New Rover guy needs help on Marinello wheels - Land Rovers Only

Radshop · 04-22-2008, 01:18 PM

I am looking to ugrade my wheels. Has anyone purchased the Marinello wheels? I saw them in the Land Rover Lifestyle magazine. I called the Marinello phone number and Rick said they are made exclusively for Rovers only. I can buy them from my local Rover dealer or directly from them.

I like all four styles but I think I like the rugged look of the 20 Y spoke style best. Has anyone seen them in person? I was wondering if you like them. I can't decide if I like the Black chrome or the Brushed finish better. Any opinions? Just thought I would research them before buying.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Radshop

XtremeMarine · 04-22-2008, 01:44 PM

A link? Some pics? Haven't even heard of them, and I used to manage wheel and tire shops. Dude, do I feel out of the loop. Old, so old...

stolenheron · 04-22-2008, 03:15 PM

i've heard of them, don't remember where or what i heard, but i do remember hearing marinello rims in the rover dealership one time.

pics of your rover and the wheels so we can help ya pick the good ones....

Radshop · 04-23-2008, 04:27 PM

Here are pictures.

Which style do you like?

What finish do you like?

Regards,

Radshop

TrentE · 04-23-2008, 08:43 PM

I think a local guy has the black split 5 spoke ones on a 2003/2004 Range Rover or at least something that looks very similar. If that's what he's got they look good, they catch me looking everytime I see them at the car wash anyways. Black is not for everyone so it may depend on your ride....pictures of the rover?

ultrrunr · 04-24-2008, 04:21 AM

I really like the function of those wheels! They'll cut right through the mud and look for the most part to be self cleaning when you come back up to speed. Smooth even surfaces like that should sling the mud and slime right off. Man, that's gonna be a tough choice!

stolenheron · 04-24-2008, 05:24 AM

there is a rr sport n/a driving around town here in auburn,al with the third set of wheels color-matched to the car. looks badass. either wheel 2 or 3 would look awesome!

Thor · 04-24-2008, 07:23 AM

Now I know what the old Series guys meant when the say Land-Rover has strayed too far, and Land-Rover is dead.

I guess I'm just getting old, but Land-Rover has strayed too far from it's core values and has become a flavor of the month brand.

I know everyone argues the new Land Rovers are so capable for a stock vehicle. Just try to modify one to a decent level, i.e. 33" tires and see how far you get.

Woe is me!

XtremeMarine · 04-24-2008, 03:01 PM

Sad is the way Rover has come if anyonr mounts any of those wheels to one of it's products! No wonder they sold to an Indian company. Pathetic.

Jupiter Rover · 04-24-2008, 03:16 PM

this should be the default wheel on any land rover, but this is just me..

stolenheron · 04-24-2008, 05:00 PM

i don't know if i would rock those cragar's on an RR Sport....

but my disco those would be just sexy.

Jupiter Rover · 04-24-2008, 05:09 PM

haha yeah man. i meant the disco.. a RR sport is more of a "classy" car..

ArmyRover · 04-24-2008, 05:11 PM

I'd definitely roll those on my rover

but only if the center cap came in black to.

BullDogSix · 04-24-2008, 05:18 PM

Lets face it, the Range Rover Sport/Range Rover HSE is not marketed to the off road crowd...and for what its worth, neither was the Classic in North America in its day. It's only been second and third hand owners who fully tap what a Classic or Disco has to offer off road. In the UK/Europe different story...Land Rovers there are much more utilitarian...less fluff...at least up until the late 80's...and that's where their off-road prowess was made legend.

I mean really, if you went out and dropped $80k on a Range Rover HSE you're not really gonna go out and wheel it thru the sticks, picking up pinstripes and rock dings. Now, go buy a used 2003/04 RR for $25k...you might not be so worried about it. Given a little time I bet you will see the after-market begin to make more trail worthy items for them...especially if enthusiasts start to use them to their full potential. Yes, they have an over abundance of electric gizmos...but compared to other domestic vehicles, so did the Classic RR when it hit the US

Jupiter Rover · 04-24-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmyRover

I'd definitely roll those on my rover

but only if the center cap came in black to.

the little bit of chrome gives it some class haha.. it is a Land Rover after all.. 60k brand new back in the day.

04-22-2008, 01:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Radshop Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 Gallery: 0	New Rover guy needs help on Marinello wheels I am looking to ugrade my wheels. Has anyone purchased the Marinello wheels? I saw them in the Land Rover Lifestyle magazine. I called the Marinello phone number and Rick said they are made exclusively for Rovers only. I can buy them from my local Rover dealer or directly from them. I like all four styles but I think I like the rugged look of the 20 Y spoke style best. Has anyone seen them in person? I was wondering if you like them. I can't decide if I like the Black chrome or the Brushed finish better. Any opinions? Just thought I would research them before buying. Thanks in advance for your advice. Radshop

04-22-2008, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,486 Gallery: 0	A link? Some pics? Haven't even heard of them, and I used to manage wheel and tire shops. Dude, do I feel out of the loop. Old, so old... __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo

04-22-2008, 03:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,449 Gallery: 6	i've heard of them, don't remember where or what i heard, but i do remember hearing marinello rims in the rover dealership one time. pics of your rover and the wheels so we can help ya pick the good ones.... __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

04-23-2008, 04:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Radshop Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 Gallery: 0	Here are pictures. Which style do you like? What finish do you like? Regards, Radshop Attached Thumbnails

04-24-2008, 04:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
ultrrunr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 108 Gallery: 0	I really like the function of those wheels! They'll cut right through the mud and look for the most part to be self cleaning when you come back up to speed. Smooth even surfaces like that should sling the mud and slime right off. Man, that's gonna be a tough choice! __________________ ultrrunr "Life's Tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne

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04-23-2008, 08:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
TrentE Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 33 Gallery: 0	I think a local guy has the black split 5 spoke ones on a 2003/2004 Range Rover or at least something that looks very similar. If that's what he's got they look good, they catch me looking everytime I see them at the car wash anyways. Black is not for everyone so it may depend on your ride....pictures of the rover?

04-24-2008, 05:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,449 Gallery: 6	there is a rr sport n/a driving around town here in auburn,al with the third set of wheels color-matched to the car. looks badass. either wheel 2 or 3 would look awesome! __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

04-24-2008, 07:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Thor Solihull Society, CO and High Desert Rovers, NM Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,224 Gallery: 0	Now I know what the old Series guys meant when the say Land-Rover has strayed too far, and Land-Rover is dead. I guess I'm just getting old, but Land-Rover has strayed too far from it's core values and has become a flavor of the month brand. I know everyone argues the new Land Rovers are so capable for a stock vehicle. Just try to modify one to a decent level, i.e. 33" tires and see how far you get. Woe is me! __________________ Todd Carpe Rangius Roverum

04-24-2008, 03:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
XtremeMarine Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,486 Gallery: 0	Sad is the way Rover has come if anyonr mounts any of those wheels to one of it's products! No wonder they sold to an Indian company. Pathetic. __________________ "In certain places, at certain hours, gazing at the sea is dangerous. It is what looking at a woman sometimes is." - Victor Hugo

04-24-2008, 03:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jupiter, Florida Posts: 738 Gallery: 0	this should be the default wheel on any land rover, but this is just me.. __________________ DII -- Pete

04-24-2008, 05:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,449 Gallery: 6	i don't know if i would rock those cragar's on an RR Sport.... but my disco those would be just sexy. __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

04-24-2008, 05:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jupiter, Florida Posts: 738 Gallery: 0	haha yeah man. i meant the disco.. a RR sport is more of a "classy" car.. __________________ DII -- Pete

04-24-2008, 05:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,000 Gallery: 0	I'd definitely roll those on my rover but only if the center cap came in black to. __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://snhlr.org/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

04-24-2008, 05:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
BullDogSix RRC Owner in training Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NW Lower Michigan Posts: 189 Gallery: 2	Lets face it, the Range Rover Sport/Range Rover HSE is not marketed to the off road crowd...and for what its worth, neither was the Classic in North America in its day. It's only been second and third hand owners who fully tap what a Classic or Disco has to offer off road. In the UK/Europe different story...Land Rovers there are much more utilitarian...less fluff...at least up until the late 80's...and that's where their off-road prowess was made legend. I mean really, if you went out and dropped $80k on a Range Rover HSE you're not really gonna go out and wheel it thru the sticks, picking up pinstripes and rock dings. Now, go buy a used 2003/04 RR for $25k...you might not be so worried about it. Given a little time I bet you will see the after-market begin to make more trail worthy items for them...especially if enthusiasts start to use them to their full potential. Yes, they have an over abundance of electric gizmos...but compared to other domestic vehicles, so did the Classic RR when it hit the US __________________ ...But we in it shall be rememberèd; We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother... 1994 RRC LWB, 82k miles, 4.2, Cornish Cream/Lightstone Interior, spring converted.

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