Wildcatter

Hello all - I have a white R8 (with carbon fiber sideblades) coming in shortly - was actually supposed to be here (CT) this week, but I'm now told 2nd week in August. I think the car will look amazing with black wheels, any suggestions?

Thanks much.

AofC_RR

Der Kimbo can probably help.

KfabR8

<center><img src="http://www.dymag.com/Update_Aug_2007_images/product%20page/wheel%201.jpg"></center><p>Carbon rimmed, magnesium centers. I'm planning on ordering mine in a couple months. Wait time is approximately 8 weeks.<ul><li><a href="http://www.dymag.com/index2_e.html">Dymag</a></li></ul>

Der Kimbo

There are tons of pics if you search.

Wildcatter

Not really. Guess that would be one way to go, but I was thinking matte black wheels with a very open "racing" design. Would love to see any pics you know of, I just did a quick search and couldn't find any.

Thanks.

Der Kimbo

Both are Gallardo/R8 specific fitment. A few other members here run them as well...

Mine (Mesh style):

Daytona Grey Matched Center with Polished Lip

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/Carrera1981/R8Test02.jpg">

The APR R8 (Mesh Style):

Painted VW Union Grey with a Satin Clear

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/Carrera1981/apr8sema1.jpg">

Another Daytona Grey R8 (Mesh Style):

Full Diamond Cut Polish

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/Carrera1981/100_0388.jpg">

Offroad911's car at SEMA (Mesh Style):

Gunmetal Center with Polished Lips

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/Carrera1981/gallr8sema1.jpg">


gr8ghost's R8 (5 Spoke):

Silver Paint

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v620/Carrera1981/web.jpg">

Powdercoated Black

<img src="http://www.bugedit.com/Cars/D3C_1387.jpg">

KfabR8

Looks like I'll do gray on my Dymags when I order them. A buddy of mine and I have been arguing over black (he thinks better) or gray. The gray looks sweet!

Der Kimbo

Dymag has a very interesting product, but thee are still kinks to be worked out. There have been quite a few finish issues and air leaks on recently delivered wheels. Also remember to discard them after 24mos.

KfabR8

Care to explain? I'm not into tossing 10K away in 24 months on rims.

I appreciate the heads up and will take into account any advise you can throw my way.

Der Kimbo

Although it is stronger than Aluminium, Magnesium is also a much more brittle metal and develops fatigue cracks due to vibrations and impacts. Our factory recommends discarding after 24 months of use for safety reasons (same factory that provides the centers for dymags).

This is the main reason I'm quite hesitant to use Mg in street applications.