I figure 10 actual alloy spokes and 5 plastic insertsCarlFRZ434 said:More the question how do the count 15 spokes?
That did confused meJags cat said:no helix variant are not diamond turned.
Great pic, thanks JagsCatJags cat said:Hi Arianne, I am bound to have a bias view on this as I had the very same upgrade,
1, I wouldn't be concerned about fade... As if it happens in 3 years you should get them replaced under warranty!
2, Kerbing... I agree it's my biggest fear too!! No doubt to all the others without wheel insurance too, as discussed many times on forum the side wall is still quite high considering it's a performance tyre! However there are aftermarket rim protectors available to give some further protection. Chances are you wont damage it when parking because you are being more carefull. The scorpion tyres may also have raised lettering and additional stand off rib features moulded to outer face? Worth a look anyway!
3. Could always wrap the inserts in the same or different colour then buy a couple of spares to change out when damaged.
4. Would advise all helix owners to be cautious when using alloy wheel cleaners. After speaking to to a guy at car show who had an F type with similar carbon wheel inserts that went opaque after a couple of uses!!!!
5, if you are having doubts... And you do not fit 22"... I can promise that you will always be looking to see if every F pace you see has got them!! Just human nature ( well for us car obsessed nutters anyway) :lol: :lol:
Good luck I your sleepless nights deciding. :shock: :? :?
This is just give you another perspective.. This isn't a small rock either!!
That will be fine, my BM 19" runlets are £250 a corner anyway, and I never regretted the upgradeBonkers said:What about when handing over £260 per tyre - I wish I had gone for the 20s?
Think "marginal cost difference" between 20" and 22" tyres. I find that there is a way of rationalising almost everything in life to justify ones actions - well almost everything since, if you took this to the extreme, one would be up for crimes in The Hague! Clearly some folk down through the 20th century in Europe have perfected the artBonkers said:What about when handing over £260 per tyre - I wish I had gone for the 20s?
That's def a kick in the nether regions if the insert fade due to wheel cleaning.F-Pace S said:Yes, 22"'s all day and be careful when parking. TBH I am careful anyway, and only been caught out once majorly, pissed off but had it repaired to brand new overnight. The look alone is worth the risk IMO.
Plastic inserts, who knows? answer is no one yet as they are so new, but if mine look crap after a few months, I will be heading back to Jaguar as they are not fit for purpose, that is what warranty is for.