20 inch wheels on 430 | FerrariChat

20 inch wheels on 430

Discussion in '360/430' started by Russell996, Jan 1, 2011.

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

  1. Russell996

    Russell996 Formula 3

    Sep 24, 2010
    2,263
    New Forest UK
    Full Name:
    Russell
    #1 Russell996, Jan 1, 2011
    Last edited: Jan 1, 2011
    Has any one done this, positive or negative effect on handling/looks and what makes of wheels?
     
  2. Juri

    Juri Formula Junior
    BANNED

    Mar 15, 2010
    604
    Houston, TX
    Full Name:
    Juri
  3. SSR

    SSR Formula 3

    Jun 14, 2007
    1,134
    You will loose some suspension performance with 20"s but if you use Michelin Pilot sport cups,Pirelli Corsa or Pirelli Trofeo you will have a nice handling and looking F car ...
     
  4. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jul 19, 2008
    39,169
    Clarksville, Tennessee
    Full Name:
    Terry H Phillips
  5. C4YES

    C4YES Formula Junior

    Apr 7, 2008
    992
    Orange County, CA
    Full Name:
    Todd
    +2. I was gonna say the same Terry, but didnt have time to find pics. The NF3 wheels are beautiful. Got to look at them/examine while I was at Novitec, Germany and they are really well made/designed. The best wheel for the 430 hands down. I do love some of the AV1 wheels but with those there is a fine line between pimped out and cool...
     
  6. Russell996

    Russell996 Formula 3

    Sep 24, 2010
    2,263
    New Forest UK
    Full Name:
    Russell
    Are they a direct replacement or are other changes needed to accommodate the extra inch! Have to say they look great.
     
  7. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jul 19, 2008
    39,169
    Clarksville, Tennessee
    Full Name:
    Terry H Phillips
    Russell- Direct fit, Ferrari only applications. Expensive, though. There was a used set in FerrariAds recently. Those would look good on my 575M, which currently has NF2s.

    599 NF3s will not fit. 114.3mm bolt circle vs 430's 108 mm.

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
  8. Streetking

    Streetking Formula Junior

    Jan 20, 2005
    263
    Austin, TX.
    Full Name:
    SW
    #8 Streetking, Jan 2, 2011
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
  9. blackbolt22

    blackbolt22 F1 Veteran
    Silver Subscribed

    Sep 25, 2007
    5,808
    Boca Raton, FL
    Full Name:
    Mr. Anderson
    I think the 430 can handle the 20s front and rear aesthetically quite well but carbon ceramic brakes help a lot. I cannot offer a comment on handling characteristics.
     
  10. Russell996

    Russell996 Formula 3

    Sep 24, 2010
    2,263
    New Forest UK
    Full Name:
    Russell
    Pics look great, what make are the wheels?
     
  11. Streetking

    Streetking Formula Junior

    Jan 20, 2005
    263
    Austin, TX.
    Full Name:
    SW
    HRE..
     
  12. PbPedis

    PbPedis Formula Junior

    May 6, 2007
    710
    Ontario, Canada
    Full Name:
    Dennis
    #12 PbPedis, Jan 3, 2011
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    +1 on the Novitecs. I have had mine on the track with the 20" and handling is superb, although I can't compare the experience with the OEM 19" wheels.
    Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  13. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jul 19, 2008
    39,169
    Clarksville, Tennessee
    Full Name:
    Terry H Phillips
    Dennis- Would have loved the NF3s on my car, but could not swing the $10K+ for wheels alone. Those look great on your car, and I am normally a silver wheel kind of guy. Even us old farts recognize something pretty, though.

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
  14. PbPedis

    PbPedis Formula Junior

    May 6, 2007
    710
    Ontario, Canada
    Full Name:
    Dennis
    Thanks Terry. Fortunately, my car came with them. I wouldn't pay that kind of money for wheels either but to the previous owner (Tony Kanaan), it's just pocket change.
     
  15. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jul 19, 2008
    39,169
    Clarksville, Tennessee
    Full Name:
    Terry H Phillips
    Dennis- I learned how to break in high performance cars from an Indy car driver, so your car should be pretty much indestructible. Breaking in consists of gradually increasing rpm at relatively low power settings and high rpm until redline is reached after several months. Lathes in the parts without putting a lot of stress on the bearings and valve train. Have used that technique for over a decade and it results in a car you just cannot break without mechanically over-revving it on a bad downshift, and that is impossible on F1 F430s.

    Congratulations on a great choice. $14K or so worth of wheels and tires just made the deal sweeter.

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
  16. fcardesire

    fcardesire Karting

    Aug 7, 2007
    63
    Greater LA
    Full Name:
    Frank M.
    Novitec's look awesome. No argument there. But aren't they kind of heavy? I've picked up a couple of Novitec wheels and even the 19s NF2's were heavy as heck. Can't imagine what the 20's weigh.
     
  17. Streetking

    Streetking Formula Junior

    Jan 20, 2005
    263
    Austin, TX.
    Full Name:
    SW
    Have them on the 599, they are bricks. HREs are much lighter...
     
  18. PbPedis

    PbPedis Formula Junior

    May 6, 2007
    710
    Ontario, Canada
    Full Name:
    Dennis
    The mods that TK did definitely made the deal sweeter, but I paid a premium for this car compared to what the going rate was for similar mileage & model year F430s. I think this was basic a Sunday cruiser for TK. Hey TK6, if you're reading this, feel free to chime in, and if you still have that Scud but are thinking of selling it, let me know!!
     

Share This Page