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348 18 Inch period correct wheels (where to get and what)

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  1. mihakrapez

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    #1 mihakrapez, Mar 23, 2023
    Hello everyone,

    I am trying to find a nice set of 18 inch wheels for my 348.

    Looking and not much is written or known. The fact is that I don't want magnesium challenge as we all know that so old mag. Wheels are not safe.

    Found this piece of info on here:
    Std 348 5x108 67.1 bore
    Front 7.5j17 et+49
    Rear 9j17 et+68
    Std F355 5x108 67.1 bore
    Front 7.5j18 et+32
    Rear 10j18 et+77.9
    And the specs I fitted..
    BBS LM 5x108 67.1 bore
    Front 8j18 et+35
    Rear 10.5j18 et+65
    Michelin Pilot Super Sport - 225/40 R18 (92Y)
    Michelin Pilot Super Sport - 295/35

    My questions:
    *Is there an aftermarket or replica (modern) of challenge Speedlines out there?
    *I saw on some cars the BBS RM (looks sooo good), but I couldn't find this dimension on their website
    *There are also some 3 piece like F40 or Testarosa style

    Is there some alternatives as 17 are too small and 360 are too new. and I want something period correct 18 and not spend 7k :)

    Please help.
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    #2 ChoonHound, Mar 23, 2023
    Do you want an actual period-correct wheel or would you be satisfied with one that looks period-correct?
     
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    #3 mihakrapez, Mar 23, 2023
    I would be happy with something that looks period correct ofcorse :)
     
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    #4 ChoonHound, Mar 23, 2023
    I think some Simmons would look great. They haven’t changed the design since the 90s. I had them on my VW in 2000

    https://www.simmonswheels.com.au/wheel-details/18-inch-simmons-om/

    Of course, Dan at Augment will make you *anything* you like.

    https://www.augmentwheels.com/

    BC Forged makes tons of possible and inexpensive options

    https://bcforged-na.com/modular/mhe28/

    if you don’t want forign built wheels (I kid) then some good ol’ American made CCWs would be cool

    https://ccwheel.com/wheels/ccw-classic-three-piece-wheels/
     
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    #6 ChoonHound, Mar 23, 2023
    For true period-current options there aren’t a ton ive actually seen on cars *in period*.

    You have Speedline Mistrals, but I think the centers look a little small for a 348.

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    Then you have Speedline SL (not sure if they have a proper name). They look tits.

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    Then you have the various rebranded OZ wheels that Koenig used.

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    #8 mihakrapez, Mar 23, 2023
    Wow. I am from Europe, but can import them :) thank you so much. Now I have some thinking to do :),
    Will let you know and make some pics
     
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    #9 ChoonHound, Mar 23, 2023
    DM me. Happy to help in any way I can.
     
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    #11 fdekeu, Mar 24, 2023
    Sorry Jason
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    #13 ChoonHound, Mar 24, 2023
    I bought some BC for another project and they were very professional and the wheels came out great. Highly recommended. The only downside is that their low (relative) price makes them a little ubiquitous.
     
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    #14 mihakrapez, Mar 28, 2023
    Thank you for the tips. Did send the inquiry.
    And I had some play with photoshop. I will go with yellow fog lights and golden centres. What do you guys think? (color is a bit strong as it is photoshopped, but just to get the idea.) Will use the BBS correct RS, LM gold anodized)
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    #15 ChoonHound, Mar 28, 2023
    Are you selecting the exact BC forged 2pc in the picture? They do a very nice subtle gold. But yes, gold 10000%.
     
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    #17 ChoonHound, Mar 28, 2023
    Argument wheels does magnesium, not many people do. Very highly recommend augment.
     
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    #18 Johnnieblack115, Mar 28, 2023
    Looks like they only do custom orders, wish I could see more of their offerings


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    #19 ChoonHound, Mar 28, 2023
    That’s their thing. They will build you anything you like. Follow them in Instagram.
     
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    #20 JLF, Mar 28, 2023
    355 wheels look fantastic on 348s.
     
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    #21 Finpat, Mar 28, 2023
    Or even TR512 wheels. You would even get an extra 0.5" extra width on the rear wheels compared to f355 wheels.
     
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    #22 ChoonHound, Mar 28, 2023
    You need to understand what you’re trading off for that width. On the street (imo) modern 215/255 tires are plenty. Wider tires would be nice on the track, sure, but all that extra mass is gonna slow you down on the street and make slow speed turning a nightmare.

    I don’t think wheels wider than 8”F and 9.5” rear are necessary.

    Big wide tires will look cool tho. NGL.
     
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    #23 ChoonHound, Mar 28, 2023
    There’s a recent video where Harry Metcalf and Ian Tyrrell talk about how Harry had to add power steering to his Testarossa… or was it his countach… can’t recall,.. because he put sticky tires on it and he couldn’t turn the thing. So he went back to period correct tires and removed the aftermarket powersteeing.
     
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    #24 Finpat, Mar 29, 2023
    Agreed on all accounts.
     
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    #25 mihakrapez, May 23, 2023
    Waiting for them to get cleared of customs.
    The guys at BC were friendly and responsive.
    Will post some more pics when I get them home
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