Very well packaged and securely strapped. Even came with the bolts which I didn't expect.

I was puzzled about the offset they listed for the XF on their website.

 

The lug holes hold a lot of water. After drying (shoving microfiber up in them) I rolled to the end of the driveway and they were soaked alll over again. Dried again drove down the block to take those pictures, soaked again! Took pictures, drove back home soaked AGAIN lol. It was like someone ran out with a hose and hit them real quick when I wasn't looking. Will be pulling out the leaf blower or compressor next time.

And yes the shorter cone lugs and the socket were a nice add and work perfect. (no Ebrake killing)

 

What offsets did you get?

I got 18x8.5 +32mm in the front, 19x9.5 +25mm in the rear.

OEM is +35mm and +22mm, front and rear, respectively.

 

Those are the correct wheels... email Eric at eric@wheelstudio.com or simply call and ask for him...

I got mine for $980 shipped, including the chrome wheel bolts.

Never been happier.

 

Right. That's what I have as well. I did a search by vehicle then by brand/style. The staggered fitment the site generated was:

18x8.5 Front 5x112 43
19x9.5 Rear 5x112 35

But, like you said, gotta take a chance. It's only $1000

 

Yea I just selected the correct sizes manually and accepted the fitiment warning. They are about as perfect as you can get as far as being flush with the outside of the wheel well. I did manage to get them to rub on the front just barely but I didn't feel when it happened and there were no marks on the tires just a very light scuff in the front wheel well. Happy with the hankooks as well. Good grip, just as quiet as the PS2s so far. The balance was done well also and I don't think mine has felt as smooth. The only thing I forgot to ask about was the TPMS so my light is on.

 

My TPMS light was hit & miss for the first few weeks... Discount Tire did the mount and rebuild of the TPMS units. I run mine a pound or two tighter than factory. Light went off about three weeks ago and hasn't been on since.

The 43mm/35mm ET is definitely off... Seems they just selected the wrong line when they loaded the filter.

 

Quick update after a few weeks of driving and everything settling. I was more worried about front clearance than back but apparently I should have been looking at the rear more. On both sides I have marks at the top inside from rubbing. Anyone else see this? I am running the eibachs so I assume I'm slightly lower and softer than JHM2K. Will be getting alignment next week but my camber isn't off by that much that I can tell. Camber arms are set longer than stock. I think it is uphill turns or into steep parking lot entrances etc. Where body roll is to the compressed side and then compression as the wheel comes up the bank. I have had a couple BANG! Bumps etc. and was expecting more because of lowering but now I'm kinda concerned I may not have done something the correct way. Drivers side is just a scuff but passenger side is shiney. Will prob pull tires to get a better look this weekend.

Springs would play biggest part in this no? I feel like there isn't much shock travel but I trimmed the bump stops and such. I could set the konis stiffer but the ride is a bit rougher/louder already.

 

Occasionally I rub in the rear, but nothing that causes any adverse wear. It's only on the MOST severe bumps.

We are probably the same height, plus or minus, but I would dare say the Eibachs are a bit softer than the OEM SRT springs, which is what I'm running. Track times and butt-accelerometers indicate as much...

 

Much thanks, good to know. Def isn't happening everywhere but from thinking it wasn't happening at all to seeing shiney marks was a surprise. Will take the wheel off this weekend just to inspect the inside closely. Don't see anything ugly looking at the back side from down under the car but just to be sure. Might take the trunk liner out of the rear as well and double check the konis are in there tight.

 

So, you put your TPMS on the new wheels? I did the same because I didn't want to ride around with the light on and in Delaware I'd get gigged in the inspection lane for a mechanical issue.

Before I drove on them I did a few other things. I had the new Hankooks mounted at Just Tires. The installer called me to say that it needed a lot of extra metal to counter balance the TPMS.

I installed a new steering damper by Stablus. Seems to be a perfect match but stiffer than the stock or the Sachs-Boge stabilizer that I had replaced.

I installed drilled and slotted rotors and Centric Ceramic pads from freakingfastsrt6. The only note with those was that the hole for the rotor retaining screw didn't line up. I'm guessing that the screw is only there to line up the hole on the hub and that bolts passing through the rotor hold everything in place. At this time I also installed SLK320 G-Stop Stainless brake line and a DOT4 fluid change.

What I have now however, is a vibration issue between 60-80mph. My first reaction was to make an appointment to have the balance and alignment checked. What kept me from doing that as the solution was that I had zero issues before the changes having put 60k on the front Conti's. They're in such good shape still that I had them remounted after the TPMS swap for use as my snow tires.

Does anything stand out in this as a probable cause / definite issue? I went back over everything to make sure the bolts were all secure and that the tires were true. With the recent repost of "How can I disable the TPMS?" I was thinking about starting with the sensor removal and rebalance.

 

On the factory Ronal wheels, there is a bit of extra metal on the spoke opposite the TPMS monitor for this very reason...

Note on the picture attached, all the spokes across from the TPMS monitor on the Wilhelm are uniform.

I would have the balance re-checked, as mine gives an ever-so-slight vibration between 60-70, but smooth above that.

 

Just called Eric at WheelStudio and placed an order for the Wilhelm's, Silver with polished Lip.

Got'em for $992 with Lug Bolts, shipped to my door.

Went with stock standard, 18 inch front, and 19 rear.

Should arrive by next Friday, and I'm chomping at the bit.

Stay tuned for some pix, once mounted...

 

You won't regret the move, I promise! Just enough silver in the wheel to look OEM, but just enough flash while moving to really make the car a head-turner.

Looking forward to the pics!

 

Patrick thank you for the order!

John the wilhelm's really look great.

Just want to say thank you for all the support and positive feedback left on this forum for us!

 

Thanks for stopping by! Good people get good business, it's as simple as that.

Cheers,

--John

 

We are thinking about sponsoring this forum full time.. Stay tuned

 

Contact VALKRYDERGUY (Gary), one of our admins... He should be able to get you pointed in the right direction regarding all the legalities.

 

Nice John! An awesome looking one you have there!

Now I can't wait to see those on your car.

 

Neal, my current game plan is to drive my Xfire down to Orlando the end of September for some Winter fun in the Sunshine State.

I should still have your PM, and will hunt you down.

You owe me a ride in your hopped up SRT...

Hopefully the timing is right for you, and we can hook up and compare notes...