575M with 550 Wheels

tazandjan · 12-30-2011, 01:32 PM

The longer these cars are in the hands of clueless dealers, the more weird combinations we see. First 575M I have seen with normal 550 wheels. Already have one with the Barchetta modulars, so now two with 550 wheels.

Ferraridriver · 12-30-2011, 01:52 PM

I would sure want to check if those wheels are aluminum and not the recalled magnesium wheels.

JayG · 12-30-2011, 02:00 PM

That car looks 4wd it's so high in the air.

tazandjan · 12-31-2011, 08:05 AM

Jay- It is on a raised, rotating platform, which makes it look even more raised.

BubbaChuck · 12-31-2011, 08:52 PM

Hi Terry-

This is the same 575 with the 550 barchetta wheels that you mentioned a while back. Bill gave me a heads up about the wheels since he knew I was looking for the barchetta wheels for my 550 for quite some time. I worked out the trade with this dealer and sent him my 550 OEM wheels (not the recalled ones) + some cash for his barchetta wheels.

Now my dilemma is whether to mount these or keep the 19" 575 modulars I have on the car right now...

Regards,
Duane

tazandjan · 12-31-2011, 09:14 PM

Duane- Sounds like you are pretty good at making a deal. Personally, there are no better OEM wheels for any Maranello than the 19" modulars. I would keep those and sell the 18" modulars, which are worth about $6K and are hard to find. The 19" 575M modulars are also hard to find, since they are desired by 456, 456M, 550, and 575M owners.

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BubbaChuck · 01-01-2012, 10:33 PM

Thanks Terry - happy new year to you as well - I posted in the intro section to say hello.

It is a tough choice between the 19 modulars and the 18 barchettas. I like the look of the 19 modulars a bit more, but my purist side is telling me to keep the barchetta set that is accurate for the 550. Unfortunately I can't afford to keep a 6-7K set of wheels just sitting there so I will most likely sell one set.

Bill · 01-07-2012, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BubbaChuck

Thanks Terry - happy new year to you as well - I posted in the intro section to say hello.

It is a tough choice between the 19 modulars and the 18 barchettas. I like the look of the 19 modulars a bit more, but my purist side is telling me to keep the barchetta set that is accurate for the 550. Unfortunately I can't afford to keep a 6-7K set of wheels just sitting there so I will most likely sell one set.

Duane, I thought you really wanted the OEM barchetta for your car, If not there was someone else who wanted a set very badly... Please let me know what you finally end up doing.

Thanks & Cheers,

Bill

BubbaChuck · 01-08-2012, 10:00 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill

Duane, I thought you really wanted the OEM barchetta for your car, If not there was someone else who wanted a set very badly... Please let me know what you finally end up doing.

Thanks & Cheers,

Bill

12-30-2011, 01:32 PM	#1
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	575M with 550 Wheels The longer these cars are in the hands of clueless dealers, the more weird combinations we see. First 575M I have seen with normal 550 wheels. Already have one with the Barchetta modulars, so now two with 550 wheels. Attached Images 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.

12-31-2011, 08:05 AM	#4
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	Jay- It is on a raised, rotating platform, which makes it look even more raised. 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. Last edited by tazandjan; 12-31-2011 at 09:04 PM.

12-31-2011, 08:52 PM	#5
BubbaChuck Owner Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Orange County, California Ferrari Life Posts: 10 Name: Duane	Guilty as charged! Hi Terry- This is the same 575 with the 550 barchetta wheels that you mentioned a while back. Bill gave me a heads up about the wheels since he knew I was looking for the barchetta wheels for my 550 for quite some time. I worked out the trade with this dealer and sent him my 550 OEM wheels (not the recalled ones) + some cash for his barchetta wheels. Now my dilemma is whether to mount these or keep the 19" 575 modulars I have on the car right now... Regards, Duane

12-31-2011, 09:14 PM	#6
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	Duane- Sounds like you are pretty good at making a deal. Personally, there are no better OEM wheels for any Maranello than the 19" modulars. I would keep those and sell the 18" modulars, which are worth about $6K and are hard to find. The 19" 575M modulars are also hard to find, since they are desired by 456, 456M, 550, and 575M owners. Welcome to Ferrari Life and Happy New Year. Please introduce yourself in the Member Intros section below so we can get to know you better. 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. Last edited by tazandjan; 01-02-2012 at 07:35 AM.

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12-30-2011, 01:52 PM	#2
Ferraridriver Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SF Bay Area USA Ferrari Life Posts: 63 Name: Dave	I would sure want to check if those wheels are aluminum and not the recalled magnesium wheels.

12-30-2011, 02:00 PM	#3
JayG Owner Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Acworth, Ga, U.S.A. Ferrari Life Posts: 325	That car looks 4wd it's so high in the air.

01-01-2012, 10:33 PM	#7
BubbaChuck Owner Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Orange County, California Ferrari Life Posts: 10 Name: Duane	Thanks Terry - happy new year to you as well - I posted in the intro section to say hello. It is a tough choice between the 19 modulars and the 18 barchettas. I like the look of the 19 modulars a bit more, but my purist side is telling me to keep the barchetta set that is accurate for the 550. Unfortunately I can't afford to keep a 6-7K set of wheels just sitting there so I will most likely sell one set.