456 - small wheels

[Schnellmann]

I love the shape of the 456 but the standard wheels look far too small IMO. I was at the Ferrari Euro day in Sempach, Switzerland, on Sunday and saw a nice 456 in black with non-standard, larger wheels. I'm not usually one for after-market wheels but these seemed to really improve the look of the whole car (incidentally the car also had a full alcantara interior, which I've not seen before on a 456 - it also had two children's seats in the back - I thought it was great to see a 456 obviously being used as family transport).

Does anyone know why the 456 came with such small wheels? And does fitting bigger, aftermarket wheels cause (significant) handling/ride issues?

[Schnellmann]

JasonSF said:

Lovely. I love those alloys and they really improve the 456 (which I think is one of the better-looking Ferraris in any case)

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Justices said:

Phone camera fairly useless but this hideous creation runs around town. Original wheels definitely a little small visually, just take the time to add wheels which do this gorgeous body justice. NO wings!

If that isn't a crime, it should be! What were they thinking?

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Cactussed said:

550 wheels help a lot

Are those standard 18 inch wheels? Seem to make a big difference. Or have you also lowered the suspension?

[Schnellmann]

Very nice. Was it easy to fit them?