04 XJR new Rims opinions/critisizim
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04 XJR new Rims opinions/critisizim
Hello my fellow XJ'ers
I was in the market for getting rid of my after market rims. But ended up getting 20's off ebay... I'm not sure if there is such a thread, but what do you guys think. I'm personally happy, but that's just me. I was wondering what others with XJ's thought. Your remarks are appreciated.
I was in the market for getting rid of my after market rims. But ended up getting 20's off ebay... I'm not sure if there is such a thread, but what do you guys think. I'm personally happy, but that's just me. I was wondering what others with XJ's thought. Your remarks are appreciated.
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hahaha cincinnati, I was thinking about mentioning it. I completely agree with you. The car came with the vents. That's the next thing to go, when the weather gets warmer... I know it should have been the first.
But about the wheels. I'm not sure if they are OEM, but the quality on them is top. I really wanted the Sepang's but they were too much $$. Thanks for the feedback
But about the wheels. I'm not sure if they are OEM, but the quality on them is top. I really wanted the Sepang's but they were too much $$. Thanks for the feedback
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Not at all cincinnati, the rims cost me 950 shipped with caps, lugs, and all. Tires were 800 with mounting, installation, checking balance, and tip. Making it around 1750
And you're right tarhealcracker they do look alike. I have a spare Double 5 spoke rim in my trunk, that the car most likely came with.
And you're right tarhealcracker they do look alike. I have a spare Double 5 spoke rim in my trunk, that the car most likely came with.
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The wheels look great; sporty and not overwhelming.
If you intend to remove the non-functional fender vents; do you know how they are attached and how to actually remove them? I have an '08 XJ8 VDP with factory plastic chrome vents and will consider removing them. E-mail me at lxacev75@ysoo.com thanks.
If you intend to remove the non-functional fender vents; do you know how they are attached and how to actually remove them? I have an '08 XJ8 VDP with factory plastic chrome vents and will consider removing them. E-mail me at lxacev75@ysoo.com thanks.
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Lou in Dallas
The vents that are on mine, look like they are off ebay. The mesh is just a sticker and it looks like double sided tape is holding it to the car, but its on there really good... On your 2008 VDP, if you are talking about the long vertical vents that come stock, those are really nice. I wish my 04 had them. I wouldn't know how to remove them.
The vents that are on mine, look like they are off ebay. The mesh is just a sticker and it looks like double sided tape is holding it to the car, but its on there really good... On your 2008 VDP, if you are talking about the long vertical vents that come stock, those are really nice. I wish my 04 had them. I wouldn't know how to remove them.
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The ride is really nice. I was too used to the old 19's. They were aftermarket and vibrated terribly. They made me think something was wrong with my suspension at one point. Anything was better than my old rims. As for the 20's first thing I noticed was those vibrations where gone. The car drove like it was on rails (hard to explain) . Very smooth, but i think that the 285 tires have something to do with that. I avoid pot holes, but if i hit one, it gives off a painful thud sound, much louder than the 19's.
As for the noise. The Hankook tires i have are really quite. My traction control keeps turning on, off normal starts, not even half way throttle. I'm guessing it's the cold weather/salt or maybe the stickers on the tires that the shop forgot to take off.
As for the noise. The Hankook tires i have are really quite. My traction control keeps turning on, off normal starts, not even half way throttle. I'm guessing it's the cold weather/salt or maybe the stickers on the tires that the shop forgot to take off.
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It takes almost half throttle to get a traction control light. Those tires must stick pretty well. I have stock 19 on mine with Michelin All Seasons. About 5 weeks ago I took the traction control off with my neighbor in the car and tapped the throttle about 1/3 of the way.......she left about a 15 foot strip entering my neighborhood. I love these cars