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  1. F1Ace

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    #1 F1Ace, Apr 5, 2006
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    OK...I tried to play nice...but the owner has clammed up and won't tell us all what kind of wheels these are, even though I PM'd him, so I'm putting it out there.

    Anyone know what kind of wheels these are and where to get them? I've got a black 328 and think this look is hot!

    Thanks!
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  2. BigAl

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    #2 BigAl, Apr 5, 2006
    I 'member when he posted in the "show us 308" thread. they look GREAT, especially on a black car. sure he's been active?
     
  3. Nuvolari

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    #3 Nuvolari, Apr 5, 2006
    They appear to be Gotti wheels with the centers painted black. The Gottis normally had gold centers. I am not sure where to get them but they do appear used on E-bay from time to time. As for the pic of the car, what's with the power antenna. It looks like a remote control car. That thing is huge!
     
  4. hank sound

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    #4 hank sound, Apr 5, 2006
    My guess is: Compomotive 17"s with painted centers. The backs look pretty wide - 9"s, maybe even 10"s.
     
  5. nsxmike

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    #5 nsxmike, Apr 5, 2006
    To me they look a lot like some DP wheels I had on my NSX. The centers look to be a different shape but the lip looks the same. If they are DP's, the company is no longer around so you would have to find them used.

    Here is a link with some pics. Wheels are 16/17" but they sure looked too small! :) Good Luck! Mike

    http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66899
     
  6. Matt308

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  7. enjoythemusic

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    #7 enjoythemusic, Apr 5, 2006
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    If you count the bolts between spokes, yours have more. Also note the 5-point star is cut short on the Gotti, whereas the Etoile has longer 'legs'. So i believe those are Etoile rims that have been painted black (Gotti bought Etoile out years ago i think). Have a set of 16-inch (7 front/ 8 rear) Etoile rims here with snow tires for winter use.
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  8. F1Ace

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    #8 F1Ace, Apr 5, 2006
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    I have enhanced the one photo...hope this helps.

    Thanks for all the comments. I'm trying to find a pic I had of a 308QV I used to have on my computer that had Gotti's because I think that's a good lead.

    The key is perhaps the rivets. They're against a black background which would seem to rule some suggestions out.

    I think the NSX ones have too much convex, but they were close.

    Thanks!
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  9. BigAl

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    #9 BigAl, Apr 5, 2006
    plus it has the F logo center caps.....
     
  10. enjoythemusic

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    #10 enjoythemusic, Apr 5, 2006
    The Etoile rims have no rear 'center cap,' you need to just glue on whatever you want. Those black rims are painted Etoile.
     
  11. F1Ace

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    #11 F1Ace, Apr 6, 2006
    And from what I've seen they're unobtainable, right?

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  12. enjoythemusic

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    #12 enjoythemusic, Apr 6, 2006
    Well... think only 10 sets ever made it to America i was told (from memory). Have a set here (ducks and hides because tomatoes will be thrown at me) but use them for winter snow driving and deep winter storage so they have Blizzak WS50 rubber on them.

    My apologies, have never seen them for sale and this set is not for sale. They are nice rims, the weight of them is not super lite like Kinesis, but weight less than many low-priced rims (not naming names to protect the guilty).
     
  13. Steve King

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    #13 Steve King, Apr 6, 2006
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    I think they are Gotti's . I just bought a set . They are 2 piece with polished rims . Fronts are 7 1/2 and the rears are 8" . You can see below. Look sharp on Red car.
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  14. F1Ace

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    #14 F1Ace, Apr 6, 2006
    Looking at the areas outside of the black I think you may be right, as there seems to be a flat area outside of the black before the rim folds and makes it's dish.

    Did you just get yours new? Or were they used.

    Thanks!
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  15. Steve King

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    #15 Steve King, Apr 6, 2006
    Used but in excellant shape. I just need to put new rubber on the rears and I'm go to go. The 14" goes into storage. I don't know if they make these anymore. Enjoy the ride
     
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    #16 enjoythemusic, Apr 6, 2006
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    You are right, i am wrong (please accept my apologies). Re-rezed the pic in Photoshop and also played with Levels. You can see the tell-tale lug holes. The Etoile has covered lugs. Etoile was purchased by Gotti and neithter is made today :(
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    #17 Easyrider7467, Apr 6, 2006
    I would have to say that those are Gotti's too.
     
  18. F1Ace

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    #18 F1Ace, Apr 7, 2006
    Thanks guys!

    As one who was not a huge fan of Gotti's, it's amazing to me what a change of color can do. Wow.

    Oh well, keep looking.....
     
  19. AZ308GTS

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    #19 AZ308GTS, Apr 17, 2006
    IMHO, 308's should have nothing but 16" factory Ferrari 5 Star wheels. Everything else just looks toylike. Even 355 wheels look funny on 308's. BTW, those aren't Gotti, they're gawdy. But, that's just my opinion. :)
     
  20. BigTex

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    #20 BigTex, Apr 17, 2006
    I have some Etoile 16"s but mine have WAY more rim bolts than Steve's...

    They were clear coat with gold reveals until I finally rattle canned 'em silver last weekend! Much better!

    The other notable difference is mine have a strange lug hole shape, the bolts nest in the inner circle of what I can only call a double drilled well...as a second circular machining lets you stick your fingers into the recess and spin the bolts!

    The circle they nest into is so tight many lug sockets won't fit down it!
     
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    #21 BigTex, Apr 17, 2006
    I didn't paint the flat flange as he did, only the actual center casting......
     
  22. F1Ace

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    #22 F1Ace, Apr 19, 2006
    When you have them on the car post pics!:)
     
  23. enjoythemusic

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    #23 enjoythemusic, Apr 19, 2006
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    It's all good, though at shows and track events it appears many guys like...

    Plus i can use various rubber and the rims are 17-inch. Another benefit is if you are truly driving the car on track, and need brakes that STOP and can stay cool, you may desire larger rims. Have two sets of Kinesis K27 17-inch rims, threw away the stock metrics (literally), and have the 16-inch Etoile. Have a deal going right now for a set of BBS rims IF they have enough clearance for the brakes. So guess i am a rim wh*re as this will make four sets of rims here, with an additional set being tossed in the dumpster.
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