View Poll Results: Which rims should I have choosen?
TSW Nurburgring
4
21.05%
Avant Garde M510
1
5.26%
Niche Essen
9
47.37%
Should have kept it stock
5
26.32%
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XF 2.0 - New Wheels for the New XF
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XF 2.0 - New Wheels for the New XF
I drafted this long post about choosing new wheels for my new XF which included plenty of commentary and pictures. Then I accidently closed my browser. So here's the short version: I wanted 21" wheels for my new XF to replace the forged 22s from my old XF but didn't want to pay for forged/multi-piece wheels. There aren't a lot of 21s available unless you're looking for a forged wheel.
I had made up my mind to get these TSW Nurburgrings:
over these Avant Garde M510s:
Then I stumbled across these Niche Essens and pulled the trigger:
The spoke design isn't what I usually go for but they were the least expensive out the bunch. The concave profile made them more visually interesting than the TSWs and I liked the silver/machined finish better for a black car than the all silver of the AGs. Check out the pics and share your opinions on my set-up below even if you hate them. Vote above on which wheel you think I should have picked.
I'll paint the calipers soon and am considering lowering.
I had made up my mind to get these TSW Nurburgrings:
over these Avant Garde M510s:
Then I stumbled across these Niche Essens and pulled the trigger:
The spoke design isn't what I usually go for but they were the least expensive out the bunch. The concave profile made them more visually interesting than the TSWs and I liked the silver/machined finish better for a black car than the all silver of the AGs. Check out the pics and share your opinions on my set-up below even if you hate them. Vote above on which wheel you think I should have picked.
I'll paint the calipers soon and am considering lowering.
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Last edited by duke_dallas; 05-25-2014 at 05:13 PM.
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Thanks. They come in black as well. Down the line, if I get bored with these I may paint the windows or do a full color change.
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Looks great, I was just on the phone last week with Need4Speed asking about those very same wheels. Haven't decided on black, or silver yet. My car is white, but I think both would look good. What size tires did you go with. I'm lowered on H&R so curious as to what dimensions you went with. Any advise would be great.
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Thanks. I like the look of the silver against white but I'm generally not big on black wheels. I'm sure you've seen the pic of the white 6-series with the silver Essen's on Niche's/Need4Speeds sites. I'm running 245/35 and 285/30. I'll be very interested to see you car with these and the H&Rs.
Looks great, I was just on the phone last week with Need4Speed asking about those very same wheels. Haven't decided on black, or silver yet. My car is white, but I think both would look good. What size tires did you go with. I'm lowered on H&R so curious as to what dimensions you went with. Any advise would be great.
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I got H&R springs but they rubbed slightly in the front with my wheels. If I was to lower a XF again, I would recommend Eibachs instead. It has a slightly softer spring rate than the H&R springs and they are 0.2 inches higher. TC
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Should I specify a centerbore size?
Hello Duke_Dallas;
I really like your setup, and I have been looking at the same wheel for a while. Your care made decide to go with them. But I will go with 20s instead. I have also contacted the same place you bought them from, but I have an issue.
Beside those spec you mentioned, did you have to mention the diameter for the centerbore as well (I guess the hole in the center)? How "exactly" did you specify your order (all the specs)? I have only one shot since it is an online order.
This will be my very first set of wheels so I am a bit nervous to be honest.
I will go for 20x9 +38 front and 20x10 +40 in the back.
Any help is truly appreciated.
I really like your setup, and I have been looking at the same wheel for a while. Your care made decide to go with them. But I will go with 20s instead. I have also contacted the same place you bought them from, but I have an issue.
Beside those spec you mentioned, did you have to mention the diameter for the centerbore as well (I guess the hole in the center)? How "exactly" did you specify your order (all the specs)? I have only one shot since it is an online order.
This will be my very first set of wheels so I am a bit nervous to be honest.
I will go for 20x9 +38 front and 20x10 +40 in the back.
Any help is truly appreciated.
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I didn't specifically spec the centerbore. I told them my application and asked if the wheels were hubcentric. They said yes and IIRC, quoted the right centerbore so I was good with that. I did my transaction via email with a guy name (Gasper). He was helpful, so you may want to email them rather than ordering on their website..
I spec'd my order like this - "staggered 21” inch Niche Essen for a 12 Jaguar XF Portfolio in silver/machined. Think the fitment would be 21x9 +38 and 21x10.5 +45, 5x108." After exchanging a few emails they sent me an invoice and I paid through Paypal.
I spec'd my order like this - "staggered 21” inch Niche Essen for a 12 Jaguar XF Portfolio in silver/machined. Think the fitment would be 21x9 +38 and 21x10.5 +45, 5x108." After exchanging a few emails they sent me an invoice and I paid through Paypal.
Hello Duke_Dallas;
I really like your setup, and I have been looking at the same wheel for a while. Your care made decide to go with them. But I will go with 20s instead. I have also contacted the same place you bought them from, but I have an issue.
Beside those spec you mentioned, did you have to mention the diameter for the centerbore as well (I guess the hole in the center)? How "exactly" did you specify your order (all the specs)? I have only one shot since it is an online order.
This will be my very first set of wheels so I am a bit nervous to be honest.
I will go for 20x9 +38 front and 20x10 +40 in the back.
Any help is truly appreciated.
I really like your setup, and I have been looking at the same wheel for a while. Your care made decide to go with them. But I will go with 20s instead. I have also contacted the same place you bought them from, but I have an issue.
Beside those spec you mentioned, did you have to mention the diameter for the centerbore as well (I guess the hole in the center)? How "exactly" did you specify your order (all the specs)? I have only one shot since it is an online order.
This will be my very first set of wheels so I am a bit nervous to be honest.
I will go for 20x9 +38 front and 20x10 +40 in the back.
Any help is truly appreciated.
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Thanks!
I didn't specifically spec the centerbore. I told them my application and asked if the wheels were hubcentric. They said yes and IIRC, quoted the right centerbore so I was good with that. I did my transaction via email with a guy name (Gasper). He was helpful, so you may want to email them rather than ordering on their website..
I spec'd my order like this - "staggered 21” inch Niche Essen for a 12 Jaguar XF Portfolio in silver/machined. Think the fitment would be 21x9 +38 and 21x10.5 +45, 5x108." After exchanging a few emails they sent me an invoice and I paid through Paypal.
I spec'd my order like this - "staggered 21” inch Niche Essen for a 12 Jaguar XF Portfolio in silver/machined. Think the fitment would be 21x9 +38 and 21x10.5 +45, 5x108." After exchanging a few emails they sent me an invoice and I paid through Paypal.
Much thanks for responding so quickly. Yes, Gasper is the same person I have been dealing with and he is very helpful. I will get back to him with this information you gave me. Truly helpful! Much thanks!
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I didn't specifically spec the centerbore. I told them my application and asked if the wheels were hubcentric. They said yes and IIRC, quoted the right centerbore so I was good with that. I did my transaction via email with a guy name (Gasper). He was helpful, so you may want to email them rather than ordering on their website.. I spec'd my order like this - "staggered 21 inch Niche Essen for a 12 Jaguar XF Portfolio in silver/machined. Think the fitment would be 21x9 +38 and 21x10.5 +45, 5x108." After exchanging a few emails they sent me an invoice and I paid through Paypal.