Wheel/Tire Advice

I would keep it as Enzo and Nikki intended .
Use those expensive tyres up before they age harden or wear out .
Mine came with 2001 rock hard tyres , not very worn but very aged giving a rock hard ride .

Then when ready for the next tyre change have a rethink ,you will be armed with a bit more GT4 handling experience by then .

Get some Dino wheel caps .

77 was a bit of a transition year badge wise .
It’s market dependent exactly what badges / logos it will have or had if the previous owners have molested it .

By way of example mines a January 77 Italian car .
Dino wheel caps on 14 inch Chromodoras with 195/70;14 ( 208 ) widow sticker says Michelin XDX which are no longer made , so I fitted some modern everyday regular Yokohama’s normal street car tyres - seem fine .

Dino sterling wheel horn button ,
Dino on the rev counter and speedo .
Ferrari prancing horse front badge , but if you look under the front piece between the lights the original rectangle dimple has been filled in ,with filler squinting out of the original Dino badge fixation holes , which as we know is turned the other way ..This means that panel is original.
“Ferrari “on the trunk lid only and no filler in any holes .No “208 GT 4 “ badge .
A small horse in silver RHS of the rear number plate attached by drilling two holes in the rear panel .

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They look so much better with the 16 inch wheels. Same with the QA1 update, better shock and can lower the car a bit. I understand the keep it original view but I constantly fail at it. Up to you but I’d do both. Just keep all the original stuff for when the car ends up in a museum or someone’s multi million dollar collection.

 

I put the Energy Suspension bushings on my 308GTB but went with the original style rubber ones on my Mondial. Lots of opinions both ways. Chance of squeaks but easier installation on the Energy ones, be sure to get the right lube for them and apply liberally.
Enjoy a more modern ride.

Ps you do the 7 and 8 widths?

 

16" 7" wide fronts and 8" wide rears were OEM extras and fitted with P7s. 225/55 16 Rear and 205/50 16 Front IIRC. Personally I think the car rides and handles much better on the 16" tyres although mine has slightly stiffer suspension too.

Mine is a UK supplied 308gt4 76 car and it has never had a Ferrari badge or horse on the back. But if you like it, why not?