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Discussion in '348/355' started by Monteman, Jul 17, 2009.

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  1. Monteman

    Monteman Formula 3 Rossa Subscribed

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    Does anyone know of a web site that allows you to browse and select wheels by size, bolt pattern and offset? I'd love to find what wheel options I have for my 355 from the various wheel manufacturers. Most sites I've been to require you to input the car and half of them don't list Ferrari let alone a 355 so then I end up calling some of them. When I've tried talking to reps at some of the dealers, I immediately get the "OOOOOHHHH, a Ferrari..." and can almost feel the cost going up as they speak. Even then, they aren't able to help me half the time.

    I want to just be able to do my research without a lot of hassle and truly understand my choices. Any and all help is appreciated.
     
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  2. 285ferrari

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    I searched the tirerack.com and they only list one wheel for the Ferrari 355-----What do you have in mind? Style, color?
     
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  3. Monteman

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    I'd like to go to a 19" wheel but not 100% certain. Prefer not to go modular. I just want to know all the wheels that are available that meet the specs (size, offset, etc.) required for a 355 versus having to look it up by car. Tire Rack is a perfect example, they show one wheel and don't even offer anything above an 18" size. Discount Tire won't even show you a wheel and says to call. I was hoping there might be a web site that allows you to put in offset, wheel size/diameter, bolt pattern and give you some results.
     
    Monteman, Jul 18, 2009
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  4. Driftracer3

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    Most large wheel companies dont make anything to fit the 355. Most of the time they will be multi piece or Ferrari specialist companies.
     
    Driftracer3, Jul 18, 2009
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  5. saw1998

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    +!. Unfortunately, you don't have many choices, and all of them $$$. HRE, Kinesis, etc. Look in Forza and Cavallino for a sampling.
     
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  6. Scaledetails

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    Here is a 19" set under $2K with tires. Best money I've ever spent.
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  7. No Doubt

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    Ferraris in general use the common 5x108mm bolt pattern with 67mm Center bore...the same setup as Volvo (if it fits a C70 it fits most Ferraris), same setup as Jaguar, same setup as Ford. Offsets may be different on various wheels, so you may have to adjust with spacers for some aftermarket wheels.

    You *can* search online based on desired wheel size diameter and bolt pattern here: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/initWheelsBySize.do?

    You can even search for "5x108 wheels" on Google and you'll get an eyeful.
     
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    Where did you get those????
     
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    I like those..
     
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    I have a set of highline 5 spoke wheels if you know anyone who wants them. They are polished silver rims with yellow inserts which could be painted, they look llike 3-piece, but are only one piece.
     
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  11. Scaledetails

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  12. junglistluder

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    Monte, I have a brand new set of these in my basement. I'd sell them if you're interested. Shoot me a PM.
     
    junglistluder, Jul 21, 2009
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    I have a set of kenisis that I removed from the 348TSS and replaced them with a set from Image wheels in England,

    I went for a billet wheel, I will look up the price and the pictures.
     
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  14. gumballf355

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    Speedline Magnesio wheels 18x8.5 and 18x10. Email me if you're intrested in them.
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    Made by speedline... and they're magnesium wheels. Super high quality. Hubcentric so you won't have speed wobble.
    $3500 wheels , with center caps, aluminum valve caps, and hardened bolts.
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  17. bigwave92107

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    Most Wheel Companies will make custom sizes/offsets/bolt patterns if you ask, and they usually dont charge much extra if anything for it.
    I've only seen a few wheel companies that wont.
     
    bigwave92107, Oct 27, 2009
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