Refinishing Wheels Opinions on color
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Had a need to move the car today, so I got out my original Carelia’s and took these measurements:
Front: 59.6 lbs w/ 245/40R19 tire
Rear: 63.6 lbs w/ 275/35R19 tire
Tires are nearly new (~5000 miles), Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS
#23
I don't have a precise scale at home, but without pressurized air in the tires and subtracting tire weights, I get somewhere between 24 and 27lb's.
Which really isn't that bad.
However, I did notice a big difference when I went to cold formed barrels and rims in the performance of my car beyond just the raw weight savings.(Massive reduction in polar inertia).
Which really isn't that bad.
However, I did notice a big difference when I went to cold formed barrels and rims in the performance of my car beyond just the raw weight savings.(Massive reduction in polar inertia).
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Yesterday morning, I found my right rear tire was flat. Took the Senta wheel and tire off and took it to the tire dealer I bought the ContiÂ’s from last year, as I have a 3 year road hazard warranty on them.
Had a need to move the car today, so I got out my original CareliaÂ’s and took these measurements:
Front: 59.6 lbs w/ 245/40R19 tire
Rear: 63.6 lbs w/ 275/35R19 tire
Tires are nearly new (~5000 miles), Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS
Had a need to move the car today, so I got out my original CareliaÂ’s and took these measurements:
Front: 59.6 lbs w/ 245/40R19 tire
Rear: 63.6 lbs w/ 275/35R19 tire
Tires are nearly new (~5000 miles), Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS
At total weights of 63 & 59lbs they're heavier than I thought !
Will get my senta's on the scales when it stops raining
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Front: 60 lbs w/ 245/40R19 tire
Rear: 69.2 lbs w/ 275/35R19 tire
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Interesting, our front values are pretty equivalent, but the rears are quite a bit different. (I think the RE970AS also says ‘Pole Position’ on it).
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I'd have to be a traditionalist here - the originals look just great.............. Anyone know what the colour is called or it's code number? I'm just going to use a touch up on my Sentas - only a few little chips. Don't envy you guys with all that salt and sand on the roads - we're lucky here in Australia... only Drought, Fires and Floods.....
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I'd have to be a traditionalist here - the originals look just great.............. Anyone know what the colour is called or it's code number? I'm just going to use a touch up on my Sentas - only a few little chips. Don't envy you guys with all that salt and sand on the roads - we're lucky here in Australia... only Drought, Fires and Floods.....
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I don't know - it's not stated on my invoice. They had sample wheels and I picked the color I liked best. I'll call the shop tomorrow (if they're open on Saturday; if not, it'll be Monday) and update this thread.
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P.S. They're closed Saturday and Sunday. I'll let you know Monday.
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P.S. They're closed Saturday and Sunday. I'll let you know Monday.
My advice is to go to your local shops, see samples of their work and pick the one you like best.
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When I sold my Sentas and shipped them they weighed about 40 pounds apiece. The new wheels weigh almost half as much.
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I just spoke with Sam at the shop and he explained that they used a liquid hypersilver paint that they mix in their shop to the desired shade and the final finish depends on how many coats are sprayed on. He said that hypersilver can be mixed to make many shades of silver.
My advice is to go to your local shops, see samples of their work and pick the one you like best.
My advice is to go to your local shops, see samples of their work and pick the one you like best.
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