Pentas on XJR V8 with big Brembos - doable?
Pentas on XJR V8 with big Brembos - doable?
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judas

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6,225 posts

285 months

Monday 15th October 2012
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Quick question - will Pentas fit over the big Brembo brakes on a 2000 XJR V8? My car currently has the Milan(?) split rims and they're looking a bit shabby and I'm in two minds as to whether I actually like them or not. I can get hold of a set of Pentas for about £230, which would probably be cheaper than having the current wheels refurbed.

sy1664

24 posts

182 months

Monday 15th October 2012
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My 2001 XJR also has the Brembos and Milans. Although I know they have the same size tyres (255/40-18) I have never seen Pentas on a car with Brembos, so I didn't think it was possible? I'm sure someone will shoot me down if I am wrong? Depending how bad your Milans are £60 per wheel should get them looking better.

NormanD

3,208 posts

254 months

Monday 15th October 2012
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18" will fit over, the ofset maybe a problem

Nothing that a 20mm spacer won't sort out

judas

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6,225 posts

285 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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Thanks chaps - something to ponder on, though it looks like the Pentas take 245/45/18 tyres rather than the 255/40/18s on the Milans, so the cost of new wheels + spacers + new tyres makes it a much less attractive proposition frown

S6 Devil

3,556 posts

259 months

Tuesday 16th October 2012
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I had pentas and now have milans and they both took 255 40 18 tyres. I don't have Brembos so can comment on the fitment.

Gonewest

138 posts

216 months

Saturday 20th October 2012
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Yes...will need spacers.