Hey All,
I have a bent rim. It's been that way since I bought the XKR. It's always had a very slow leak, but with such low profile tires it doesn't take long to empty the tire.

I have found various places (all very far away) that will fix it, but I am wondering if it may not be less expensive to just buy a used wheel?

Anyone have a decent condition 20" front wheel lying around from a swap or something?

I believe it's a Sepang (BBS?) H59796 (H59797 I believe is the back wheel 10")




XKR Wheel

Thanks!!

Rick
2005 XKR Convertible

 

I had the same problem on my 20" Perseus wheels when I bought my XKR. 2 wheels out of true causing vibration at 100km/h and various signs of kerb rash all around.

I decided to get the set retried and refurbished. The OEM wheels on the XKR are really expensive, so I would imagine that it´s cheaper to repair. The guy that did my wheels looked them up at BBS and was shocked at what they cost.

The result was a set of "as new" wheels :-)






After refurb.

 

It looks like you just damaged the trim ring. If so, that is quite easy to fix. You can purchase a new trim ring on the internet with instructions as to how to take the machine screws out and remove the center of the wheel. Then install a new trim ring, and torque the screws in. It takes about 1 Hour to do. I have done two of my Sepang wheels.

 

Rick,

That is a Sepang. I had them on my 2005. Three piece split rim alloy. Horrendous cost new and the last time I checked, no longer available from Jaguar.

They can be refurbished and parts are available. The difficulty is removing the titanium studs without damage to separate the components. Definitely a job for a specialist or the brave!

This link to one of our UK specialists will give you more information on them:

www.sbwheels.magix.net/contact.5.html#BBS

Got to be similar specialists in the US.

Graham

 

Thanks everyone. I attempted to remove the damaged wheel from the car yesterday. Even with my longest lever and/or the medium sized air impact wrench the lugnuts wouldn't budge. Looks like the previous owner overtorqued them a great deal. Hopefully the stud are elongated or damaged.

Would the trim ring damage cause a very slow air leak.

I have to admit, I really hate 20" wheels. First I prefer the look of more tire sidewall and second, damage! Oh, and harsh ride as well.

Also, it seems that the silver of the wheels is flaking off. However, under that is a nice shiny black coating. Is that how all of them come from the factory? Wonder if it's possible to remove the overcoat and leave it black with a silver trim ring!

Hmmm...

What say you?

Rick

 

Rick, With new coatings and chemicals most all wheels can be refinished. It is not likely the trim ring itself would cause a leak because it is so paper thin. The tire does not seal against the trim ring but against the wheel rim underneath. Recommend you soak the lug nuts with WD40 or equal for a couple of days an then try with a 24" breaking bar. You may have to replace the studs. When you reinstall a wheel I always coat the studs with WD40 or equal. The nuts are probably just rusted. You can't rotate tires on an XKR so they were probably over torqued by a tire dealer using a air wrench. The torque is only spec at 75lbs. You might also read the many posts about tire choices, there are many. FYI the cheapest sepang wheel I have seen is about $1,800.00was and that was for a use one in new condition.

Good Luck

Bob

 

Bob,
After I couldn't move the lugnuts I liberally sprayed penetrating oil on them. Been sitting for a couple of days. When it stops raining, I will open the garage door and give it another try.

Thanks!

Rick

 

Good News! ??

The tire in question had a large hole on the INNER sidewall. Kind of sucks since it's essentially 90% tread. I replaced both fronts with new Continentals and will save the other for a spare.

While replacing the tire, WAY more of the silver coating flaked off. The wheel is definitely gloss black underneath.

Now I have to figure out the best way to get the silver off without damaging the base black.

Any ideas, that don't include sandblasting and refinishing from scratch?

Rick

 

Revisit.

Almost all the lugnuts outer housings are bent and/or mangled. Anyone know the part number/size for replacements for the BBS Sepang 20" wheels?

Thanks,

Rick

 

Here's the JEPC page for wheels - It could be tough finding a set though.