328 Wheels

On a 328, what is the actual difference between the early (non-ABS) and later (ABS) wheels ?


I assume it's just the offset ?

Can the later wheels (ABS) be fitted to an early model 328 will no ill effects ?



thanks
A.

 

Yes there's no technical problem if you maintain the same tire centerline locations, but it takes massively thick spacers (see Hill Engineering Type 2 spacers):

http://www.hillengineering.co.uk/catalog/wheel-spacers-c-14.html?osCsid=785646cf9e0e5a78058e68eba893e6d4

http://www.hillengineering.co.uk/catalog/wheel-spacers-type-spacers-c-14_43.html?osCsid=785646cf9e0e5a78058e68eba893e6d4

to make up the offset difference.

 

So the ABS wheels have a smaller offset? (had assumed it would have been the other way round).

Does anyone have the actual measurements of both types?

 

The 328 ABS wheels have a huge positive offset; the 328 non-ABS wheels have a small positive offset.

You can find the offset values for each type in this thread:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8361

 

Steve,

Perhaps we should add, as a precaution, even at the risk of a repetition, that the whole suspension of the second-generation of 328, those with convex wheels (after n°76626) is completely different from the earlier cars (those with concave wheels).
The suspension of the second-generation cars was redesigned and is actually built with the "Mondial" suspension parts (proof is that triangles are intechangeable). The figures for the front track are different between the first and the second generation of 328.

Best,

 

Many thanks to all for the feedback.

Also found the thread with the answers - (just wasn't able to find the thread before.)



Does anyone know the wieght of the original wheels (no tyres) ?

 

Hello (again)

It has already been discussed on this forum in another thread. I think the figure mentionned was 25.5 lbs. I coudn't vouch for its absolute accuracy, but seems fair enough to me.

Best,

 

That wasn't the question -- my response was limited to only using the second generation 328 wheels on the first generation 328 chassis.

 

Agreed, Steve; you have a point.