Just received some bad news that the XKR 100's passenger side rims are slightly bent and will not be able to be balanced properly. The car also needs an alignment given the wear pattern on the right side. I currently have the 20" Staggered BBS Montreal Rims w/ Brembos that are the originals from the car and are very hard to find.

Rather than me sending my hubs out to BBS in Germany for re-fitment on a new barrel, I've decided to store the originals away (possibly have them re-trued in the future) since they're so rare and hard to find (not to mention are so prone to denting) and would like to one day restore the car back to the original condition. In the meantime, I am looking to get a newer and racier looking wheel for the car. Does anyone have experience or recommendations on what which rims would work well with the XKR (keeping 20" diameter) and give the car a new look? Also, since the car has the CATS Suspension, will I need to keep the exact specs of the old rims consistent with the new ones I am about to buy? Any help or insight would be appreciated.

Current Wheel Specifications (as far as I know. Maybe someone can shed light on this for me...)
Front:20x8.5 Offset: 20 Bolt Pattern: 5x120.65 Seat: Flat
Rear: 20x10 Offset: 25 Bolt Pattern: 5x120.65 Seat: Flat

 

FWIW, you should be able to locate a local shop that can true-up these wheels. As these are rare and expensive, the repair route seems like the way to go. As you mention a slight bend, I can't see that being all that expensive. Time to call around and find out the specifics.

Separately, our cars are very prone to alignment issues for camber, as it is only controlled by ride height. That height tends to collapse over time as the upper strut bearings wear out (the cushioning material deteriorates over time and causes the front end to lower). Folks have posted reference distances from the center of the wheel to the wheel arch so you can compare with yours. AFAIK, the upper bearings are separate from the adjustable shocks, so this should not be a terribly expensive repair. There are lots of posts on this forum re. upper strut bearings.

Best of luck, keep us posted.

 

Most metropolitan areas have a number of mobile wheel repair specialists that will come to your home or office and straighten your rims if the damage is only moderate. Google "mobile wheel repair" including your particular geographic location and call around for details and costs....

 

Thanks guys for the feedback. If I were to opt for new wheels regardless, do you have any recommended wheel brands or styles that might look good on her?

 

Coventry Whitley.
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