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Barchetta wheels on 550's

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  1. 1000 Islands Donzi

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    What are everyones thoughts on this as a replacement to original wheels. What kind of adjustments have to me made? How do they look. TIA
     
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    Barchetta wheels are the same modular wheels that were optional on 550's. It shouldn't be a problem throwing a set on. Our 550 has them-- they look great... "if you have the means, I highly recmomend it"... haha :)!


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    Just bolt them on. The ABSOLUTELY make the car! :)
     
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    Depends on your use....IMO........the 3 piece are a little more fragile then the one piece casting......

    So if you drive real world, bending one of those modular wheels will be pricey.....

    I had just this discussion with a new 550 owner just last night!
    I told him to snag a set and mount his Goodyear track slicks on them...

    You have the 3 piece on your car, Darth550?
     
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  5. PCH

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    I put about 6K on my 550 with them and also had modulars on my 575 w/5K and no problems. I have heard of some air leaking issues but never experienced it.
     
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    I had them on two of my three 550's.
     
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  7. 1000 Islands Donzi

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    thanks for all your input. Are the 3 piece modulars 18" or 19" from the factory? TIA!
     
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    18"
     
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  9. PCH

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    The 550 modulars are 18" and the 575 modulars are 19". And yes, the 575 wheel will bolt right on the 550.
     
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    That looks great! I was surprised I didn't see you around during the warmer months!
     
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  13. PCH

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    Not a factory option from Ferrari.
     
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