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Will VDP wheels clear XJR brakes?

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Old 01-26-2009, 02:00 PM
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Found an inexpensive set of VDP wheels and tires, I am wondering if these will fit over the XJR brakes without any modifications.
 
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Old 01-26-2009, 07:59 PM
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if they are the same diameter and offset I can't see where it would cause a problem but I'm not a expert on Jags yet
 
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Old 01-26-2009, 08:13 PM
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i want to say yes and no, Yes because some VDP wheels ( the optional ) are 19's aka "custom" style or "sabre style" . Custom wheels appear on the super v8 which have the same brakes as XJRs, Sabre style are standard 06 and up on XJRs

I would like to say no because some VDP wheels are 18"s and even though the same brakes appear on S Type Rs with 18s this set up might not work.

Why do you want mismatched wheels anyways? It will def lower the value and appeal of your car & make it look like its been wrecked!
 
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Old 01-27-2009, 07:12 AM
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well, two things. 1) Despite your unsolicited op-ed I think VDP wheels look great, alot better than the Sport wheels that came on my car. And second, we get 20" of snow here a year and I'd rather have a spare set around for the cold.
 
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I was assuming he wanted second set of wheels rather than a replacement on his car.
 
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well, two things. 1) Despite your unsolicited op-ed I think VDP wheels look great, alot better than the Sport wheels that came on my car. And second, we get 20" of snow here a year and I'd rather have a spare set around for the cold.

well i apologize for mis-understanding your intent for a second snow set for your car....being from Florida we dont use snow tires much, and my Corgi Pup doesnt like the cold weather either
 
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being from Florida we dont use snow tires much, and my Corgi Pup doesnt like the cold weather either
You have a Corgi? Jag is the natural pick for such a fine dog. My Corgi, Camber, loves the back seat of the VDP.
 
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Old 02-04-2009, 02:22 PM
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Just for future reference and in case anyone is wondering, the "Tucana" wheels fit over the Brembos without issue.
 
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