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Discussion in '308/328' started by GrandmaSideways, Oct 28, 2009.

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  1. GrandmaSideways

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    #1 GrandmaSideways, Oct 28, 2009
    Because I do, hahaha!
    I also buy fixer uppers cheap then realize I don't have time for them...
    I would post this in aftermarket wheels thread, but I don't have any pics just yet. But you all should show your collections!
     
  2. Bradley

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    #2 Bradley, Oct 28, 2009
    If you have 16" OEM wheels for a 308, I'll be happy to take them off your hands. . .
     
  3. BigTex

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    #3 BigTex, Oct 28, 2009
    I have about four extra sets of OEM 14"s and an extra set of BBS 16"s....I dunno.

    Is that too many, for three cars?
     
  4. rolindsay

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    #4 rolindsay, Oct 28, 2009
    two extra sets for two cars. we're close...
     
  5. tommott77

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    #5 tommott77, Oct 28, 2009
    Are you trying to do anything with the extra set of BBS 16"s? Like perhaps some sort of trade towards a fifth set of 14"ers?
     
  6. GrandmaSideways

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    #6 GrandmaSideways, Oct 28, 2009
    Well I sold my 308...
    I still drive a very modified Volvo 940 Turbo however, which like ferrari is a 5x108 bolt pattern... Typically, about a +20mm offset or so... The guy that bought it had no interest in any of my aftermarket wheels ("They all need work" & "I can fit new tires to the TRX that are on the car for that price!" come to mind) and I was sorta' left with them...
    I've sold one set already... Now I just have to sell the rest. I have wheels stashed in friend's houses and everything...
     
  7. tommott77

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    #7 tommott77, Oct 28, 2009
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    If the aftermarket wheels are 16"ers I might have some interest depending on what you have. Especially if I can find somebody that wants my stock 14" set. PM me with what you got.
     
  8. Sledge4.2

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    #8 Sledge4.2, Oct 28, 2009
    i have a guitar collection problem
    there, its out in the open
     
  9. GrandmaSideways

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    #9 GrandmaSideways, Oct 29, 2009
    But at least you can pick any one up on a whim.
    My wheels just sit there until I get bored and decide to spend a ton of time cleaning, repairing, etc... or if they're already like that, spend a day mounting tires to them, putting them on the car, and then mucking about with them.
     
  10. D.Mauro

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    #10 D.Mauro, Oct 29, 2009
    No, I have 1 set 14 oem rims, 1 set 16" oem Mondials,! set 16" oem QV rims, 1 set 17" aftermarket rims, and 4 -18" 360 rims for only 2 cars.
     
  11. Neonzapper

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    #11 Neonzapper, Oct 29, 2009
    "Mommy, what happens to a car when it gets old and can't go anymore?"

    "Your father buys it"
     
  12. AHudson

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    #12 AHudson, Oct 29, 2009
    In an effort to 'save' my original Campagnolo wheels AND tires (ancient Goodyear Arrivas) for my 74 Pantera, I went on a wheel hunt.

    Never meant for this to happen, but ended up with (6) 7" rims, (6) 8" rims, (4) 10" Euro GTS rims. Weirdest thing I ever saw. Must've been in a funk sending PayPals for wheels all over the place.

    I kept moving the rims from spot to spot so my wife wouldn't be onto the gig. Eventually sold the 10s (except 'my' set) a pair of 8's, mounted up my 'originals', and still have a pile of 7s. Plan is to turn them into shelves.
     
  13. BigTex

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    #13 BigTex, Oct 29, 2009
    Not really, want them?

    It's four, I'll have to put a tape measure on them, but IIRC they are (2) 7"s and (2) 8" wide....

    My dear old silver haired Mom would be thrilled!! LOL!
     
  14. Bradley

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    #14 Bradley, Oct 29, 2009
    So your wife is going to see rims everywhere she looks, and even though they're the same set that you keep moving from place to place, it'll look to her like the entire place is FULL of them. . .
    Shelves?

    PLEASE post a photo when you get this project done!
     
  15. AHudson

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    #15 AHudson, Oct 29, 2009
    Yeah, that would've been like me: engineer myself to get into more trouble! I meant places she DIDN'T see them.

    There are a couple ways. One requires sawing one into quarters, thus 4 shelf brackets. (One of my rims has some corrosion, but not THAT bad.) The other way is vertically, holding shelves in their width. This'll use up 4 of them! If not too embarrassed, I'll share pics.
     
  16. stephenofkanza

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    #16 stephenofkanza, Oct 30, 2009
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    I have 390's, Campy 14's and a set of 16 BBS.
    Came with 390's.
    Bought a set of 14's and new Sumi tires for the price of 1 390 tire.
    Bought a set of 16 BBS powder coated black. I keep checking the balance, turned out one of the front BBS was not true, so I am back with the 14's.
    Too many? My wife thinks so.

    Stephen
     
  17. samba-lee

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    #17 samba-lee, Oct 31, 2009
    "Do you have a wheel collecting problem?"

    Did have, but now I've replaced it with a car collecting problem ;)

    Lee

    '78 308 GT4

    '69 VW fastback
    '57 VW bus
    '96 911 993
    '96 toyota estima
     
  18. zebra308

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    #18 zebra308, Oct 31, 2009
    Oh yes...My name is Will and I have a problem.

    For the 308/328
    Original 390mm for the 308
    Original 16" for the 328.
    16" BBS, which will fit either
    16" Epsilons, "
    16" HRE, 505s, "
    and now a set of 17" HRE 505's ,which I'm having a little problem with the rear set.
     
  19. Bxtech

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    #19 Bxtech, Oct 31, 2009
    I would be happy to help someone if they have a 360 Modena wheel collecting problem! :D

    I would like to install a set of 360 wheels onto my '82 308. Any idea on what this takes? Spacers? Do I need to have the wheels machined down? Someone had mentioned that I would need to run 4 front wheels because of clearance issues in the rear.

    I've seen these mounted on other 308's, but never had a chance to talk to someone that has actually done it. Any advice/info would be appreciated!
     
  20. stephenofkanza

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    #20 stephenofkanza, Oct 31, 2009
    81 GTSi 390,14 BBS 16
    86 Porsche 944 Turbo
    89 Geo Metro
    04 Avelanche
    09 Subaru
    (parts 92 Geo Metro)
    Just me and my wife and kids at home.
    + on my lift now 82 Buick Skyhawk brakes, tune up and tires for out 17 year old grandson.

    Stephen



     
  21. GrandmaSideways

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    #21 GrandmaSideways, Nov 1, 2009
    Who collects a 1996 Toyota Estima? ;)
    Anyway I just sold my 16" Epsilons.
     
  22. samba-lee

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    #22 samba-lee, Nov 1, 2009
    ha ha, sad eh, but I really do like my estima - it's nice to have a car for different moods. That one is the everyone plus a serious luggage fits in it.

    I did have a Fiat wheel collection, just because they were cheap, but all that changed when I bought my GT4. I thinned out to only have important spares.

    Lee
     

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