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What's the purpose of the rubber piece inside the 355 rims?

Discussion in '348/355' started by GrigioGuy, Sep 17, 2008.

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  1. GrigioGuy

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    #1 GrigioGuy, Sep 17, 2008
    It doesn't seem to actually touch anything other than the rim. What's the purpose?
     
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  3. GrigioGuy

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    #3 GrigioGuy, Sep 17, 2008
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    Yeah, that's the one.

    Can't see how it does anything, but ok. I was wondering because some of my 355 wheels came with them and some didn't. I just gathered the ones I had and put them on the 4 fronts.

    Is it going to stay on at speed? The spacer isn't quite large enough to cover that ring. I suppose nobody's had any problems with the rubber moving?
     
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    #4 PAP 348, Sep 17, 2008
    I can only assume they stay on at speed and they dont move mate. :):)

    The guys that have played with them will soon tell you all you need to know about them. :):)
     
  5. ferrari.ace

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    #5 ferrari.ace, Sep 18, 2008

    PAP is right!!

    I can save you a bundle though, if you're interested?

    I have a set for sale in my Ebay store. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FERRARI-355-18-SPEEDLINE-RIM-WHEEL-SEAL-RINGS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742Q2em153Q2el1262QQcategoryZ43958QQihZ008QQitemZ180279970317
     
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    #6 PAP 348, Sep 18, 2008
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    #7 ferrari.ace, Sep 18, 2008
    PAP,

    USPS Priority International shipping to Australia is $11.95 USD. You'll have them in a week!

    Hit my Paypal and i'll send them out today!


    Adam
     
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    #8 PAP 348, Sep 18, 2008

    Thanks for the offer Adam!! :D:D

    If I had 355 wheels I would jump on it, but I dont. :p:p

    I would buy them, throw them on the shelf and by the time I get around to using them, they would be rock hard with age and good for nothing!! :p:p

    Thanks again though mate. ;);)
     
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    #9 ferrari.ace, Sep 18, 2008
    LOL!!!


    Tillman,

    Step up! $45.00 shipped to your front door in the Lone Star State of TEXAS!!!
     
  10. angelis

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    #10 angelis, Sep 18, 2008
    Too late!!!

    It's mine. :D

    Let me know the shipping cost and I'll send you payment.
     
  11. gothspeed

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    #11 gothspeed, Sep 18, 2008
    It does actually serve a purpose. As Pap mentioned, it was put on there to seal out water from the interface between the wheel and the rotor interface to prevent corrosion of the magnesium wheel.

    Hill Engineering has made 355 specific wheels spacers that are larger in diameter to meet the seal on the wheel and maintain its design function.

    http://www.ricambiamerica.com/product_info.php?cPath=600_545&products_id=224434

    Dang, you scored Sy :D!!!!!
     
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    #12 285ferrari, Sep 18, 2008
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    #13 gothspeed, Sep 18, 2008
    Nope :)!!! I have Hill 15mm '355 only' spacers in the rear ..... though in retrospect 11mm would probably be better..... :eek:
     
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    #14 ferrari.ace, Sep 18, 2008
    Thanks Sy,

    I sent you an invoice.


    Adam
     

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