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246 GT/S wheels: "Dino" versus "FIAT" script

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  1. Hugo Harris

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    #1 Hugo Harris, Jul 11, 2017
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    When I bought by 1971 Fiat Dino 2400 Spider it came fitted with "Dino" script Cromodora rims, rather than "FIAT" script items. I have since examined the wheels and discovered they are stamped "'73" inside the rim. This settles the debate I have been having with various Dino experts as to whether the wheels are original to my car, and I agree with Matthias's view (http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/144711209-post17.html) that "Dino" script rims were likely introduced after the end of the Fiat Dino production run and most likely were only ever fitted to 246s. I will be sourcing lowly "FIAT" script wheels to return my car to original spec as part of a general restoration and consequently my factory original 246 GT/S wheels are surplace to requirements, see classified section if interested.

    I would be interested to hear from any Dino owners if they have a different theory about the distribution of "Dino/FIAT" script wheels among the various models rolling off the production line at Maranello in the early 70s.
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    #2 2GT, Jul 11, 2017
    My former Dino (03964, with June, 1972 production), had "FIAT" on the original spare wheel (the other wheels had been replaced by Campagnolo wheels before I bought it). My Jan., 1973 production Dino (04808, production date per Matthias Bartz) has Cromodora wheels that say "Dino" in script. When exactly the change occurred I couldn't speculate. Fred
     
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    #3 NewYorkLego, Nov 27, 2019
    Hey Fred, I currently have this car and am located in Western, NY as well.
     
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    #4 2GT, Nov 27, 2019

    I guess it's true what they say: what goes around truly comes around! Is that lovely 488 also Rosso Fiorano? Fred
     
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    #5 GermanDino, Nov 28, 2019
    with the end of the Fiat Dino production, beginning of 1972, the Dino script rim was introduced for the Ferrari Dinos...
     
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    #7 isuk, Nov 28, 2019
    The same for my May '72 build 04054 which has it's original wheels - no Dino script, just the Cromodora name and FIAT marking along with rim size.
     
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    #8 NewYorkLego, Dec 3, 2019
    Close! Rosso Rubino
     
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    #9 2GT, Dec 3, 2019
    Beautiful!
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    #10 Longstone Tyres, Jan 15, 2020
    I think that the Ferrari Dino fitted Michelin XWX https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/205-70wr14-michelin-xwx.html

    And the later Dino fitted Pirelli CN36 https://www.longstonetyres.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/5855/category/6884 That was the Fiat Dino 2400

    The earlier cars fitted 185R14. Michelin Make an MXV which is a great tyre, and in my mind the best tyre in the size. However it is a bit late, so i am currently in negotiations with Pirelli to make 185VR14 Cinturato CN36, which would be OE for the Fiat. But also good news for the Ferrai 206, because it would be a proper period tyre.
     
  11. Jon Hansen

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    #11 Jon Hansen, Jan 15, 2020
    I have Dino 04788 with an October 1972 build date.
    It has Dino script on the Cromodora wheels, and they are date coded about March of 1972.
     
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    #12 Longstone Tyres, Jun 12, 2020
    Have you seen this short film i made about Dino Tyres?

     

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