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308 / 328 with different wheels ? Post pics pls !

Discussion in '308/328' started by AndersJL, Feb 1, 2011.

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  1. Kiwiboy308

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    Sweet mate or as we say Down Under - very tidy!
     
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    Buzzpics, those rims make the car look so much more modern, very nice choice!
     
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  9. Rich S

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    To each his own. For me. I personally think the wheels on the 328 were some of prettiest, simplest, most elegant alloy wheels ever produced, and look fabulous on the Ferrari. So far as ride goes, the suspension is pretty stiff to begin with; large diameter wheels with stiff sidewall tires will only make things worse, not to mention the necessity for far more expensive tires. 7" & 8" x 16" tires are really, really affordable; not so the low profile tires, by a long, long ways. Also the resale value of the car will go down with non-standard wheels.

    Isn't having a beautiful Ferrari with its original equipment enough? Changing the appearance is something for owners of lesser cars to fool around with...yes?

    Just my opinion.

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    Have to agree. It's all personal choice and whim, but everything but the eom looks wrong to me. The only possible exception is 360 wheels - I've seen photos of 308s with those and it looked pretty good, maybe because it's also a fairly simple design. Still like eom best though.
     
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  11. hanknum

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    My opinion...

    I too like the 328 wheels, even more so than quatrovalve wheels. I have to disagree about "stiffly sprung 328" though. Keep in mind, many of those who have replaced their wheels either had 14" or metric wheels. Also, good performance tires are going to become harder and harder to come by in the future. I see nothing wrong with different wheels, but it is a good idea to keep the OEM ones.
     
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    Nice wheels Chris!
     
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    Re "stiffly sprung" maybe it's just my own '86 328 GTS; haven't tried anyone else's. I guarantee mine is, though! Guess I'll have to check out the suspension to see if any mods were made sometime in the last 28 years or so, though there are no indications of such work in the service records....?
     
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    These wheels are aftermarket and available....made in Australia by a company called ROH. The wheel model name is "Modena" IIRC?


    Kimbo
     
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    I thought these were the cheap Chinese ones. If anyone has more info or a link, please post.
     
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    Absolutely agree. Of course they need to be the 'proper' pre-abs concave version :)
     
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    Not hard mate..


    Look here: Home | ROH Wheels Australia


    Wheels are made in Australia(Not China!)...Company has been around for ages and makes quality wheels.
     
    kimbo 308, Feb 21, 2014
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    +1, the wheels by themselves are nice but I agree when you see a Ferrari the wheels are burnt into my memory and nothing else fills the bill. I'll continue to buy the 390s just to keep the look. Lost
     
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    Time for another Tweel Post! :) At lest wheels can be changed easily so the owner can mount what they like and still be able to go back!
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    Love the yellow!! if you ever want to sell let me know. Aftermarket wheels one of the best I have seen.
     
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    The trx tires, although great in 1975, are quite lacking today. Unfortunately the greatest amount of tire choices (coupled with lightweight rims) exist in the 17" size. I still have my 390/trx combo sitting in the garage, but I dont do anything other than go to shows on those. The "Ferrari tax" that exists on great wheels of the 108mm bolt pattern makes the reality of a set of "daily use" wheels a pretty slim selection (wheels will take a beating, I prefer to keep my originals somewhat fresh).

    Im running a set of 245/45/17r and 275/40/17r Nitto NT555s and it really made a world of difference. Just a set of tires really opened my eyes to how this car can still spank a modern sports car when a corner comes up.

    Wheels can always be changed. In fact, it's one of the easiest things to change back. Although, I think the compomotives are my favorite 17s.
     
    buzzpics, Feb 21, 2014
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