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246 Wheel's, Bolt pattern and offset

Discussion in '206/246' started by stiness101, Jul 11, 2006.

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  1. stiness101

    stiness101 Rookie

    Jul 11, 2006
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    #1 stiness101, Jul 11, 2006
    Hey, i was wondering if anyone knows of any old classic wheels that will fit a 246 Dino? I was trying to find maybe some 15" classic ferrari/fiat wheels that might fit the car so it is easier to find higher performance tires. If that doesnt work, does anyone know the Bolt pattern and offset of wheels on a Dino? thanks for any help.
     
  2. AusDino

    AusDino Formula Junior

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    #2 AusDino, Jul 11, 2006
    Try looking at post http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=135100631&postcount=13
    John Corbani has a nice diagram of offsets and sizes. 16" optional 308gtb/s rims fit also.
     
  3. Crawler

    Crawler F1 Veteran

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    #3 Crawler, Jul 11, 2006
    Not sure about the bolt pattern and offset, but according to the attached handy web tire size calculator, a 215/55-16 is identical in radius, circumference, etc. to the stock 205/70-14. This would therefore appear to be the ideal "Plus 2" tire size. Since it's only 1 cm. wider that stock, I wouldn't think there would be any interference problems.

    http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
     
  4. stiness101

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    #4 stiness101, Jul 11, 2006
    ahh ok thanks guys. Currently the car has a 225/55/14 on the stock wheels and im trying to find a good decent performing replacement. There is nothing really in the 14"s so i was thinking of getting some new wheels. I noticed that John's car has gotti wheels. Is there anywhere to buy those in the U.S.? I was trying to find some wheels other then the star 308 ones because i dont think it fits the Dino very well.
     
  5. need4speed

    need4speed Formula 3

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    #5 need4speed, Jul 13, 2006
  6. John Corbani

    John Corbani Formula 3
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    #6 John Corbani, Jul 13, 2006
    The current Gotti 55C is similar in construction to what I have. 16" diameter, 8" wide in front, 8.5" wide in rear, 4" offset on both. 5" offset would be better in rear. 205/55 tires perfect in front, largest that will not hit or rub somewhere. 225/50 perfect handling match in rear. Same as many later 3XX rear engine Ferraris. I drive on some bumpy roads and question going to much larger wheels. Car is very light and ride would be awful stiff with shorter sidewalls. Pretty stiff now compared to 14" wheels. More in my "Dino Saga 051009"

    John
     
  7. Gary@Ronal

    Gary@Ronal Karting

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    #7 Gary@Ronal, Jul 13, 2006
    Ronal USA can build you a set w. custom offsets, etc.
    www.ronalusa.com
    INDEX of CARS SECTION, Ferrari
    in Huntington Beach, Ca 800-899-1212
     

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