Opinions on darker wheels

[rotorheadcase]

Hi Sean,

Did you have your original wheels refinished in pewter? Would love to see pics as that is my cunning plan in the interim until I decide whether to upgrade to a 19"

Neil

 

[Andyk]

Had mine done in a smoke/pewter grey and they look fab, will post a pic soon

Hi Sean welcome....................The pic of your 3200 looks familier..Have you had it long?

 

[rotorheadcase]

The wheels go off next week to be refinished and I need to finalize my colour choice. After seeing the red GS with dark wheels threat, I'm convinced that black is not the way to go for me. I've photoshopped the anthracite shade I think is right and I wouldn't mind some opinions from other members before I tell the painter



The calipers will eventually be refinished in rosso corsa as well.

Thanks for looking,

Neil

 

[Andyk]

Brilliant...stunning...spot on.....Love it.......Jeaulous...Want it......Do it.

 

[philw696]

Lovelly thats how i want my original wheels refurbed for my 4200 just so much nicer than the original silver with the plus side that the brake dust will not be so noticeable after a few spirited miles.

 

[Woody]

Personally, for me, I think a shade lighter would look better.

Something like this:

And here's a GS with black wheels....for me, I think these are a shade too dark too (maybe its a trick of the eye!)

 

[rotorheadcase]

For me the second pic is probably the right shade but I appreciate that this is a very subjective thing. The lighter colour wheel,(assuming it is) looks good against the dark car though.

Neil

 

[Andyk]

As before...Brilliant...stunning .....spot on ........love it.....Do it...............Dark...

 

[Easyplan66]

I think the dark wheels always look good on a red yellow or White cars

 

[DaveT]

Probably prefer the lighter of the two but both look very good.

I don't need to spend any more money on my Red 4200 so I'm keeping my silver wheels.

Oh no....

 

[Andyk]

I think the dark wheels always look good on a red yellow or White cars

With you on that Andrew...3 colours that cry out for Anthracite.

 

[Budapeststu]

I love my darker wheels, it took years off the look of my 2002 car. The thing is that I want a red Maser. Neil, do you want to swap bodies and wheels?

 

[Andyk]

Do you know never really seen it like that but yes dark wheels do take years of a car.....

 

[rotorheadcase]

Mercury Wheels

Well after much faffing about and indecision, I finally got my wheels refurbished and in the end it was my son who decided on Mercury Grey and I think they look brilliant! I had toyed with the idea of a very dark grey but in the end went with a factory colour. I also did the calipers in Aluminio with red lettering. I felt that red calipers would be too much especially with the car being rosso corsa. The calipers were a relatively easy two day job and the only exciting part was baking the calipers in the oven before reinstalling.

I can definitely say that it has brought the look of the car up-to-date and it got compliments from a couple of Ferrari and Maserati owners at the local motor show on the weekend.

The car goes in to have the suspension dropped 15-20mm on Thursday and I'm considering a set of 15mm spacers for the wheels as well. Any 3200 owners used spacers before and have a comment to share?

Regards,

Neil

 

[Geofflyn]

Hi Neil who did the wheels for you and would you mind telling us the cost? Chers Geoff

 

[adam01]

Hi Neil who did the wheels for you and would you mind telling us the cost? Chers Geoff

Mat Coleman in Melb.can also do them Geoff - I will put up the link on the MMG site tonite


Rotor, do u have the official colour code for the Mercury Grey - txs?

 

[rotorheadcase]

Hey Guys,

The paint code is:

Grigio Mercuri

ppg paint code 226679

Painting was done by Alliance Rim Repairs at a cost of $924 including removing/refitting tyres and rebalancing. The paint job was perfect and I'm very happy with the result.

Regards,

Neil

PS. Very jealous that you guys over East have an owners website...

 

[adam01]

Hey Guys,


PS. Very jealous that you guys over East have an owners website...

Txs Neil - although joining our drives days would take an almighty effort (lol) PM me your private email details & see what we can do if u r interested in joining

 

[rotorheadcase]

Thanks Adam, would appreciate that even if its just to share information and experiences with these cars as there is precious little information available in Oz for Maseratis. PM Sent.

Neil

 

[adam01]

MODERATORS

Apologies as some of the stuff above is a bit off topic - if u could merge into the Australian sub section

txs