| Author | Message | ||
| Shawn Love (Love8847)
New member Username: Love8847 Post Number: 11 Registered: 3-2003 |
That was my next question. The wheel(s) are magnesium, we clarified that at the tire place. However, I need to check the PN when I get home. GREAT POINT, though. I don't want to be too impulsive. | ||
| Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member Username: 91tr Post Number: 1483 Registered: 1-2001 |
Shawn -- You need to be a little careful (or creative). First thing to do is confirm that you have the true stock 16" QV wheels and not reproductions -- does it say: "LEGA DI MAGNESIO" and the PN "120927" somewhere on the inside of the 8" rear wheel spokes? The 16" QV wheels from SuperformanceUK are an Aluminum-based alloy reproduction and cost ~$400 each (and the reproduction 8" center spoke design is more like the 7" center spoke design whereas on the stock wheels the 7" and 8" wheels are a little different center spoke-wise). The stock QV wheels are a lighter Magnesium-based alloy (and cost $800~$900 each) so if you decide to go with the 8" Aluminum reproductions buy 2. This thread describes the frontside and rearside raised letter markings on my ex-set of stock 16" Magnesium 308QV wheels by Cromodora: http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/113117.html | ||
| Shawn Love (Love8847)
New member Username: Love8847 Post Number: 10 Registered: 3-2003 |
Here's a quote from the "Wheel" Link" "The Cromodora wheels had raised lettering with the word 'Ferrari' & the rim size." If that is true, then these wheels are Cromodora. Can anyone confirm that? | ||
| Shawn Love (Love8847)
New member Username: Love8847 Post Number: 9 Registered: 3-2003 |
Last Post... Here is a pic of our 308. What does Ferrari call these wheels?  | ||
| Shawn Love (Love8847)
New member Username: Love8847 Post Number: 8 Registered: 3-2003 |
BTW, Thanks for all the input everyone supplied. This board is full of good people. I guess I'm not used to good folks, because I hang out on college football boards way too much. SMACK TALK 24-7 (and I actually hate most of those the jerks). I appreciate the help you all are providing. | ||
| Shawn Love (Love8847)
New member Username: Love8847 Post Number: 7 Registered: 3-2003 |
That was exactly what I was looking for. Obviously, I cannot participate in the group-buy, but I need only 1 wheel. Must you have the wheels painted or will I receive them like the OEM version, grey and glossy? | ||
| Barney Guzzo (Trinacria)
Junior Member Username: Trinacria Post Number: 143 Registered: 8-2002 |
Use the search feature and look here as well. http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/190007.html | ||
| Shawn Love (Love8847)
New member Username: Love8847 Post Number: 6 Registered: 3-2003 |
That place actually gives a price and shows a picture of the wheel. That is a first. Looks promising, but I don't imagine they are OEM. The cost is 265 pounds, where they calculate pound : dollar at .71:1, which makes the single wheel $373. Seems cheap. Of course there is international shipping involved on a heavy wheel. Does anyone know how close these wheels come to OEM, if they are after-market? | ||
| Barney Guzzo (Trinacria)
Junior Member Username: Trinacria Post Number: 142 Registered: 8-2002 |
Could try this too. http://www.superformance.co.uk/cat_308.htm | ||
| Shawn Love (Love8847)
New member Username: Love8847 Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2003 |
That seems to be what I'm looking for. I'm waiting for the Ferrari Owner's site to confirm my registration. However, it may take some time, because I just changed over the title. It's actually in my grand father's name. | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Member Username: Tillman Post Number: 418 Registered: 11-2001 |
He runs the vintage Ferrari part sales at Ferrari UK. They sell via the Ferrari Owners' Site. Check the Ferrarichat.com sponsor link http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/sponsors.htm for more info. | ||
| Shawn Love (Love8847)
New member Username: Love8847 Post Number: 4 Registered: 3-2003 |
Tried to look up JeffUK in member list, but couldn't find him. | ||
| Shawn Love (Love8847)
New member Username: Love8847 Post Number: 3 Registered: 3-2003 |
Don't know him. Like I said, I'm new here and may need some help getting to know who does what. But, thanks for recommending him. How can I contact him? | ||
| Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member Username: 91tr Post Number: 1482 Registered: 1-2001 |
Have you considered contacting JeffUK? | ||
| Shawn Love (Love8847)
New member Username: Love8847 Post Number: 2 Registered: 3-2003 |
I'm new here, so let me introduce myself. I'm Shawn from Oklahoma City. Recently purchased a 1985 308 GTS qv. When I went to get the tires balanced, had 3- 7.0 x 16's and 1- 8.0 x 16 on the rear. I guess someone used the spare on the rear (7.0) and kept the other 8.0. Anyway, I can't find an 8.0. Have been looking and calling all around US for a week. |