AI Generated Custom Forged Wheels Design for Ferrari 296 GTB by Bête Noire Ver1.2

Custom Forged Wheels for Ferrari 296 GTB -- B Te Noire Ver1.2

Ferrari's engineers spent thousands of hours optimising the 296's suspension geometry for a specific unsprung mass. Fitting lighter forged wheels does not break that optimisation; it moves it in exactly the direction the engineers would have chosen if cost were no object. Less mass at each corner means faster damper response, more tyre contact, and sharper steering feel.

The B Te Noire Ver1.2 was designed to respect the 296's mid-engine proportions while adding visual distinction. It is a five-spoke concave design with knife-edge spoke profiles and a deep barrel, calibrated to clear the 296's carbon-ceramic discs with Brembo six-piston front calipers without compromising the aggressive offset Ferrari uses to fill its rear arches. The design language is surgical rather than decorative: clean intersections, no superfluous detail, surfaces that catch light at predictable angles. In satin black it disappears into the car's silhouette. In polished aluminium it creates a jewel-like contrast against dark bodywork.

The 296's 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 hybrid producing 819 hp combined. That power reaches the rear wheels through a dual-clutch gearbox, and the speed at which the wheels respond to gearshifts depends on their rotational inertia. Factory wheels on the 296 weigh around 10-11 kg each. Forged monoblock equivalents at under 8 kg per corner sharpen every dynamic interaction: faster gear changes, more progressive braking, and more precise weight transfer under cornering. Pair these wheels with the Bete Noire widebody kit for the 296 for a complete transformation.

Fitment Specifications

Ferrari specifies a staggered setup for the 296, with considerably wider rear wheels to handle the hybrid powertrain's output. The 5x114.3 bolt pattern is used across Ferrari's mid-engine range including the F8 and SF90. Centre bore and offset must be exact to clear the carbon-ceramic discs. To understand the engineering behind our wheel and tyre upgrade process, see the full guide.

How AI Wheel Design Works

The B Te Noire Ver1.2 is part of Hodoor's AI wheel design programme. The system generates over 1,000 unique wheel concepts per day, each engineered to be manufacturable as a forged monoblock. You are not choosing from a static catalogue -- the AI produces designs tuned to a specific car's dimensions, brake clearances, and visual character. The design phase is free. You only pay when a concept moves into production.

If none of the AI-generated options suit the car, our in-house designer works from hand sketches. Either route leads to the same CNC-machined 6061-T6 billet, the same balancing and inspection process, and the same four-to-eight-week production timeline.

Available Finishes

• Gloss black
• Satin black
• Brushed titanium
• Polished aluminium
• Custom RAL colour matching (any colour, applied with ceramic clear coat)

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these clear the 296's standard carbon-ceramic brakes?
Yes. The B Te Noire Ver1.2 is engineered to clear the 296's carbon-ceramic discs with Brembo six-piston front calipers. The spoke geometry accounts for the large-diameter ceramic discs and the caliper's maximum swept area.

Can I use these on a Ferrari F8 Tributo or SF90?
The F8 and SF90 share the 5x114.3 bolt pattern but differ in centre bore and offset requirements. We can manufacture to any specification -- contact us with your model and we will confirm the correct fitment.

Will lighter wheels affect the 296's hybrid system calibration?
The hybrid system's regenerative braking operates independently of wheel weight. Lighter wheels actually improve regenerative efficiency because the motor has less rotational inertia to manage during deceleration. The overall effect is a slight improvement in electric-mode range. See our wheel and tyre upgrade guide for more on this topic.

Complete Your Build

Pair these wheels with the Body Kit Mansory For Ferrari 812 Superfast or browse the full AI wheels collection.

To order or request a custom variation, email [email protected] with your car details.