Tecnicos VS 5 hole........
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I looked for info on this also and couldn't find proof of either - I am a lightweight fanatic (went CCB's and Sparcos) and agonized over the wheels. Come the end of the day its an Alfa and it kinda needs the 5 hole IMO. Maybe down the road I will get a set of the Technicos but at least need to have the 5 holes for aesthetics out of the gate.
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19 x 8.5-in. (front) and 19 x 10-in. (rear) forged alloy, Bright Tecnico
19 x 8.5-in. (front) and 19 x 10-in. (rear) forged alloy, Dark Tecnico
19 x 8.5-in. (front) and 19 x 10-in. (rear) cast and Fluoform alloy, Bright 5-hole
19 x 8.5-in. (front) and 19 x 10-in. (rear) cast and Fluoform alloy, Dark 5-hole
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I honestly don't think you can go wrong either way they are both great looking wheels. I would love to see the weight differences in both. The Tecnicos remind me of my 507 wheels...
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the technico rims are indeed lighter than the 5 hole....
unsprung weight at the track is nice...on the street...well...I will say this...I have to have my right front fixed for a slight bend...**** roads!!!
I personally prefer the look of the dark 5 hole especially with the RC paint.....looking to see if BBS will be making something OR HRE...but that is down the road...
unsprung weight at the track is nice...on the street...well...I will say this...I have to have my right front fixed for a slight bend...**** roads!!!
I personally prefer the look of the dark 5 hole especially with the RC paint.....looking to see if BBS will be making something OR HRE...but that is down the road...
Forged is stronger than cast besides being lighter. I also believe the tecnicos would be :x more expensive to replace.
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Does anyone know how heavy the 5 holes are? Also is 21 1/2 lb a "good" weight for a 19"?
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I would like to know the difference in weight - I do know an "extra" set of Tecnicos in black cost 4k at time of purchase of car and that is with a discount.
I also think Fluoform is a step up from cast - and is as strong as forged. At lease according to HRE...
I would guess 1.5-2.5 lbs difference per wheel.
I also think Fluoform is a step up from cast - and is as strong as forged. At lease according to HRE...
I would guess 1.5-2.5 lbs difference per wheel.
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Extrapolating from a set of wheels with tires mounted, I believe the 5-hole wheels are about 24 lbs front and 25 lbs rear.
I have weighed the Tecnicos at 19 1/2 lbs front and 20 1/2 lbs rear.
The other difference I've noticed is that there is more caliper clearance with the Tecnico wheels that the 5-hole wheels.
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Interesting, since Alfa recommends the 5 hole with the carbon brakes...... unless it is for better heat dissipation......
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Nobody has been able to figure that one out yet. The mandate to get the 5-hole wheels with the carbon ceramic brakes seems to be US only, as other markets can order that exact combination. I put the Tecnicos on our car with the CCB brakes with zero issues.
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Wasn't there at one point a restriction with CCB's and the Techno's?
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I'm hoping there is someway to order it with the ccb + dark tecnico, so far all I get is no. One dealer suggested for me to just buy the wheels from parts, but they are $5k for the set
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5k for Technicos???:surprise::surprise:
For 5k there will be other rims that are forged & light that you can buy or have custom made...visit ProFormance in NY...very well regarded wheel guy among performance car owners....
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I know that I can get HRE cheaper, I'm not trying to pay for the tecnico. Just trying to find a way to order it the way I want or find a dealership that would be willing to order the wheels and Quadrifoglio separately but swap them out for me at no extra charge.
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My dealer quoted me $4k - and that is a pretty good price for a set of forged wheels. I have paid much more than that for Fikse's on my 911.
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Fikse are a different animal...really good rim....does anyone know if the 5 hole rims are free-flow design? people harp that free-flow gives you the weight saving and strength of forged without the cost because of how the wheel barrel is made
I have always liked BBS wheels....had a set of RGR 18x8.5 forged on the E36 M3 and they weighed 19lbs...not even sure if they make them anymore...
the Quad is still very new...by end of summer I bet you will have more choices for rims from quality brands
these look similar to the Technicos...BBS F1
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_ga...S&wheelModel=FI&wheelFinish=Titanium+Gunmetal
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Anyone know who the OE is for these Alfa wheels? I haven't taken mine off yet.
I have the 5-hole because US car with CCM. They do look great, though.
I have the 5-hole because US car with CCM. They do look great, though.
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Dealer list price is $5,500 per set, and they often have a hard time getting them.
We have them in stock for $3,995 with free shipping if anyone needs a set, but we only have a few sets left.
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