Question about size of Kalimnos alloys on my XF Sportbrake

[Carl R]

Hi folks

My first post on here - hoping someone can help with a small wheel-related mystery that's puzzling me....

I've got Kalimnos alloys on my 2015 XF Sportbrake R-Sport,  but I may need to replace one due to a couple of cracks.  All of the info I've found indicates that the rear wheels should be 9.5J on the XF Sportbrake, but mine are 8.5J.  Is this normal / okay and nothing to worry about, or should they really be 9.5J?

Thanks in advance for any insights / advice.

Regards

Carl

[JOE-DOT-COM]

hi

usually the R's have staggered larger tyres at the rear, if yours are the same all rounds, odds are there not the original wheels and are off a normal xf

there's nothing to worry about, they just usually have wider rear for the extra power

cheers

Joe

[Carl R]

Many thanks for the reply, Joe - much appreciated.  That's reassuring.

One other question - might be a bit of a stupid one but here goes - I've managed to find a single 9.5J, rather than an 8.5J.  Until I find another 9.5, is it okay to mix different widths on the rear, i.e. one 9.5 and one 8.5, or would that cause problems?

[JOE-DOT-COM]

Hi

No leave it till you have a pair, for one it will be illegal and will make the car handle and stop erratic

best to leave it as it is, till you have a pair

also the narrower will be better in winter as well, especially if we get any snow,

cheers

Joe

[Carl R]

ah right, okay - cheers Joe. 

Thanks for responding again.

Regards

Carl.

[The Voices]

I think the 3.0D 'S' (275ps) Sportbrake had wider alloys on the rear but the 2.2 and 3.0D (240ps) versions, including the R-Sport, were the same width all round.

[Carl R]

Right, okay - many thanks for your reply.