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Discussion in '348/355' started by ChoonHound, Nov 27, 2023.

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  1. Ferrarium

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    #26 Ferrarium, Dec 8, 2023
    Wheels are ok, certainly not horrrid or tasteless but the rear tire profile I’m not digging.
     
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    #27 ChoonHound, Dec 8, 2023
    Too much stretch? Or something else?


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    #28 Ferrarium, Dec 8, 2023
    too thin, too much fender gap, not enough sidewall. Some people love that look, that's fine, just like some people like the rims sticking put beyond hue fenders like a 60s Camaro with aftermarket wheels and air shocks or even both conditions at one time some people like or are simply not aware of it..

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    #30 ChoonHound, Dec 8, 2023
    I’m not disagreeing with your judgment, I’m just not sure how to fix it.
     
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    #31 ShineKen, Dec 8, 2023
    Tire specs?
     
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    #32 ChoonHound, Dec 8, 2023
    215/45 and 255/40. 18” obv.
     
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    #33 ShineKen, Dec 8, 2023
    There’s your problem. Fronts should be 225 or 235. Rears should be 265/40
     
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    #34 ChoonHound, Dec 8, 2023
    What do you mean, “should be”. Why?
     
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    #35 ShineKen, Dec 8, 2023
    They are the factory sizes and most are used to the look of those sizes as they fill up the gaps better than your sizes.
     
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    #37 ChoonHound, Dec 8, 2023
    But not really. 225/40 (as used in 355) are THINNER than my 215/45 (obviously) and the 265/40s are barely any thicker. I think 5mm if memory serves.
     
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    #38 ShineKen, Dec 8, 2023
    The stance game is judged by millimeters and 5mm is enough to alter a look.
     
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    #39 ChoonHound, Dec 8, 2023

    I have no clue what tires that’s running; looks like it could be 355 spec? Regardless, I think its stance comes from the fact it’s slammed.


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    #40 ShineKen, Dec 8, 2023
    I also didn’t specifically say 225/40. Personally, I dont like 225/40 either. I run 235/40’s.
     
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    #41 ChoonHound, Dec 8, 2023
    You’re ignoring the significantly narrower front tires. I think what you’re really responding to is the fender gap, which is fair.


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    #42 ShineKen, Dec 8, 2023
    That car is most likely 225/40 & 265/40. It is far from slammed.
     
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    #43 ShineKen, Dec 8, 2023
    Your rear is what Ferrarium pointed out.
     
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    #44 ChoonHound, Dec 8, 2023
    Right, that’s 355 spec. Agree to disagree on description of ride height, but it’s pretty low. Must be 2” lower.


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    #45 ChoonHound, Dec 8, 2023
    Fair enough.


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    #47 ChoonHound, Dec 8, 2023
    Indeed. It’s significantly lower than these press photos of regular cars on the Ferrari site. Maybe the GTC had stiffer springs?

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    #48 ChoonHound, Dec 8, 2023
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    #49 ShineKen, Dec 8, 2023

    These probably have 215 & 255 sizes more so than the car being “slammed” which is my point. Taller tires fill up the gaps better and it looks less awkward running multi-piece wheels.
     
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    #50 ShineKen, Dec 8, 2023
    Very rarely do people run after-market wheels and keep factory stance.
     
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