
Rupes
VIP Member
So my Cherry Red Cali Ocean is about to turn four years old and I’m thinking about a few subtle visual upgrades.
First up are the wheels. I have 17” Cascavels (black with the diamond cut spokes). They’ve taken a few knocks and some of the silver finish has started to deteriorate in places.
I’d like to go with a stronger red and black theme with the van so thinking of some all black wheels. I do like the look of a beefier 18” wheelset but at the same time I like the advantages of the 17” wheels (having a spare, better availability of winter/crossclimate tyres).
So, I’m wondering about having my cascavels repainted (powder coated) gloss black and then fitted with some 235 cross-climates rather than buying some new wheels.
Has anyone done this? I haven’t found any pictures of an all-black cascavel anywhere.
Or am I better off biting the bullet and getting 18” wheels?
Thanks
First up are the wheels. I have 17” Cascavels (black with the diamond cut spokes). They’ve taken a few knocks and some of the silver finish has started to deteriorate in places.
I’d like to go with a stronger red and black theme with the van so thinking of some all black wheels. I do like the look of a beefier 18” wheelset but at the same time I like the advantages of the 17” wheels (having a spare, better availability of winter/crossclimate tyres).
So, I’m wondering about having my cascavels repainted (powder coated) gloss black and then fitted with some 235 cross-climates rather than buying some new wheels.
Has anyone done this? I haven’t found any pictures of an all-black cascavel anywhere.
Or am I better off biting the bullet and getting 18” wheels?
Thanks