New Shoes for my 06 Super V8 Portfolio!
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Since I purchased my jag 2 years ago, I always felt that the Calisto wheels that were on it needed something. They were dull and no matter what I did I couldn't make them look clean and shine to my liking. I didn't want to spend many thousands on new wheels so I searched and searched to no avail. I finally decided to purchase a set of wheels from USARIM for $995. I am very pleased with the new look!
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Bethany Cornelison (05-09-2013)
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Thanks Guys. I do plan to sell the Calistos. However, I do know that one of them had a few cracks repaired and has cracked again. I don't know from a safety stand point if the wheel can be fixed or is toast. I was using the spare up until I purchased these new wheels. I will clean, inspect and post a few pictures this weekend if you guys would be interested.
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Thanks Guys. I do plan to sell the Calistos. However, I do know that one of them had a few cracks repaired and has cracked again. I don't know from a safety stand point if the wheel can be fixed or is toast. I was using the spare up until I purchased these new wheels. I will clean, inspect and post a few pictures this weekend if you guys would be interested.
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Bethany Cornelison (05-09-2013)
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I do like the wheels, but have to agree with Cambo. Keep the wheels and swap them back on when you come to sell the car. I would imagine people who are willing to pay the premium to get a Portfolio car expect all of the unique Portfolio bits to still be on it. Are the new wheels 19" or 20" ?
I am having the same issues as you with the Callistos, ie I have now cracked 2. I have had them repaired and they are holding up fine, however when I went to get new tires, the tire folks refused to touch the repaired wheels :-( My wheels are also showing signs of age too (scuffed and not all the same finish with some being kind of dull and some kind of shiny) I am in the process of going round wheel repair shops to see what options I have. I think the wheels are just polished, not painted, but so far the only "improvement" suggestions I have had from the repair shops are to paint them, which I don't want to do. oh well...
I do like the wheels, but have to agree with Cambo. Keep the wheels and swap them back on when you come to sell the car. I would imagine people who are willing to pay the premium to get a Portfolio car expect all of the unique Portfolio bits to still be on it. Are the new wheels 19" or 20" ?
I am having the same issues as you with the Callistos, ie I have now cracked 2. I have had them repaired and they are holding up fine, however when I went to get new tires, the tire folks refused to touch the repaired wheels :-( My wheels are also showing signs of age too (scuffed and not all the same finish with some being kind of dull and some kind of shiny) I am in the process of going round wheel repair shops to see what options I have. I think the wheels are just polished, not painted, but so far the only "improvement" suggestions I have had from the repair shops are to paint them, which I don't want to do. oh well...
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I do realize the rarity of the car and have contemplated keeping the wheels. I have received the same response a you sarc from local tire, wheel, polishing companies. They have all recommended having them painted/powdercoated. I also looked into having them chromed which was cost prohibitive. I was also concerned with trying to find a replacement in the future should I crack/bend, which I believe is inevitable. You are correct that the wheels are polished with what I believe is a poorly done clearcoat. The new wheels are 20" 8.5, same as the calistos.
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Bethany Cornelison (05-09-2013)
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The new wheels look very nice. I just upgraded to the Sentas yesterday, also. The look is far more modern than my Custom Style chrome wheels that were on my Super V8. I also rebadged her boot to the 2008 XJ Portfolio look. I went with the hypersilver finish to tone down the chrome of my car a bit.
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