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Discussion in '348/355' started by notoboy, Mar 9, 2006.

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  1. notoboy

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    #1 notoboy, Mar 9, 2006
    I've thought about custom wheels, but decided against it bc I like the stock ones, but they aren't flush with the fenders like trick, aftermarket wheels generally are.

    Anyone know much about getting spacers for stock 355 wheels to make them flush with the fenders without interfering with the suspension or steering geometry???

    Thanks,
    David
     
  2. BT

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    #2 BT, Mar 9, 2006
    I think I read that you can use 15 mm type 1 spacers on all four wheels. Check with either Paul Hill or Daiel Pass at Ricambi (JackRusselRacing) to make sure. I got some spacers made by Paul Hill through Ricambi for my 348. Nice quality product. Also, as someone pointed out in another thread the type 1 spacers have the advatage of being able to retorque the wheel bolts without removing the wheel like the type 2 spacers require.
    BT
     
  3. GordonF355

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    #3 GordonF355, Mar 9, 2006
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    I have the 15mm spacers all the way around with the wider tires on the stock rims and it looks awesome! Really fills out the wheelwells nicely! I bought mine from Ricambi.
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  4. LOUISR1

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    #4 LOUISR1, Mar 9, 2006
    I've also been looking for spacers. Does any have any contact info for Ricambi or Jack Russell? I tried searching the web and could not find anything.
     
  5. J. Salmon

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    #5 J. Salmon, Mar 9, 2006
  6. LetsJet

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    #6 LetsJet, Mar 9, 2006
    What size tires did you go with?
     
  7. 4retr

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    #7 4retr, Mar 9, 2006
    If you go with the spacers, do you need new longer bolts?
    BTW is there any noticable difference in cornering or tracking?

    Thanks
     
  8. Tipo815

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    #8 Tipo815, Mar 9, 2006
    I have a very good friend with 15mm spacers all the way around. While it looks aggressive and improves the appearance considerably I think 15mm is too much. It pushes the tire to the very outside of the wheel well. In my opinion it does not look correct. I think 10mm would be perfect.
     
  9. F355Bob

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    #9 F355Bob, Mar 10, 2006
    I have had the rear 15mm spacers on my stock rims with 295 rear tires for 3 years with no problem. I got mine from H&R. You will need longer bolts which they supplied.
     
  10. GordonF355

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    #10 GordonF355, Mar 10, 2006
    the tires are Kumho Extas and sizes are 245's in the front and 295/35/18 in the rear. The spacers are 15mm on all 4 corners and now the car looks as it was really meant to look. cornering and traction are great - have not noticed any negative effects so far. Yes you will need to order longer bolts (from Ricambi) when you order the spacers.
    well worth it!
    gordon
     
  11. chaa

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    #11 chaa, Mar 11, 2006
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  12. GordonF355

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    #12 GordonF355, Mar 11, 2006
    nice pics Chaa! By the way, Chaa was my inspiration on going with the same Kumhos and the spacers as well... Oh yeah and also the Capristo with test pipes... Thanks !
    gordon
     
  13. chaa

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    #13 chaa, Mar 12, 2006
    I hope we all inspire each other dude :)
     

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