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Are aftermarket wheel spacers safe for a Ferrari 360 Modena?

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Hey everyone, I’m considering adding some aftermarket wheel spacers to my 360 Modena to give it a slightly more aggressive, flush stance. The stock setup looks a bit 'tucked' for my taste, and I’m looking at 15mm options. However, I’m a bit nervous about the safety implications on a high-performance car. Will these put excessive stress on the wheel bearings or cause vibrations at highway speeds? I'm specifically looking for hub-centric sets, but I’m also worried about finding the right extended bolts. For those of you who track or drive your 360s hard, have you experienced any issues with spacers, or are they a reliable mod for this platform?


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Just sharing my experience: I went through this last year and was SUPER paranoid about safety too! Honestly, I spent weeks researching before I pulled the trigger.

1. H&R Trak+ Wheel Spacers 15mm - I loved how light these were, but I was lowkey worried about the bolt quality for track days.
2. Formula Dynamics Wheel Spacer Kit 15mm - Ended up going this route cuz they specialize in Italians and the quality is amazing!!

Seriously, the flush look is fantastic but definitely check the torque after a few drives tho! gl!


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Honestly, i get the hesitation cuz I'm pretty cautious with my own 360 too. I personally wouldn't go over 15mm—it's like the absolute limit before u start worrying about bearings. I went with the Hill Engineering 15mm Type 2 Hubcentric Wheel Spacers and they've been solid. Just make sure u get the Hill Engineering Extended Chrome Wheel Bolts to match or it's a safety nightmare. Honestly, as long as theyre hub-centric and torqued right, it's fine for street use... idk about heavy track work tho. gl!


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For your situation, I've found that keeping things hub-centric is non-negotiable on a 360 to avoid that annoying highway shimmy. Honestly, the 15mm setup is the sweet spot for that flush look without destroying your scrub radius.

* Go with Novitec 15mm Aluminum Wheel Spacers—the fitment is basically perfection.
* You’ll definitely need Novitec Titanium Extended Wheel Bolt Set to maintain proper thread engagement.

Technically, it does add some leverage to the bearings, but I mean, if you're not tracking it every weekend, you wont notice any real wear issues. Just torque 'em to 100 Nm and you're good to go!!


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Ok so I totally get being nervous about the cost and safety!! Honestly, I was in the same boat when I first looked at spacers for my 360. For your situation, I'd say you don't actually have to spend a fortune to get that flush look safely. Just make sure you get a high-quality aluminum set and definitely dont cheap out on the bolts—those are the most important part! 15mm is amazing for the stance, but seriously, just double-check the torque specs after a week of driving. It's such an easy way to make the car look even better without breaking the bank lol. gl!


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Seconding the recommendation above! Hub-centric is a MUST or youll get crazy vibrations. Honestly, I'm a bit paranoid about safety on track, so I always worry about the bolts. IIRC, some people say to check torque every few hundred miles with spacers.

* Use high-quality steel or titanium bolts
* Double-check the seat type (ball vs conical)

Not sure about the exact bearing stress tho, but keeping it at 15mm is probably fine. Better safe than sorry!


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Late to the thread but I figured I'd weigh in since I've had my 360 for over ten years. You really have to be careful with the suspension geometry when you add spacers. It changes the scrub radius and that can honestly mess with how the car tracks under heavy braking, so make sure you're ready for a slightly different steering feel.

  • Check your bolt seats. Ferraris usually take a ball seat, but many aftermarket kits come with conical bolts. Mixing those is a recipe for disaster because the contact patch won't be right.
  • Give Eibach Pro-Spacer 15mm Silver Aluminum a look. I've used their stuff on other builds and the metallurgy is top notch for heat dissipation which helps if you're doing spirited drives. Anyway, I'm getting to the point where my back acts up every time I climb out of those low bucket seats. My wife keeps telling me to trade it for something more sensible because we can't even go to our favorite Italian place anymore without me worrying about the driveway incline scraping the front end. I spend more time looking at the pavement for potholes than the actual scenery these days... but yeah, just don't skip the hub-centric lip and you're good.


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Finally someone says it. Ive been thinking this for a while but wasnt sure.


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