Painfully expensive but I don’t want to look at modern tires for the next 7 years after doing so much work this past year. They were just under $400 each delivered here in USA.
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Engine rebuild and engine bay resto thread - 2240284 '72 CS
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Here is a before and after of the tires from cleaning and application of Tufshine:
The satin finish brings out the subtle details - they ooze uber-period looks and I’m excited to get these on. Meanwhile, the alpinas got a bath and await the paint stripping process that begins tomorrow:
The satin finish brings out the subtle details - they ooze uber-period looks and I’m excited to get these on. Meanwhile, the alpinas got a bath and await the paint stripping process that begins tomorrow:
tdgray
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Gosh… they look really nice to me. Obviously I am not close up but pretty nice there.
The rims are somewhat dingy after years of brake dust etc. embedding in them. If I weren't putting tires on them I would not bother repainting but it's easier to do so when tires are off.
Alpinas in the raw - paint all gone and now filling pock marks and dings before priming. I had a shop do the stripping, paint removal diy is a major pita with the weak sauce paint strippers on the market now. I wasted a day and tried 3 different brands on one wheel and got nowhere.
Interestingly, the center area edge where the black paint comes out from the lug area towards the spokes a few mm is cast into the face. Usually you have to make a template and mask this to get the correct look, has anyone seen this? Perhaps it’s an early production thing, although mine date to 4/73 so not super early. Will certainly make it easier to paint the black.
Tomorrow will be prime and silver paint. Then cure for a day then black and satin clear. The rectangular discoloration over the lettering is from tape to protect them from a mild walnut blast final paint removal because even the shops now have shitty chemical strip products.
Interestingly, the center area edge where the black paint comes out from the lug area towards the spokes a few mm is cast into the face. Usually you have to make a template and mask this to get the correct look, has anyone seen this? Perhaps it’s an early production thing, although mine date to 4/73 so not super early. Will certainly make it easier to paint the black.
Tomorrow will be prime and silver paint. Then cure for a day then black and satin clear. The rectangular discoloration over the lettering is from tape to protect them from a mild walnut blast final paint removal because even the shops now have shitty chemical strip products.
I love the level of detail you get to! 
Do they have a cast border for the edge?
No it's just a paint rim...
After 6 more days working on these, now finished.
1st the ding repair and then 2k primer inside and out:
Then lots of masking etc. Getting paint into the spokes without runs elsewhere is challenging. I used a lazy susan for rotation. Painted the spokes both sides Krylon Dull Aluminum silver (I went with the old school CS Registry newsletter way), then the black inserts starting with getting some paint in the holes before lots of masking and 3 coats of VHT satin epoxy paint:
Several days and many touchups later, it’s off to the tire shop tomorrow. Patience is required on this project. 2k satin clear coat and done:
1st the ding repair and then 2k primer inside and out:
Then lots of masking etc. Getting paint into the spokes without runs elsewhere is challenging. I used a lazy susan for rotation. Painted the spokes both sides Krylon Dull Aluminum silver (I went with the old school CS Registry newsletter way), then the black inserts starting with getting some paint in the holes before lots of masking and 3 coats of VHT satin epoxy paint:
Several days and many touchups later, it’s off to the tire shop tomorrow. Patience is required on this project. 2k satin clear coat and done:
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A few of the 5 hole Alpina's I had in my possession did have the cast edge.
FEB '72 with edge:
July '72 with an edge: (pic a bit out focus, but clearly visible around the 12 o'çlock position.)
Here's a April '73 rim, with a clear edge:
August '73 with edge:
I further had in my possesion a Nov '73 wheel and a December '73 wheel with edges.
I could only positively ID one wheel , dated 9-73, without a cast in edge (and still having good readable letters, so it wasn't sandblasted away):
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Oh, the tire store. I hope you have a good one. These guys always seem to scratch the daylight out of my wheels.
Yes a definite concern. They’re old school, owner is a racer, they will be getting plenty of instruction and hand holding nonetheless! Also prepared for more touch up if necessary.
Steve--Hunter makes tire mounting equipment like the machine used to mount my tires to the 16" BBS wheels. The rollers never touch the rim of the wheel. The owner also polished the rims and painted the centers. The finish on the inside barrel was so slick that I lost the tape weights twice. Now I have clip-on weights on the inside rim on all 4 wheels. I hope your tires are mounted and balanced to your satisfaction.
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Yes had a detailed discussion with the tech this am - inside balance weights etc. Emphasized that these newly refinished rims contain my blood, sweat and tears LOL. He understood my fears and OCD issues. We'll see...
Chris, look into the CN36 in 215/60-15 - okay 389 gbp each ... expensive but great
215/60 VR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 N
Porsche 911 on 215/60 VR15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN36 Tyres 215/60 VR15 Tyres In 1973 with the to RS and Carrera 911 Models Porsche fitted 185/70 VR15 Pirelli Cinturato CN36 on the front moved on to a wider rear wheels to accommodate the 215/60 VR15 Pirelli Cinturato CN36 that Pirelli are now...
www.longstonetyres.co.uk
Steve, look forward to hearing your thoughts of the XWX vs the CN36
WARNING: GRATUITOUS PHOTOS OF AN ADULT NATURE, PARENTAL DISCRETION IS ADVISED.
Tires mounted and balanced with no issues. Here are the gratuitous pics:
They ride great - absolutely no road noise, at first I thought something was up with my engine because it’s now much quieter on the road. Likely because my Cinturatos were bald. @rsporsche I haven’t yet driven them long enough or at high speed so I can’t compare to the CN36 yet but they feel very nice. Will update in due course. They are beautiful, striking tires and I am quite pleased with the look.
Tires mounted and balanced with no issues. Here are the gratuitous pics:
They ride great - absolutely no road noise, at first I thought something was up with my engine because it’s now much quieter on the road. Likely because my Cinturatos were bald. @rsporsche I haven’t yet driven them long enough or at high speed so I can’t compare to the CN36 yet but they feel very nice. Will update in due course. They are beautiful, striking tires and I am quite pleased with the look.
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Petschauer
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Those wheels look awesome!
