Another what wheel is this thread

I have them, too. Love'em, but they were on when I bought it. I've read on here that they came from a company in Florida that had poor customer service. Don't know if they are still available but I'm sure someone here will have that information.
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Mmmm, I'm going to say that looks like the Beyern 5, but it's kind of hard to tell from that angle.

 

Okay, now that I've seen the closeup I don't think it is the Beyern 5. I do not believe that wheel was ever offered as a real or faux 3-piece.

 

Those are the fake 3 piece Chinese wheels that have been on ebay from some company that comes and goes. They look nice but consider the source.

 

Take a look at this thread...here's those rims

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=130535&highlight=chinese+wheels

 

The wheels are fake? What does that mean?

 

That they aren't 3 piece modular wheels...the bolts that look like they are holding the modular wheels together are just welded on.

 

Where is that information? These have been on my 348 at least 7 years and there is no clear coat issue as on the link you posted.

 

What information do you want to know?

 

That they are not truly modular. I appreciate your input, by the way.

 

Oh OK, any one who has seen them or who owns them could tell you they aren't modular. You just find a picture of the back side of the rim and you will see no nuts on the other side of the bolts. It's a one piece wheel. I do like the look, but I'm just not going to run a Chinese wheel on my Ferrari. I have not heard of any first hand wheel failures with these wheels, but I have seen wheel failures happen with cheap quality rims.

If I were you I would spend just a little more and get a factory Ferrari wheel like a 360, 355 or 360 modular wheel. I've been using the 355 wheel. Many guys here have used these options on their cars. You can get used 360 wheels for $1500-$2500 and a little more for the modular wheels. Here's a link to a set of 360 modulars on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/18-OEM-FERRARI-360-2PC-MODULAR-WHEELS-ALL-SEASON-TIRES-F360-F430-MODENA-SPIDER-/170726522894?hash=item27c018000e&item=170726522894&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

 

Thanks a bunch, Brent. Peace of mind is everything.

 

Here's one more for 355 wheels. I should mention some of the people who put the 360 wheels on their car have the inside of hub machined down on the rear 360 wheels a little as they tend to stick out past the fender too much. You can search the threads to find out how much.

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=6653

 

Thanks again. The Brotherhood comes through once more. I knew there had been problems with the dealer, but not that these might be unsafe. My girls are garaged for the winter here but I'll be gearing up for a switch on the 348 in the Spring. Your help to me and the original poster is much appreciated!

 

Your welcome. My mechanic laughs at me because I have tried no less than 4 different sets of wheels on my 348. A wheel fetish he says, haa haa. Anyway I have probably wasted more time and money on wheels, spacers and lug bolts over the past 4 years than most. If you ever have any questions about them just PM me.

 

I will. My mechanic is a well-respected FChat guy (as was the previous owner - much of my pre-purchase due diligence was reading his posts here) but we have never discussed the wheels.

 

That's funny Brent! You and I have the same disease. When I look at the final cost for both the CCWs and the Advans + 2 sets of tires that I bought this year, I could have had another major done on the car. In the end, vanity is my worst enemy.

Take care!

-Greg

P.S. If anyone is interested in the black CCW C10 wheels that are shown on my car, send me a PM. I've got them for sale and will probably let them go for a very attractive price. More pics in my Album (go to my Fchat profile page to access the album.)

 

Ah yes Greg, I looked at your photos. You definitely have the "Bug" too! It's a happy habit

 

I think Brent should put BBS wheels on his car. And possibly add a Challenge steering wheel to match his grills

 

Sell that stuff on flea bay Broooo