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Old Nov 22, 2013 | 11:37 PM
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@sklimii - I have a set of 18" chrome double 5's I took off my 2002 xkr. They need to be rechromed but are straight and true. I'd be willing to let them go at a reasonable price if you're interested.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 04:58 AM
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I use a product called Wheel Wax on my rims. It is not truly a wax. It does keep brake dust from gathering on my rims. I bought it from a vendor at a Brit car show. I was suprised that it works as well as was claimed.

I have been wanting the Whitelys but need to see about 19 or 20 in size. The pics I see with the 18s make me wonder if the sidewall is to tall? Need to see more side on shots. Cheaper to remount my tires vs buying rims and tires.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 06:13 AM
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@domingo - your cat looks awesome with the coventry's. do you have any full side profile shots?

@john - will let you know - right now weighing options and plan to make a purchase mid-January. Pics if you have any

@hare - devspider and domingo both have 20's - they look great in the pics posted
 

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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by sklimii
MRomanik or DevSpider - do the Jaguar centercaps fit in the coventry's or did you use the coventry centers?
Factory center caps fit.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 09:29 AM
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hare - thanks for the tip on the wheel wax - found it is sold locally too - will have to try
 
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 05:39 PM
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Just took this, sorry about the high grass. It's cold and was starting to rain so couldn't get a better pic. By the way the tires are Nitto Invo 255-35-20s and 285-30-20s.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by sklimii
MRomanik or DevSpider - do the Jaguar centercaps fit in the coventry's or did you use the coventry centers?
I'm using the Coventry center caps, because the paint matches better than with the Jaguar caps.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 09:45 AM
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those look so nice.too bad, I cant have em, I had to put back on stock 17, because the potholes and roads are horrible here, I bent the rims several times and broke the belts in the tires several times, so they had to go, each required a tow and no one had the tires in stock
 
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 12:14 PM
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Anyone have any experience with these wheels? The price is for 4. The ad states they are alloys - but they must be heavy at that price:

18x9 5 Gunmetal Vision Legend 5 Wheels 5x4 75 18 Jaguar XK8 XKR | eBay
 
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 06:21 PM
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Anyone have any experience with these wheels? The price is for 4. The ad states they are alloys - but they must be heavy at that price:

18x9 5 Gunmetal Vision Legend 5 Wheels 5x4 75 18 Jaguar XK8 XKR | eBay
Sorry, but for me they look like they should be on a 70's muscle car, not a Jag.
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 10:54 AM
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Agree with Vector on the gunmetal wheels. I had a similar chrome wheel on mine when I purchased it. They just don't look right.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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Probably agree regarding the wheels. Anyone have any suggestions? I am only willing to spend $800 or less for a set of 4. 18".
 
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