Tire size on XK8 alloys for XJS?
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Not sure about rub, but the XJS can run 235s stock, so unless there is a significant financial difference or someone chimes in saying 245s will fit, just grab the 235s.
Word from other XJS owners with bigger wheels is that 245s can fit, people run them, but tires can vary in design and cause a rub. Not sure about turning since these things don't turn much anyway, but the 245s can actually rub on the rear fender lip, some people do some trimming to make it work, some don't have any issues apparently.
I would try going on craigslist and getting a really cheap used tire to fit to one wheel and see how it fits with the 245. Again, a different brand may yield different results, but you can then see how much room you have to play with, or how you may need to trim the fenders.
Funny how people use these wheels, I probably would for autocross, but I just think it is interesting, especially when I see an XK8 with wire wheels!
Word from other XJS owners with bigger wheels is that 245s can fit, people run them, but tires can vary in design and cause a rub. Not sure about turning since these things don't turn much anyway, but the 245s can actually rub on the rear fender lip, some people do some trimming to make it work, some don't have any issues apparently.
I would try going on craigslist and getting a really cheap used tire to fit to one wheel and see how it fits with the 245. Again, a different brand may yield different results, but you can then see how much room you have to play with, or how you may need to trim the fenders.
Funny how people use these wheels, I probably would for autocross, but I just think it is interesting, especially when I see an XK8 with wire wheels!
Last edited by sidescrollin; 03-23-2016 at 08:24 PM.
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My XJS is a face lift car, so I'm not sure if your car's wheel wells are of the same dimentions. If they are, then I can share with you that I have XK8 Revolvers installed with the original XK8 tires on them, 245/50-17 Pzeros and they do fit fine, albeit a very close call.
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