18" Wheels on my GT4

I had 15" Compomotive rims on before, and hit every hole or lump on the road. Fitting these wheels has totally transformed the ride..
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i know how some guys don't like to modern look on older cars but that just makes your gt4 look kick ass!!!! SWEEET

 

I always liked GT4's, they have a very tidy appearance as a 2+2, your wheels enhanced the appearance. Nice choice.

 

I cringed when I saw the title of this thread but that looks very good. Nice choice.

 

Looks good! Now go put some big brakes to fill up those wheels haha

 

Yep, Looking at some right now, but can't seem to find anything for the rear.

 

They really look good, did you need spacers?

 

No, I went for an offset of 15mm, which is too low really. I should have gone for a 25mm offset as the wheels slightly rub the arches on hard corners etc..

 

I've got a Mondy Qv and I put Mondy T rims on and as with you I slightly rub on cornering, I will get some spacers although ideally I would like some 355 rims.
Out of interest where did you get them and how much were they

 

I found the company on ebay, the whole package 18" * 9 rear and 18" * 8 front 245/45 r 18 rear and 225/40 zr 18 front was £790 (810 inc delivery!)
They are team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2. I told the comapny they were for a Ferrari kit car, that stopped the price doubling ;-).

This is one of their adds http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TEAM-DYNAMICS-OMEGA-17-ALLOY-WHEELS-TYRES_W0QQitemZ8067378472QQcategoryZ9888QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I would say that they were brilliant!

Rgds
Nick

 

Today I spent ages polishing the car and removing all the grime from being stuck in the garage for the last three weeks. Now the engine is sorted, the bodywork protected, I'm all ready for the summer... if we ever get one....
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Sorry, but I am not of your opinion: I don't like the look of the 308 with these new wheels... I was yesterday with a true 308GT4, and, really, I prefer the original.

 

Ah well, theres no pleasing some folk! I was once at a Ferrari meeting and a guy spent ages just staring at the side of my Dino, after a while I had to ask him what the problem was, he said "your car is not original.. they were never made with two Bertone badges on..", So I guess, c'est la vie!!

Personally, I like it, it is a much better car now than before, far better suited for the bumpy modern roads, goes over speed bumps, handles better, doesn't over rev, steering is lighter, more ground clearance etc...

 

Very clean and pretty engine compartment!!

 

Hi Russ
Actually, you or should I say your car was my inspiration for this work! I don't know if I can keep it as clean as you do, but I will do my best!

 

Wow! I'm impressed! I thought it wasn't going to look so hot. You proved me wrong.

 

This is a 'true' 308Gt4, all he's done is changed the wheels, its easily reversible if he sold it

 

I like the rocker covers in red

 

Thanks Guys! It is nice when all that hard work has been appreciated ;-)

 

Good good job...
I like - i like - i like !!!

 

Very nice! I think those wheels would also look great on some other F cars too, especially my Mondy!

Dave

 

Tomorrow I will upload some more pics, this time with my new programmable distributor and ignition set, looks great, drives simply awesome! Apparently I added another 12bhp today, now that's not something you can boast about all the time!

 

Too large a wheel for that car. Just my opinion. I like the wheel design just not the size. The engine and the rest of the car is fantastic. I'm glad she has a good home.

 

It looks nice but dont you have problems with the balans?

 

No, not at all. I did notice a small amount of understeer though, not much but some.