The wheels are on, I am not sure and on the fence!! | FerrariChat

The wheels are on, I am not sure and on the fence!!

Discussion in '360/430' started by boba fett, May 14, 2022.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Page 1 of 3
  1. boba fett

    boba fett Formula Junior

    Feb 24, 2019
    807
    #1 boba fett, May 14, 2022
    Mike Morrissey, van22, Boomhauer and 8 others like this.
  2. tstuli

    tstuli Formula Junior

    Jun 12, 2018
    372
    NC
    #2 tstuli, May 14, 2022
    Think it looks great.

    Just curious what it took to adapt them? Red ripped the wheels? Adapters?


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
    mathewr likes this.
  3. KC360 FL

    KC360 FL Formula 3

    Jun 20, 2017
    1,693
    Melbourne Florida
    Full Name:
    KGC
    #3 KC360 FL, May 14, 2022
    Looks like they were born there. 2 thumbs up here.
     
    Mike Morrissey, Boomhauer and mathewr like this.
  4. tmvatlanta

    tmvatlanta Formula Junior

    Mar 26, 2017
    371
    Covington GA
    Full Name:
    Tam V.
    #4 tmvatlanta, May 14, 2022
    I like it. Curious on the process to make it work as well.


    Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat
     
    mathewr likes this.
  5. patina

    patina Formula Junior

    Jul 9, 2005
    502
    Lake Norman, NC
    #5 patina, May 14, 2022
    I think it looks fantastic.
     
    mathewr likes this.
  6. Edward 96GTS

    Edward 96GTS F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Nov 1, 2003
    9,289
    #6 Edward 96GTS, May 14, 2022
    nice
     
    mathewr likes this.
  7. THINKFAST

    THINKFAST Karting

    Jan 13, 2011
    190
    Earth, mostly ...
    #7 THINKFAST, May 14, 2022
    Oh yah, that's cool..
    Very nice.
    Any rubbing?
     
  8. boba fett

    boba fett Formula Junior

    Feb 24, 2019
    807
    #8 boba fett, May 14, 2022
    Last edited: May 14, 2022
    Thanks guys really appreciate the kind comments after all the work and time its taken to get these to go. Nice its got OEM 20" Light weights on. I will post up how its done, and after a good test drive, I can report no rubbing and pretty much drives the same, maybe a tiny bit more bumpy due to the lower profile tyres.

    Anyway I just took these, and I have to say, I am swaying towards them, love how the colour matches the vents and diffusers as well, and I think they suit the car making it look a bit SCUD'ish and a lot more up to date!


    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
    Boomhauer and Purch23 like this.
  9. colorfull

    colorfull Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Sep 12, 2020
    1,935
    Franklin Park, New Jersey
    Full Name:
    John Napoli
    #9 colorfull, May 14, 2022
    Since you asked....

    Wanted to do this but surrendered to the effort involved and got the similar 16M wheels. This looks even better. Kudos for making it work and persevering!

    It is definitely a step forward in terms of a more modern look.

    Would like to see a straight on side shot if you've got one.

    They look absolutely outstanding.

    Not better, different, so it comes down to personal taste.

    You will probably find after living with it for a bit, you will think to yourself that you would never go back. That's what happened to me. Seemed strange at first and now I wouldn't want it any other way.

    You might consider upsizing your calipers, rotors, etc to a big brake kit, this would put it over the top.

    Here's a good thread on it

    https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/f430-updates.655531/
     
  10. boba fett

    boba fett Formula Junior

    Feb 24, 2019
    807
    #10 boba fett, May 14, 2022
    Thanks for the feedback mate, the 16m wheels sat to far in the arch's for me, I am a stance queen and love wheels to be flush!!

    Here is a side on shot!



    Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
    van22, 430tdf and Boomhauer like this.
  11. LorenzoR

    LorenzoR F1 Rookie
    Rossa Subscribed

    Sep 26, 2015
    2,898
    Sarasota Fl/Pittsburgh
    #11 LorenzoR, May 14, 2022
    I think it looks great. I have the 458 wheels on mine to
     
  12. boba fett

    boba fett Formula Junior

    Feb 24, 2019
    807
    #12 boba fett, May 14, 2022
    OEM 458 20" wheels on a F430, where were you when I needed you LOL!!
     
    colorfull likes this.
  13. colorfull

    colorfull Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Sep 12, 2020
    1,935
    Franklin Park, New Jersey
    Full Name:
    John Napoli
    #13 colorfull, May 14, 2022
    That's true, they do sit pretty far in, I was just thinking that yesterday as I walked past it!

    anyway, AFAIC, you nailed it!

    that is just simply fantastic
     
  14. boba fett

    boba fett Formula Junior

    Feb 24, 2019
    807
    #14 boba fett, May 14, 2022
    Thanks mate, Hi praise indeed coming from you :cool::)
     
    colorfull likes this.
  15. 360Tom

    360Tom Formula 3

    May 9, 2013
    1,386
    Burbank, CA
    Full Name:
    Tom
    #15 360Tom, May 14, 2022
    First off, great work figuring out the details to make those work. Modernizes the car. They do look good. I think what may help would be setting the car at euro height. It looks a little high due to the profile. But that’s just my opinion. It should be what makes you feel warm inside lol
     
    colorfull likes this.
  16. boba fett

    boba fett Formula Junior

    Feb 24, 2019
    807
    #16 boba fett, May 14, 2022
    I do agree it could do with a drop to make it perfect, but I am not running another low car that catches the bumper on anything more than flat and tells you where you can and can't go!!

    It will have to stay, and I think the lower profiles have got rid of that huge looking side wall back tyre!!
     
  17. LorenzoR

    LorenzoR F1 Rookie
    Rossa Subscribed

    Sep 26, 2015
    2,898
    Sarasota Fl/Pittsburgh
    #17 LorenzoR, May 14, 2022
    Last edited: May 14, 2022
    No there not oem. My wheels were special made. They are 458 but made 19inch with offsets even with the fenders. I tried uploading a pic but having trouble doing that for some reason.....Sorry I should have mentioned they were aftermarket. In much a hurry sometimes
     
  18. boba fett

    boba fett Formula Junior

    Feb 24, 2019
    807
    #18 boba fett, May 14, 2022
    Gotcha, I did so much searching to see if anyone had done it, one thing I am chuffed about is I got the Offsets Millimetre perfect, they sit lovely. Apologies for the poor picture low direct sun!!

    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
    enio45 and mathewr like this.
  19. LorenzoR

    LorenzoR F1 Rookie
    Rossa Subscribed

    Sep 26, 2015
    2,898
    Sarasota Fl/Pittsburgh
    #19 LorenzoR, May 14, 2022
    Well mine arer pretty good too but the rear I had to use a 3 mm spacer to get the wheel away from the caliper a little more. Its not a big deal everything's perfect now. I'm glad I did it. There's a thread somewhere here with pictures of my car with it. I don't understand why I can't upload a pic
     
    boba fett likes this.
  20. colorfull

    colorfull Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Sep 12, 2020
    1,935
    Franklin Park, New Jersey
    Full Name:
    John Napoli
    #20 colorfull, May 14, 2022
    I posted your thread on this post Lorenzo, see#9 above
     
    LorenzoR likes this.
  21. LorenzoR

    LorenzoR F1 Rookie
    Rossa Subscribed

    Sep 26, 2015
    2,898
    Sarasota Fl/Pittsburgh
    #21 LorenzoR, May 14, 2022
    oh yes Thanks
     
    colorfull likes this.
  22. Raconteur

    Raconteur F1 Rookie
    Silver Subscribed

    Jan 19, 2015
    3,045
    Portlandia, OR
    Full Name:
    Frank
    #22 Raconteur, May 14, 2022
    I think they look nice.
     
  23. MJGinTX

    MJGinTX Karting

    Mar 30, 2019
    158
    Indianapolis, IN
    #23 MJGinTX, May 14, 2022
    Look very nice - I really like them
     
  24. Shorn355

    Shorn355 F1 Veteran
    Rossa Subscribed

    Jan 13, 2011
    6,305
    Colorado
    Full Name:
    Scott
    #24 Shorn355, May 14, 2022
    They look awesome IMHO- That said, I just have to ask- with the endless choices of wheels out there for 430s what made you go through all the fitment challenges (admirable BTW) to put 458 wheels on it?

    Again- They look great- Just curious is all.

    Cheers :cool:
     
  25. boba fett

    boba fett Formula Junior

    Feb 24, 2019
    807
    #25 boba fett, May 15, 2022

    Hi good question and this is just my opinion! I did actually set out to get 488 wheels to work, which are my favourites, I even bought a set, but the rear offsets are to aggressive, they will not fit. I have tried some after market wheels and they look well, aftermarket, and most do even the real expensive ones, and to me spoil the look of a somewhat elegant car. I have also looked at most of the wheels people have put on the their cars and some to me look shocking, but its all personal taste of course. As I get older I have moved more to OEM and even more so on a Ferrari, and if you I want to be all gangster rude boy wrapper I'd get a Lambo for that, and I have been there done that!! I see the Ferrari as the classy Gentleman's car and the F430 being the epitome and the standard wheels do look great, however, I get bored, I wanted bigger wheels, a slightly different look I went OEM+

    Hope that makes sense and its just my opinion :cool:
     
Page 1 of 3

Share This Page