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Maserati spyder wheel swap.....what a difference!

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  1. beckertb

    beckertb Rookie

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    #1 beckertb, Aug 27, 2004
    Ever since the purchase of our '03 Maserati spyder cambio, we have always been quite disappointed with the tire/wheel combination. Tonight, we installed HRE 547 R's, 19x8, 19x10. The car is totally transformed. Thought I'd share a few pix with before and after.
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    Happy motoring,

    Ben
     
  2. K27

    K27 Karting

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    #2 K27, Aug 27, 2004
    Very nice wheels:)
    one question, are they the same overall diameter ? looks like there is a lot of space between the top of the wheel arch and the tire.
     
  3. 410SA

    410SA F1 Veteran

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    #3 410SA, Aug 27, 2004
    Nice swap. Details on the wheels please (size and tyre details). I had looked at GFG wheels a while back, but they were approx $6,000 from the cheapest source. The local Maserati dealer wanted over $8,000!
     
  4. darth550

    darth550 Six Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 darth550, Aug 27, 2004
    Put a Tubi and some wheels on a Maser and you'll have one of the best kept secrets on the road today!

    DL
     
  5. Maseroche

    Maseroche Karting

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    #5 Maseroche, Aug 28, 2004
    Car and wheels look great.
     
  6. baddogz28

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    #6 baddogz28, Aug 28, 2004
    Great looking Maser with those HRE's...
     
  7. beckertb

    beckertb Rookie

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    #7 beckertb, Aug 28, 2004
    Thanks for the complements, guys.

    The wheels are full polish HRE 547 R's

    Front 19x8.5 with +44 offset
    Rears 19x10 with +50 offset

    Tires are Bridgestone S03's

    Front 235/35/19
    Rear 275/30/19

    The tire/wheel combo are within 0.1" in height both front and rear.

    The car REALLY needs to be lowered about 1.5" Someone PLEASE make a spring for this non skyhook car.

    Also, darth, we removed the rear mufflers and went with stainless bypass pipes within a few weeks of taking delivery of the car. Sounds much better.


    Another picture

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    Ciao,

    Ben
     
  8. damcgee

    damcgee Formula 3

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    #8 damcgee, Aug 28, 2004
    The car is absolutely GORGEOUS!

    Are the new tires smaller in diameter? For some reason, the fender well gap seems more pronounced with the new wheels/tires.
     
  9. larryg

    larryg Karting

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    #9 larryg, Aug 31, 2004
    It's the lower profile rubber...time to lower the car. Looks good.
     
  10. Greg G

    Greg G F1 Rookie

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    #10 Greg G, Aug 31, 2004
    very nice wheels, but she needs to be lowered for sure now.

    You have attained a 4x4 look
     
  11. richard

    richard Formula 3

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    #11 richard, Sep 1, 2004
    Always thought those cars looked best with Kinesis wheels....the multispoke versions have a crisp look on the 3200s...
     

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