1990 Mondial T Cabrio wheel upgrade!

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Author Message Emmanuel R. Didier (Daytonaman) New member Username: Daytonaman Post Number: 11 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 - 5:45 pm:    By the way, You Mondial looks awsome with the 355 wheels! Do they touch anywhere? Emmanuel Emmanuel R. Didier (Daytonaman) New member Username: Daytonaman Post Number: 10 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 - 5:44 pm:    Do you need spacer with the 355 wheels? also what tire size do you run? Thanks, Emmanuel Russ Turner (Snj5) Member Username: Snj5 Post Number: 581 Registered: 2-2003 Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2003 - 11:18 pm:    Yes - I believe the t and 3.2 basically share suspensions and wheels. Should look great. rt djmonk (Davem) Member Username: Davem Post Number: 446 Registered: 1-2002 Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2003 - 11:13 pm:    Would these fit a Mondial 3.2 with ABS?? Lou Menditto (Lmenditt) New member Username: Lmenditt Post Number: 15 Registered: 8-2001 Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2003 - 7:56 pm:    I use the 348 wheels on my Mondial T for track tires. I had wanted 355 wheels but the 348s were much cheaper on Ebay. The wheel hub is thicker so you will need longer wheel bolts. I also use 15mm spacers in the rear. I had wanted 355 wheels but the 348 wheels on Ebay were much cheaper. steve coleby (Ferraridriver) Junior Member Username: Ferraridriver Post Number: 166 Registered: 6-2003 Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2003 - 12:45 pm:    Emmanuel I have added 355 wheels to my car. They look great! If you need anymore info e-mail me Cheers Steve 89TCab (Jmg) Member Username: Jmg Post Number: 590 Registered: 9-2001 Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2003 - 10:29 am:    Have not installed but have seen amny examples...you will need to get spacers for the rears I believe but a search through the archives should help you there. As for ride, I would expect it to be much stiffer unless you reset the springs. Essentially, you are removing a good portion of the sidewall as well as placing larger rims thus your spring rate and impact area are increased. - JMG Emmanuel R. Didier (Daytonaman) New member Username: Daytonaman Post Number: 7 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 7:14 pm:    I would like to upgrade my 1990 Cabrio Mondial T wheels to 348 or even possibly 355 wheels. 1) Will 17" 348 or 18" 355 wheels work? 2) The car is a Cabrio, will the ride become too stiff for the car? Most convertibles use higher profile tires since the provide a softer ride! Has any member installed these wheels on their Mondial T. Thanks