Barchetta wheels....

Bill · 09-22-2011, 10:38 PM

First wheel mounted, will take better pictures and post.

cheers,

Bill

Barry · 09-23-2011, 01:16 AM

Very nice.

champagne612 · 09-23-2011, 01:22 AM

New shoes

575Superamerica · 09-23-2011, 03:28 AM

Where did you get them

Are they chromed?

I bought a used banged up 19 modular on ebay and had it reconditioned but the barrel seal with the wheel (Two piece wheel) wont make an airtight seal. The wheel guy is having a very dificult time finding a new barrel. Any suggestions?

KonaDog06 · 09-23-2011, 05:28 AM

575Superamerica
There is no "seal" for air between the barrel and the center section of the wheel on a 19" modular. All the air is sealed within the barrel of the wheel and the tire. There is a machined contact surface between the center section and the barrel.
On the barrel there is an inner machined boss that the center section sets into, the twenty screws go through the center section and into the boss on the barrel.
Possibly the barrel and the tire are not making a good seal?
Just trying to help understand problem so possibly someone can help.
Bill
FL

575Superamerica · 09-23-2011, 05:57 AM

The leak was between the two metal parts.

I am not sure if they take the two pieces apart but the wheel restorer said that there was not enough material to mate up the two parts together after the machining process.

Who knows? Maybe they damaged the machined boss on the barrell?

Thanks

tazandjan · 09-23-2011, 07:01 AM

SA- What Bill was saying is there is no pressurized air where the two pieces of the wheel meet, so that cannot be causing a leak. All the pressurized air is contained in the one piece barrel/hoop. A new tire valve would be the next thing I would try.

Bill- Great looking wheels. Will dress up your car.

575Superamerica · 09-23-2011, 08:05 AM

They say a picture is worth a thousand words

It took alot of soapy water sprayed all around to notice the actual source of the leak

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tazandjan · 09-23-2011, 11:57 AM

SA- Whoo, looks like I was full of crap. Plus the valve is in the bolt on section, too. Should have looked.

Bill · 09-23-2011, 06:59 PM

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They say a picture is worth a thousand words

It took alot of soapy water sprayed all around to notice the actual source of the leak

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I'm the least technical guy on this form so don't laugh...
Is it posable that something is out of round ?
Bill
Yes they Are chromed ... SA

57Fiorano · 09-23-2011, 08:16 PM

What a difference Bill...

KonaDog06 · 09-24-2011, 04:49 AM

Guys, the only thing that can be happening here is that there must be a pin hole or crack through the barrel in some way at that point. Taz, the tire valve goes into the boss and through to the inner barrel where the sensor resides.
Air does not travel around behind that boss where the machined surface is.
Pictures are good and show the boss behind where the center section mounts. I have had these apart and in my hands.
Bill
FL

575Superamerica · 09-24-2011, 05:21 AM

Bill

The $64,000 question-- where did you get the modulars.

Ricambi at a discounted price wants $3,700 for a front 19 " modular.

If the wheel restorer can't find a replacement barrell I will get a 550 18" to use as an temporary spare.

The trials and tribulations of owning an exotic.

KonaDog06 · 09-24-2011, 07:36 AM

Try Chris, he was accurate and fair. Location, Tampa, FL.
Bill
Exoticar Auto Inc.
Chris Knoppe
(727) 430-3997
www.exoticarauto.com

tazandjan · 09-24-2011, 10:23 AM

Bill- OK, I am not full of crap. I am so confused. I have found about 2 or 3 loose wheels for folks, but it is hit and miss on E-Bay and other locations.

SA- Try these guys. They have used wheels for sale and advertise Superamerica wheels for less than $1K.

Wheel Collision Center FERRARI F430 SPIDER 456M 550 BARCHETTA CONVERTIBLE MARANELLO 575M SUPERAMERICA 599 GTB FIORANO 612 TESTAROSSA CALIFORNIA Alloy Wheels OEM OE Original Factory Ferrari Aluminum Wheels Philadelphia PA NJ NY MD DE CT VA MA OH DC NC

Also, I would buy a valve repair kit for less than $10 and replace all the seals on that valve. Worth a try. This kit fits all Beru TPMS tire valves.

SMP/STANDARD TPM1090K Tire Pressure Sensor/Part | eBay

575Superamerica · 09-24-2011, 11:27 AM

Taz

Thanks for the info

Bill · 09-25-2011, 07:44 PM

Here are a few pics First day out for a ride.

Got to say I love em !

Going into the garage, or crossing a parking lot, when I see them I smile.

cheers,

Bill

tazandjan · 09-25-2011, 07:56 PM

Bill- They look very nice and sets are very hard to find.

308 GTB · 09-25-2011, 08:05 PM

They look great Bill!

Barry

Bill · 09-25-2011, 09:47 PM

Thanks guys !

Bill

09-22-2011, 10:38 PM	#1
Bill Owner Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles Ferrari Life Posts: 126 Name: Bill	Barchetta wheels.... First wheel mounted, will take better pictures and post. cheers, Bill Attached Images

09-23-2011, 01:16 AM	#2
Barry Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 3,256	Very nice. Barry Ferrari's: 360 Modena F1, 308 GT4 Other Italians: Ducati 916, Ducati 848 DD's: RR Sport, BMW 645ci, BMW 1200GS Adv.

09-23-2011, 01:22 AM	#3
champagne612 Owner Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St Louis Ferrari Life Posts: 4,631 Name: Doug	New shoes 612 Nuvolari 16M Grigio Ferro

09-23-2011, 07:01 AM	#7
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	SA- What Bill was saying is there is no pressurized air where the two pieces of the wheel meet, so that cannot be causing a leak. All the pressurized air is contained in the one piece barrel/hoop. A new tire valve would be the next thing I would try. Bill- Great looking wheels. Will dress up your car. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

09-23-2011, 08:05 AM	#8
575Superamerica Owner Join Date: May 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 17	They say a picture is worth a thousand words It took alot of soapy water sprayed all around to notice the actual source of the leak Last edited by 575Superamerica; 09-23-2011 at 08:10 AM.

09-23-2011, 03:28 AM	#4
575Superamerica Owner Join Date: May 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 17	Where did you get them Are they chromed? I bought a used banged up 19 modular on ebay and had it reconditioned but the barrel seal with the wheel (Two piece wheel) wont make an airtight seal. The wheel guy is having a very dificult time finding a new barrel. Any suggestions?

09-23-2011, 05:28 AM	#5
KonaDog06 Owner Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Florida Ferrari Life Posts: 51 Name: Bill	575Superamerica There is no "seal" for air between the barrel and the center section of the wheel on a 19" modular. All the air is sealed within the barrel of the wheel and the tire. There is a machined contact surface between the center section and the barrel. On the barrel there is an inner machined boss that the center section sets into, the twenty screws go through the center section and into the boss on the barrel. Possibly the barrel and the tire are not making a good seal? Just trying to help understand problem so possibly someone can help. Bill FL

09-23-2011, 05:57 AM	#6
575Superamerica Owner Join Date: May 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 17	The leak was between the two metal parts. I am not sure if they take the two pieces apart but the wheel restorer said that there was not enough material to mate up the two parts together after the machining process. Who knows? Maybe they damaged the machined boss on the barrell? Thanks

09-23-2011, 11:57 AM	#9
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	SA- Whoo, looks like I was full of crap. Plus the valve is in the bolt on section, too. Should have looked. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

09-23-2011, 08:16 PM	#11
57Fiorano Owner Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Utah Ferrari Life Posts: 11 Name: Kevin	What a difference Bill...

09-24-2011, 04:49 AM	#12
KonaDog06 Owner Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Florida Ferrari Life Posts: 51 Name: Bill	Guys, the only thing that can be happening here is that there must be a pin hole or crack through the barrel in some way at that point. Taz, the tire valve goes into the boss and through to the inner barrel where the sensor resides. Air does not travel around behind that boss where the machined surface is. Pictures are good and show the boss behind where the center section mounts. I have had these apart and in my hands. Bill FL

09-24-2011, 05:21 AM	#13
575Superamerica Owner Join Date: May 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 17	Bill The $64,000 question-- where did you get the modulars. Ricambi at a discounted price wants $3,700 for a front 19 " modular. If the wheel restorer can't find a replacement barrell I will get a 550 18" to use as an temporary spare. The trials and tribulations of owning an exotic. Last edited by 575Superamerica; 09-24-2011 at 08:00 AM.

09-24-2011, 07:36 AM	#14
KonaDog06 Owner Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Florida Ferrari Life Posts: 51 Name: Bill	Try Chris, he was accurate and fair. Location, Tampa, FL. Bill Exoticar Auto Inc. Chris Knoppe (727) 430-3997 www.exoticarauto.com

09-24-2011, 10:23 AM	#15
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	Bill- OK, I am not full of crap. I am so confused. I have found about 2 or 3 loose wheels for folks, but it is hit and miss on E-Bay and other locations. SA- Try these guys. They have used wheels for sale and advertise Superamerica wheels for less than $1K. Wheel Collision Center FERRARI F430 SPIDER 456M 550 BARCHETTA CONVERTIBLE MARANELLO 575M SUPERAMERICA 599 GTB FIORANO 612 TESTAROSSA CALIFORNIA Alloy Wheels OEM OE Original Factory Ferrari Aluminum Wheels Philadelphia PA NJ NY MD DE CT VA MA OH DC NC Also, I would buy a valve repair kit for less than $10 and replace all the seals on that valve. Worth a try. This kit fits all Beru TPMS tire valves. SMP/STANDARD TPM1090K Tire Pressure Sensor/Part \| eBay Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

09-24-2011, 11:27 AM	#16
575Superamerica Owner Join Date: May 2011 Ferrari Life Posts: 17	Taz Thanks for the info

09-25-2011, 07:44 PM	#17
Bill Owner Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles Ferrari Life Posts: 126 Name: Bill	My new Barchetta wheels....(not on a lift ) Here are a few pics First day out for a ride. Got to say I love em ! Going into the garage, or crossing a parking lot, when I see them I smile. cheers, Bill Attached Images

09-25-2011, 07:56 PM	#18
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	Bill- They look very nice and sets are very hard to find. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

09-25-2011, 08:05 PM	#19
308 GTB Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Jersey Ferrari Life Posts: 406 Name: Barry	They look great Bill! Barry

09-25-2011, 09:47 PM	#20
Bill Owner Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles Ferrari Life Posts: 126 Name: Bill	Thanks guys ! Bill

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