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  1. jonack

    jonack Formula Junior

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    #1 jonack, Apr 12, 2015
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    Can anyone shed light on this difference in borrani wire wheels?
    At what point did borrani move away from the rim with the nipple where the spoke is attached to the rim? To the non-nipple rim? Or should the question be - when did maserati choose to use wheels with out the nipple?

    Both wheels Pictured here are 16" rims. The only difference is the non nipple wheels are 6" width while the nippled wheel is 5.5". Im not sure if width is is a factor in this case.

    Frank M. From your pictures posted here it appears your wheels do not have the nipple.
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  2. jonack

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    #2 jonack, Apr 12, 2015
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    #4 Portenos, Apr 12, 2015
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    Check the RW numbers I am pretty sure they are two different wheels.
    The one with out the dimples are most likely RW3872 the other is RW3802 or something similar.
    I am looking for a 3872 in any condition.
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    jonack Formula Junior

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    #5 jonack, Apr 12, 2015
    Sadly all serial numbers on my wheels are completely gone..... When I try to cross reference with numbers provided by the Borrani web site they provide no additional photos of the Wheels. They don't provide the serial number linked to a specific photo of a that wheel. ��
     
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    #6 Volante 43, Apr 13, 2015
    A 5.5" wirewheel with nipples, is a RW 3707 from the '60 3500GT.
     
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    #7 awohlmann, Apr 13, 2015
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    A 5 1/2 " wheel also could be RW 3661 (early Vignale) but this is not a 16" wheel, it is a 400mm (metric) wheel for the old Pirelli Cinturato 185x400. You can find out the difference by exact measuring the diameter of the wheel.

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    #8 Portenos, Apr 13, 2015
    Thank you, that was the wheel I was trying to remember.
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  9. velocetwo

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    #9 velocetwo, Apr 13, 2015
    FYI there is a new player in the market. Unlike many of the other companies that have made wire wheels in the past these look very similar to Borrani.

    Turrino Wire Wheel Restoration and Manufacture UK | Turrino Wheels

    It always sort of rubbed me the wrong way that Borrani doesn't make the Rudge splined hubs and splines available. Sure they will sell you a whole set of rims but try to get the parts that actually wear out.
     

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