328 on 18's

I'd love to upgrade my wheels as well. That looks great, for real! What modifications were necessary to fit those? I have a Euro also. Thanks in advance.

 

Lots of red 328s at Ferrari events in California, so I know what you mean. My honest opinion (although you probably didn't want it):

Overall I think 16" wheels suit the proportions of the car better. There's not enough fender above the wheel wells on 308/328s to balance the larger wheels. The 246 and Boxer would have the same problem with 18-inchers. They are low, small cars, and were designed with the wheel sizes of the era in mind.

I agree with you about not being concerned about "ruining a rare car", because it can always be put back (if you saved the original targa top -- those are expensive). But I'm biased -- I think the OEM wheels are one of the great iconic styling touches of Ferrari (similar to the Fuchs forged alloys on the old 911s).

That said, looks like a very clean 328.
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It looks good Franco... Did you paint the targa top?

 

Bullfighter please join us in the new millenium, 18s look soooo much. The factory wheels are so dated. Larger wheels improves the car in so many ways

AWESOME LOOK Franco.. you go boy

 

Yeah, yeah. Would've responded sooner but there's a Beverly Hills 90210 original marathon on Soap.

Blu chiaro is a great color. One I drove a few years back:
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I love those wheels. Very nice car.

 

But keep in mind that the sidewalls are a significant part of the ride. Going to 18 inch rims is going to give you crisper turn-in for the track, but it will also shake your fillings harder on real world pavement.

Keep track of your total rim+wheel weight, too. Your tires give you no usable grip if they're bouncing off the surface.

I find the handling of the 328 on 16 inch wheels to be good enough that I don't really want to mess with it.

 

Has anyone put a 328 on a set of 28 inch rims yet?

Pics?

 

hi Franco the roof looks nice but I must admit I prefer the stock rims on a 328

 

Very nice wheels!

I also love the stock 16 inch wheels - they just seem to look right. I put 16s on my 308 and the ride was noticeably harder - don't think I could handle 18s!

 

I'm with Bullfighter on this. I don't think 18's look good on 3X8's. 17's look OK but the 16's seem just right. I had 17's and fatter tires for a while. There may have been a little more ultimate grip but the wheel/tire combo was heavier and I could feel more bouncing. After 1000 miles or so, I went back to the stock setup. I think it just drives better with the stock size.

I do like the painted roof. The mono color really helps with the lines of the car. But what would you expect a GTB owner to say?

Dave

 

As a purist, I will pass on the wheels, but I (choke, gasp, cough) actually like the look with the painted roof on a red 328. I have a black roof on my 348 though and plan on keeping it that way.

Do what you want on the wheels. They are tasteful, but I think the stock one's look good on the 328, better than even the stock rims on the 348 which I like, because the guys in Italy actually put those on the car - but at least you chose tastefully.

Don Juanito (or whatever he is calling himself now) reallly wants you to put 21's on the car, and will start a fund for you if you want kerb feelers and neon lights under frame on both sides so when you get your car on this show you don't feel out of place.

http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/pimp_my_ride/series.jhtml

LOL
MB

 

Very beautiful car. IMO, I like the original wheels better.

 

For me..... I have never seen any wheel that suits the 328 like the O.E.M. wheel. Not even close. Having said that, I think a 17-inch version of the original wheels and with a brighter silver finish would be a very tasteful "update" (along with appropriate decrease in tire profile). Definitely like the look with the red roof Looks like it was very well done.

 

Those wheels look nice.

 

I also prefer the oem wheels, but the Speedlines look good, as does the body color roof. Now all you need to do is put the steering wheel on the correct side of the cockpit.....

 

ZACTLY!

 

The 18's accentuate the stock wheel gap. A 1.5" drop would throw things right back into proportion. I think the Speedlines look nice and don't look TOO modern.

That said, 17's seem like they'd give a really nice "larger wheel" look to these cars.

 

I like the whole look. I've often thought of having my top painted too, but my car has rust and a modded motor so it would never be a pure stock restoration candidate. I also like the painted roof spoiler- also updates the car nicely!!!!!
etip

 

I agree- dropping the car would clean up the wheel well gap nicely

 

Franco - saw your car at Knockhill earlier this year and you got what you wanted, it makes the difference that gets you noticed. I did anyway. Nice job.