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Looking for wheel suggestions for my 360 w/ CS Body

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  1. Texas Turbo

    Texas Turbo Formula Junior

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    Hey all... looking for suggestions from the community.

    Most of y'all have probably seen my recent upgrades but in case not... here's a pic of my 360 with CS Front, sides and rear diffuser. I need new tires so I thought why not consider new wheels as well. CS wheels are the obvious choice, even though I'm not going for a direct CS replica with my build. I still LOVE the wheels I have (19 F / 20 R Ronal wheels) but have always thought that I might want to change them out every once in a while for something different.

    Any suggestions from the crowd? Also attached a REAL CS in Grigio Alloy so you can see what that looks like. Other ideas?

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  2. patina

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    19” CS wheels, hands down.
     
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  3. one4torque

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    What patina said or something from bbs very similar.
     
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  4. 360trev

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    I'm kind of partial to the original central locking nut race rims as fitted on 430 Challenge racers Vs the 5 stud stylistic road going copy of the "real deal" [emoji16]

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  5. 360trev

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  6. Texas Turbo

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    I feel you, Trev... but what's the cost to do it right and where is the end? I have no idea how much the 5 to 1 conversion would be. Plus, one must do big brake kit if you are doing that conversion. Then do I have to start looking at other suspension upgrades to justify those investments? I think that's about $20K at a minimum.

    When I finally started the body conversion I went from getting a "car wash" with my detailer to... "let's just take off the old yellowing clear bra" to pulling some paint then to... "might as well do the CS body kit upgrade I always wanted". Now we are wrapping the whole thing since it is in "better than new" condition.

    Loved the video you and Sam did recently on his youtube channel. We FINALLY got to see a proper review of your car. I think all of us on the forum who like to mod our cars hold yours in the highest of esteem and one of a kind. My car is never going to be at the level of yours. Perhaps none ever will.

    I'm going for a "what if they did a Gentleman's 6-speed CS for the street" vibe. I'm pretty well on the way to that vision but also trying to figure out what's ideal for this build. I don't think I'll track it, I have other cars for that. My goal with this one is to be the best gated 6-speed 360 experience I can build for the street.

    Factory CS wheels seem like the easiest, no brainer move. I am tempted by the forged CS replica wheels SanFran sells on eBay as well... most of the members seems to be happy with those. I can see a slight difference from stock, but I actually like the look as much or more.

    Thanks for the feedback, keep it coming!
     
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  7. mathewr

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  8. KC360 FL

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    CS wheels look great.
    Wheels with the ring of bolts around the rim look very '90ish. Me no likey.
     
  9. clean512

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  10. Texas Turbo

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    #10 Texas Turbo, Jan 31, 2022
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    Yes, always been a fan of the classic 5 spoke design. Been eyeballing yours since you got them. Look bad ass with your big brake kit!!!! As I said above, I really love the current wheels on the car and speaking of being different, NOBODY has those wheels. I have never seen another Ferrari, let alone 360 with those wheels. (Much less on a 6-speed Grigio Alloy 360 with a CS kit and factory carbon seats, plus a ton of other upgrades... I imagine it is the only car in the world like it as it sits.). My car was originally sold in Germany and I believe the first owner did many of the mods that were on the car when I bought it in 2012. I don't think you can even buy those Ronal wheels anywhere today. They are strong a hell... I have no idea how heavy they are but they have survived numerous potholes without a problem.
     
  11. HammerPants

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    I have the 18" 360 Challenge wheels (bought from mathewr here on the forum) on my 360 and love them. You get a tad more sidewall vs the 19" CS wheels (also great) which is helpful on our terrible NC roads. Clean512 those Rotiform wheels look incredible!

    TexasTurbo did you find OEM CS body bits or are they aftermarket? Considering doing the same with mine, but can't stomach OE prices. Looks great!
     
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  12. Texas Turbo

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    OEM. Got everything from www.eurospares.co.uk Not cheap but nothing is in this game. :)
     
  13. clean512

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    Unless you do your own work. I found my front bumper for a fraction of the price but since I'm a jack of all trade and do body work it definitely helps
     
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  14. EhellGuapo

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    I've got a set of these on the way. I ordered them in October and they're still not here but should arrive in the next couple of weeks or so. Probably not the lightest choice but I like the look and I'll get something else for a lightweight option in the future. Carbon wheels will be a real option in the next few years.


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  15. Texas Turbo

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    Those will look great... please post pics when you get them mounted up!
     
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  16. clean512

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    Can't go wrong with HRE. Or cheaper BC forged
     
  17. Texas Turbo

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    Fact... ALWAYS been a fan of HRE wheels but dang they are not cheap!!! I will look into BC Forged, haven't heard of the before.
     
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  19. clean512

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    Was gonna do these from bc forged before my rotiform wheels. But wanted something built and made in the states. But these can be made in any size. This model was my favorite in there 1pc . These are about 3800$
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  20. Texas Turbo

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    These look amazing! Congrats on a great looking 360.
     
  21. Texas Turbo

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    Those are nice too... much like the newer BBS style. Speaking of BBS wheels, the ever popular LM looks good on 360s as well!

    So many options.

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  22. boostedt0y

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  23. Texas Turbo

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    Okay, I have made a decision. I AM going to change my wheels... will take a few weeks to get it all together but of course I'll post pics on the forum once it is done. Thanks so much for the input, I'm excited to see how it comes out but I'm pretty sure I'm going to really like it!
     
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