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18 inch alloy wheels pic request
XKjimmy
 

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18 inch alloy wheels pic request

Hi all,

New here, Great forum you have Very Happy

I have a 2006 XK convertible at the moment. Currently have the itch to change car and to me the Evoque has everything that I'm after (and not getting stuck again in the snow!) If I do get one, I think I will go for one with 18 inch alloys as I've read the ride is is better, It would be the pure with options in Orkney grey I would be after when I go ahead.

I was wondering if anyone has any pics of the Evoque with the 18 inch wheels? Had a good look in the gallery, Lovely looking cars!

Regards

james.
04-03-2012 07:04pm
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XFullFatTim
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RE: 18 inch alloy wheels pic request

Welcome to the forum James. Before you take the plunge and spend extra money get along to a dealer and ask for an extended test drive. The ride on 19" wheels is pretty good and 19" with Magneride is probably the best combination. The Prestige and Pure both have the same suspension settings so don't worry if the dealer hasn't got a Pure. Only thing to watch for is that the Prestige doesn't have the optional adaptive dynamics which includes the Magneride.
It is also worth trying an AD / Magneride car.

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04-03-2012 07:30pm
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XKjimmy
 

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RE: 18 inch alloy wheels pic request

Thanks for the welcome! Thats great to know that they will do an extended test drive. Would love to try one out in most of the environments I will take it, country roads, traffic, motorways etc. Magnaride does sound good too.
I may give my local dealership a rin, see what they say and how long they can let me test drive it for.

Regards

James.
04-03-2012 07:36pm
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caroline11000
 

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RE: 18 inch alloy wheels pic request

Iv'e got a pure with 18's, there is a link to some pics in my signature.

Pure 5dr SD4 Auto
Fuji, Ebony, Tech Pack, Pan Roof, Privacy Glass, Front Fogs, Park Assist, Rear Camera, Power-Fold Mirrors, Xenons & Spare Wheel
Got car 9th Dec 11
REJECTED car 9th Jan 12 - paint runs down doors & seals one side, obvious bad re-spray before delivery! Big Cry
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04-03-2012 08:21pm
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Barneyridge
 

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RE: 18 inch alloy wheels pic request

XKjimmy, I have a Pure with the 19 inch wheel, without Magnaride. I would say that the ride is excellent. In Australia our roads tend to be a lot rougher and patchy than Europe. I think you might be surprised how good the ride is with the 19 inch wheels. I think the 19 inch suit the car the best, they fill the arches just nicely.

Pure TD4, Fiji, Auto, Pan Roof + Extras - Delivered Very Happy
04-03-2012 10:35pm
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steviep
 

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RE: 18 inch alloy wheels pic request

Hi James

Not the best picture but its a pure in orkney grey with 18" alloys.

Hope this helps

Stevie


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Pure 2.2TD4 5dr, Orkney Grey (Fog Lights; Front Parking Sensors; Automatic Lights and Automatic Wipers)

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04-03-2012 10:45pm
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Craig_d1
 

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RE: 18 inch alloy wheels pic request

http://babyrr.com/forum/attachment.php?aid=735

Again, not the best, but gives you an idea. It's on a OG pure, same as above
04-03-2012 10:55pm
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XKjimmy
 

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RE: 18 inch alloy wheels pic request

Hi all,

Many thanks for the replies and the pictures Smile They have been very helpful. Must book in a test drive next Smile

James.
04-03-2012 11:08pm
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Westy
 

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RE: 18 inch alloy wheels pic request

Hi and welcome to the forum

I have the 18s too and have been very happy with the ride, and you also have a bit more tyre height to keep away from those high kerbs.

I would have loved the bigger wheels but budget ran out, for now I am very happy, car still feels taut, i put this down to the excellent design of the suspension as a compromise between ride quality and comfort against body control,

I think Tims advice and comments are very valid, whichever you choose I am sure you will be happy

One of the happy owners, ordered June 2011, delivered Wednesday 8th February 2012, now 97000 miles. Scorpions lasted 78'000 miles.

Pure TD4 5 door, fuji white, ebony interior, Pan roof, Front fogs, spare wheel, privacy glass, towbar and black roofrails.

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05-03-2012 10:22am
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XKjimmy
 

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RE: 18 inch alloy wheels pic request

Thanks Westy, great to know that.
05-03-2012 01:54pm
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