same ride out of my vehicle.. i upgraded do to 22 on my xkr
 
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