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Pentagram Wheel or Monolithic Wheel

Discussion in '612/599' started by woody byrd, Dec 9, 2008.

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  1. woody byrd

    woody byrd Formula Junior Silver Subscribed

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    I have a 07 - 599GTB with the five spoke wheel but like the looks of the Challenge or Monolithic wheel better. Is there anybody out there that has the challenge wheel and would rather have the other? If you have ceramic brakes it is a different size. In summary 2007 steel brake 599 is necessary to make the change. My young son taught me, "ask and you shall receive". I have 5000 miles on the Pirelli tires. See the pictures for what I have.
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  2. The Ape

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    I agree that the Challenge Wheels are MUCH nicer. I hope you found a set.
     
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  3. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Your car looks AWESOME Woody!! :):)

    I personally love the pentagram wheels mate, but each to their own! :):)

    Again, you have a beautiful 599. I hope you are enjoying it my friend. :):)
     
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  4. Simon^2

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    I have never liked the pentagram wheels... just me.
     
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  5. AustinMartin

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    Right on Papster!
     
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  6. paardekracht

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    the pentagram wheels were especially made for the 599, please keep them.
     
    paardekracht, Dec 17, 2008
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  7. DM18

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    I have had both and now much prefer the pentagrams. On my first 599 I was adamant that the monobloc looked better but quickly came to prefer the pentagrams which I had on my second 599. One small point is that the front wheels on the pentagrams are 19" vs 20" on the monoblocs. Accordingly I believe that the pentagram front tyres are slightly higher profile. It seemed to me that my car with the pentagrams handled better on the road. The monoblocs might work better on the track but I never actually drove pentagrams on the track so this is speculation.

    My understanding that the wheels can be swapped irrespective of the brakes but you should double check. This will increase the size of your potential swap pool if correct.

    Your car looks great.

    Good luck on dinding someone to swap with. Imagine you will have to pay the difference as monoblocs are an option
     
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  8. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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  9. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    They look VERY nice Taz!! :):)
     
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  10. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    PAP- I agree, but the bloody things are around $12K. Sure look nice though. Front 20", rear 21".

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    tazandjan, Dec 18, 2008
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