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Difference between standard wheels and the diamond finished ones?

Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by patatty, Jun 5, 2012.

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  1. patatty

    patatty Rookie

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    #1 patatty, Jun 5, 2012
    It seems that there is very little difference between the standard 19 inch silver painted wheels and the 19 inch diamond finished wheels. The latter seem to be a bit shinier. Any thoughts? I really don't like the other wheel options (the forged 19 inch or the 20 inch sport rims). I need to finalize my selections in the next day or so, so any and all advice is greatly appreciated.
     
  2. McRoswell

    McRoswell Formula Junior

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    #2 McRoswell, Jun 5, 2012
    I optioned for the standard wheel; it looks great. Just had to replace one due to a blowout on I-4; $875 plus $550 for the tire; cost of ownership of the finest cars in the world
     
  3. mtarvydas

    mtarvydas Formula Junior

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    #3 mtarvydas, Jun 5, 2012
    The diamond finished wheel is very spectacular when seen in person. I have a set for the winter tires. But my favorite is the 20" diamond cut which I had painted black.
     
  4. Zinger

    Zinger Formula 3

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    #4 Zinger, Jun 5, 2012
    I hear ya on the costs however, if you paid $875 for a new wheel (If the $875 is referring to a new wheel) that is suprisingly cheap in my opinion, I would expect a Ferrari wheel to be in the $1000-$1200 range.
     
  5. LARRYH

    LARRYH F1 Veteran
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    #5 LARRYH, Jun 5, 2012
    I have the 20 inch but would go for the 19 diamond finish if i did it again I like the diamond finish it make the STD wheel look very good
     
  6. PA Wolfpacker

    PA Wolfpacker Formula Junior

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    #6 PA Wolfpacker, Jun 5, 2012
    Something to consider: curbing your wheels. I curbed both right side wheels and when I had an experienced wheel repair guy check them out he said he would have to refinish the whole wheel since it was diamond finished. If they were painted he could have just touched up the curbed portion of the wheel
     
  7. Surfah

    Surfah F1 Rookie

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    #7 Surfah, Jun 5, 2012
    Damn! How much $$ did that set you back. I have the 20" diamonds, I'm so scared of curb rash but so far so good. I had to refinish one of my Porsche's 19" aluminum OEM BBS rims and it took the wheel repair guy 3 days to complete and he had to refinish the whole wheel as well and then have another guy polish to look as good as new.
     
  8. gadgetman

    gadgetman Formula Junior

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    #8 gadgetman, Jun 5, 2012
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    Love my 20' Diamond Sport's. On Curb Rash....there are some guys out there that do amazing stuff. Wife absolutely trashed a Maserati QB rear wheel on a brick curb. was sure i'd have to buy new. 3 days and $150 later, cannot tell the difference between new.

    Here are the Diamonds on my Silverstone Cali.
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  9. PA Wolfpacker

    PA Wolfpacker Formula Junior

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    #9 PA Wolfpacker, Jun 6, 2012
    I traded in my Cali for a 458 Spider before I had them repaired so I don't have a number for you. It would be far less than a new wheel but it would still hurt I am sure.
     

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