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  1. Chiaro_Slag

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    #3 steve f, Oct 8, 2004
    are they the 348 wheels that was on the japanese cars
     
  4. Steve Magnusson

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    #4 Steve Magnusson, Oct 8, 2004
    They do look great! (modern vs classic)

    It was reported that they're used on the special edition Japanese 512TR and a rare option on the 348/348 competizione:

    http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32161

    Jerry -- Did the Seller have 2 sets available as in the original jpeg? Were/are new lugbolts required? What size tires are you running? (I was very disappointed that I couldn't find a wider rear tire for the stock 16" wheels.)
     
  5. zsnnf

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    #5 zsnnf, Oct 8, 2004
    Those wheels and tires give the car a completely different look. Great choice.

    Rick
     
  6. Chiaro_Slag

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    #6 Chiaro_Slag, Oct 8, 2004
    Here are the vital stats :

    They are found under Ferrari part number 149552 for the front wheel and 149553 for the rear.

    The wheels are made by Speedline and are 18", compared to the stock 16".

    The tires are Michilin Pilot Sports and are :

    Rear : 295/35/18
    Front : 235/40/18

    I got them brand new off ebay from this company (Dennis McCann) :

    http://allferrariparts.com/parts_list.cfm

    I got front and rear spacers from Hill Engineering :

    http://www.customferrariparts.com/homemainferrari.htm

    Click on "wheel spacers" on the left margin. He has a set for this - The four spacers and 20 lug bolts. I can't say enough good things about the quality of his parts - The spacers were machined to perfection.
     
  7. Scott85

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  8. Steve Magnusson

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    #8 Steve Magnusson, Oct 8, 2004
    Thanks for the data Jerry -- 295s could only make the back of a TR look even more menacing (interesting that even McCann had the description a little wrong in that eBay auction -- I think).
     
  9. Chiaro_Slag

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    #9 Chiaro_Slag, Oct 8, 2004
    Yes - I like those also - Don't think they were ever on a production F-Car though.
     
  10. Chiaro_Slag

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    #10 Chiaro_Slag, Oct 8, 2004
    Yes - I think that he had the description wrong for which cars the rims came on.
     
  11. ag512bbi

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    #11 ag512bbi, Oct 9, 2004
    Jerry,
    Are those off a 512TR Special?? Those are Beautiful wheels!!!! WOW. I really like them. They look great on your car!
     
  12. Tipo815

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    #12 Tipo815, Oct 9, 2004
    Very nice Jerry! Really updates the look of the car. Now you have no excuses from coming on the FDC drives. The "old tires" story won't fly anymore! :)
     
  13. Chiaro_Slag

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    #13 Chiaro_Slag, Oct 9, 2004
    Thanks Armen!! Yes, they were some kind of wheels on Japanese 512TR's and 348 Competizione. :)

    Thanks Jeffrey - See ya at the next drive! ;)
     
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    #14 blu328gts, Oct 9, 2004
    Great choice, Jerry! Makes for a really nice look, not to mention the ability to put some serious rubber on the ground!!
     
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    #15 riverflyer, Oct 9, 2004
    Jerry, looks great, did handling improve noticable?
     
  16. damcgee

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    #16 damcgee, Oct 9, 2004
    Get us a picture showing off those wide rear tires!
     
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    #17 Flat 12, Oct 9, 2004
    The wheels look nice. Did you go up to 18" wheels and if you did what size tires did you use? Is there any clearance problems.
     
  18. Chiaro_Slag

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    #18 Chiaro_Slag, Oct 10, 2004
    The wheels are made by Speedline and are 18", compared to the stock 16".

    The tires are Michilin Pilot Sports and are :

    Rear : 295/35/18
    Front : 235/40/18

    No clearance problems at all.
     
  19. Chiaro_Slag

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    #19 Chiaro_Slag, Oct 10, 2004
    The handling has improved with a big difference in braking - Mainly because the car was still running on the original 16 year old tires!
     
  20. cinquevalvole

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    #20 cinquevalvole, Oct 10, 2004
    Jerry, very nice on your car. The stock rims look artless in comparison.
    Wondering how far the driving is improved by switching from 16" to 18" wheels.
     
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    #21 Flat 12, Oct 14, 2004
    Are these the same wheels as the Blue TR in the above pics.
     
  22. Chiaro_Slag

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    #22 Chiaro_Slag, Oct 14, 2004
    No - They are both made by speedlines. The ones on my TR are actually on a few TR's and the 348 Competizione.

    The Speedlines on the black TR are aftermarket. I believe they are also 18".

    The ones on my car, the center portion of the wheel are identical to the 512TR.
     

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