1975 Jaguar XJ Coupe 6.0 V12
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I was under the impression that car runs on 16s
My wheels are due next week and are same as yours 9 rear and 8 front. That profile drop is quite severe from what is on there now though. The wheels on it at the minute are 235/55r17 all round. Too wide for the front as they rub on full lock so was going to go for 225 on the front and was gonna do 245 on the rear but was struggling to find a matching set with a profile bigger than 40.
That car still isn’t finished
My wheels are due next week and are same as yours 9 rear and 8 front. That profile drop is quite severe from what is on there now though. The wheels on it at the minute are 235/55r17 all round. Too wide for the front as they rub on full lock so was going to go for 225 on the front and was gonna do 245 on the rear but was struggling to find a matching set with a profile bigger than 40.
That car still isn’t finished
craigjm said:
I was under the impression that car runs on 16s
My wheels are due next week and are same as yours 9 rear and 8 front. That profile drop is quite severe from what is on there now though. The wheels on it at the minute are 235/55r17 all round. Too wide for the front as they rub on full lock so was going to go for 225 on the front and was gonna do 245 on the rear but was struggling to find a matching set with a profile bigger than 40.
That car still isn’t finished
That other v12 in the pic is on 18’s but a set of 8j front and back.My wheels are due next week and are same as yours 9 rear and 8 front. That profile drop is quite severe from what is on there now though. The wheels on it at the minute are 235/55r17 all round. Too wide for the front as they rub on full lock so was going to go for 225 on the front and was gonna do 245 on the rear but was struggling to find a matching set with a profile bigger than 40.
That car still isn’t finished
Well if you are having 9j on the rear of your car you may find 245 tyres will rub on the inner wheel arch depending on the offset you have asked for. I have roughly 5mm clearance on the inner arch from the wheel! That’s why I went for a slightly stretched 235 40 on the 9j rim.
My coupe is very low on the front hence the 225 40. No rubbing what so ever over bumps or steering lock. That’s with original worn out rubber bushes still fitted.
Personally I don’t like the floating feeling of the original suspension set up so not bothered with low tyre profiles. Once I’ve rebuilt my coupe axles they will be fitted with poly bushes and mounts, with a few other upgraded goodies
RobXjcoupe said:
craigjm said:
Mine already polybushed and has height adjustable suspension
Weighted?http://www.xjrestorations.co.uk/services/upgrades....
craigjm said:
RobXjcoupe said:
craigjm said:
Mine already polybushed and has height adjustable suspension
Weighted?http://www.xjrestorations.co.uk/services/upgrades....
I’ve gone with the polybushed radius arms and axle mounts also but with fixed height lowered springs and shocks.
RobXjcoupe said:
That looks like a good bit of kit, I think it’s based on db7 springs.
I’ve gone with the polybushed radius arms and axle mounts also but with fixed height lowered springs and shocks.
Was already fitted on mine about a year before I got it so st least that’s one thing I haven’t had to change I’ve gone with the polybushed radius arms and axle mounts also but with fixed height lowered springs and shocks.
Shakermaker said:
I like the nut being silver as per the picture.
To stay on the fence though, I can imagine it would also look good painted black.
I wasn’t sure at first but the builder said they did it becasue it’s diamond cut and thought it would look better. The Facebook group appears to be agreeing with them To stay on the fence though, I can imagine it would also look good painted black.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
RobXjcoupe said:
I had these done when I first bought my coupe many moons ago and I must admit the painted centre nut looked naff. Just my opinion though
I share that view. The silver (and red) will be a welcome contrast. All black and you'll lose the detail. Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff