Thanks for the heads up, Alfredo. I'm just sorry they gave you so much aggravation. Sounds like they should be banned from ebay, regardless of the names they use.
Alredo- I just looked at your avatar in full size and that is one gorgeous car. That color really makes the lines stand out. Very impressive. Congratulations. Taz Terry Phillips
Well, I have tried first to have them work with me, to no avail, of course, then I have tried to alert e-bay of what kind of seller they are, but that is also something easier said than done and I came to the conclusion it is so by design. It is very misleading to look at their satisfaction rating and see that it is 99% positive, when in fact all the negative comments are simply not logged in. Anyway, if anyone has trouble with balancing those rims, I can point out what the problem was on mine.
Thanks, I do not have pictures with the 19" rims yet, but I will post them as soon as mange to get a few good shots.
After 11 years....what was the final result or decision for the tires?... I am considering 19R for my 456 and I really would like to know if anyone did them...
Lots of owners with NF2s on their 456/456Ms. MPSS tires 255/35 19 F and 345/30 19 R with rear spacers. Narrower 19s can use stock 575M sizes of 255/35 19 F and 305/30 19 rear. V8 wheels not recommended. Too narrow.
Hi Tazandjan, thanks for the immediate replay...(after the 12 years - I was considering the 430 wheels with these tires: ( 245/35-19) Front - Rolling Diameter: 662.1 (-1.06%) ( 305/30-19) Rear, - Rolling Diameter: 665.6 (-1.06%) OR ( 295/30-19) Rear, - Rolling Diameter: 661, (0.15%) Are you saying that the 430 are NOT good for the 456? the 575M are too similar to the ones I have on... I also like the NF2s, but they are difficult to be found. Any suggestion?
No suggestions, except the F430 wheels are an inch too narrow in front. So, no, I would not recommend them. Tires should work fine if you decide to do it. Handling is likely to be pushed (play on words) to more understeer with the narrower front wheels.
Hi Tifosi66, I am considering to change my wheels to 19 for my 1995 456. I like 2 models, really similar looking, the 430 and Novitec NF. I read all great notes on this chat and I was wondering if: 1. Are there other wheels that should I consider similar looking with a better fit for my car? (I don't like the 550-575-610...) 2. Do you know the specific Novitec that could fit with 456? 3. Considering that the best will be without spacers, but it seems impossible, which wheel would you use (obviously with the right tires)? Ciao A
Factory F430 Wheels are too narrow in the front! They are only 7.5in wide and not rated for the weight of a front engine GT. NF2 wheels fit with a spacer in the rear. Wheel choice is personal. My favorite in no particular order: OEM 19in modular Hamann PG2 or PG3 HRE P107 (no spacers needed) NF2 BBS Fi-R (?) From a strictly performance standpoint the best would likely be either HRE or BBS Fi-R, as they are both forged and lighter/stronger than OEM. Neither should require spacers either. There is a gentleman selling his Fi-R wheels in the classified section; I know the rears fit without the need for any spacers. I never worked out the numbers for the front but they would most definitely not require spacers.... However the very low offsets may be too aggressive and stick out? Sorry I’m not as familiar with range of offsets 456 can use.
