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Result: 355 Wheels on Mondial T Cab

Discussion in 'Mondial' started by MondialTCab, Jan 29, 2007.

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  1. MondialTCab

    MondialTCab Formula 3

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    I know folks have done this and I even found a few threads talking about it but I wanted to relate my experience in doing so recently. Mine is an 89 T Cab.

    I ordered my wheels from Ferrari Parts Exchange and had Goodyear DS-G3 mounted in the 355 stock size. (225/265 40 18s) I was told they would use the stock Mondial T bolts but this is not the case. I had to order longer bolts, in my case, they were from Hill Engineering. The exact length required for me was between 51 and 53mm but I was concerned about the threads going too far and not locking down the rim so I ordered 50mm bolts.

    From a driving perspective, the back end definitely stays tucked in when I drive in the wet...a problem with the stock wheels. The front end does not feel significantly different. I had read about heavier steering feel but it doesn't seem much different, perhaps the auto steering on the T is the difference here. The ride feels fine...probably about like riding around in the old "hard" setting on the shocks. A touch more crashing with the tires but that would be expected with the lower profile.

    And yes, this thread is worthless without pictures but since I am travelling right now, that'll have to wait.

    That's all for now...
     
    MondialTCab, Jan 29, 2007
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  2. Brunello

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    well...the only thing thats going to make it all come together...is a pic of the tires, wheels on the car right? Hurry up!

    PS will you be around for the west coast get together at wall center Feb 4th?
     
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  3. MondialTCab

    MondialTCab Formula 3

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    Trust me...I would love to be back in somewhat warm Seattle...it was about 8 degrees last night in Akron! Weekends are shot for me for a while...the same reason I have the T Cab (2 kids) are deep in the middle of both basketball and indoor soccer right now. In the meantime, I borrowed this picture from the FPE website, just imagine this car in nero/tan:
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  4. 4re308

    4re308 F1 Rookie Silver Subscribed

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    Wow that looks pretty darn nice! I like!
     
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  5. Michael B

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    That car is a beauty!
     
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  6. mambodave

    mambodave Formula Junior

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    WOW.Id buy that car. I guess I need to take another look at those bad boys. Man, thats the best looking one ive ever seen.
     
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  7. MondialMondo

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    Those wheels definitely give it a more updated look!
     
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  8. exproject

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    I did the same thing, didn't like the stock wheels so I got new ones, except I got 360 wheels.

    Garage is a bit hectic currently, but I'm working on that.
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  9. NYJETSFAN

    NYJETSFAN Formula 3

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    was that 50mm in total length or tread lenght? Hill show 2 styles..
    thanks for your help..
     
    NYJETSFAN, Jun 1, 2007
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