What do people think these would look like on a (lowered) mk2 Uno?
Styling Alloys for a mk2
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get somthing thats "in keeping" with the look of the car
TIPO 16 Valve wheels for example
The ideal size for uno is 15"
Im going for some 3 peice billiet wheels by image wheels
www.imagewheels.co.uk
get somthing thats "in keeping" with the look of the car
TIPO 16 Valve wheels for example
The ideal size for uno is 15"
Im going for some 3 peice billiet wheels by image wheels
www.imagewheels.co.uk
I think they look ok Pottleflump!
The Uno is an old car, so retro style wheels (not too big) suit it better. Personally I like the look of 13" wheels, as some way bigger wheels look all out of proportion with the body. Just my take on things
Oh, I would justify my statement by saying that 17" chrome spinners on a Uno would look absolutely :yuck: :yuck: :yuck: :yuck: :yuck: :yuck:
Mind you, chrome spinner wheels on any car look :yuck:!!!!!
The Uno is an old car, so retro style wheels (not too big) suit it better. Personally I like the look of 13" wheels, as some way bigger wheels look all out of proportion with the body. Just my take on things
Oh, I would justify my statement by saying that 17" chrome spinners on a Uno would look absolutely :yuck: :yuck: :yuck: :yuck: :yuck: :yuck:
Mind you, chrome spinner wheels on any car look :yuck:!!!!!
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I dunno, I thought they would kind off suit the styling. Yes they aren't the greatest but they are simple design and CHEAP. I already have 14" wheels on my mk1 and think they look plenty big enough. I've got a set of mk1 turbo wheels in the garage too which I really like, proper old skool styling I'm planning on a home refurb and they slipping them on. So much to do, so little time.
chrisunoman
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I reckon they'd look pretty good in 14", but get it properly lowered though.
But you can pick up a set off ebay for less than i guess those would cost.
But you can pick up a set off ebay for less than i guess those would cost.
tbh I think 15s are a little too big.. they looks good sometimes but ide rather have the car sitting low.. lowered 60mm it still sits quite high from the floor.. the arches are flush though heh..
14s but i agree.. keep with alloys that are plain, suit the uno much nicer than something chrome and stupid!.. multispokes are perfect IMO but 15" multispokes are too big and look odd.
ive got some alfa 33 cloverleaf 14s to go on mine.. look like ronal turbos.. except there 14x5.5
14s
but i agree.. keep with alloys that are plain, suit the uno much nicer than something chrome and stupid!.. multispokes are perfect IMO but 15" multispokes are too big and look odd.ive got some alfa 33 cloverleaf 14s to go on mine
.. look like ronal turbos.. except there 14x5.5
Peterg
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I take it you would be getting the 4 stud version not the 5 stud in the pic.
They look a bit like my old AMG alloys on my SL.
Nice but not in keeping with the car im my opinion.
They would attract too much of the wrong attention me thinks.
Pete
They look a bit like my old AMG alloys on my SL.
Nice but not in keeping with the car im my opinion.
They would attract too much of the wrong attention me thinks.
Pete
spokes all the way out to the rim edge, totally flat face, that would look great on a slab sided uno
save the bowls and deep dishes for the hut buffet!
save the bowls and deep dishes for the hut buffet!
I agree with Turboned, the wheel needs to have a nice flat look IMHO if you are picking a style. My Uno Turbo has 15s on it that SteveNZ originally chose - I agree with his choice too
Those wheels are pretty anonymous - conservative by modern standards. They're probably heavy as well. I think, given the choice between old, radical styles or modern conservative styles, the former's probably more in-period for the Uno. E.g. 'BBS-style' wheels with the lattice spokes.
I think that wheels off a Croma Turbo would be a good choice for the Uno Mk1 - properly cleaned and polished, of course. They look exactly like Uno Turbo Mk1 alloys, but are 14". There probably aren't many Croma Turbos left in England? You can turn it into an interesting challenge finding original wheels and restoring them. I've improved Uno Turbo wheels by using paint stripper to remove all the flaking lacquer, then jacking the car up and, having the engine idling in 4th gear, holding a sanding block against the wheel.
Other good candidates would be certain Alfa Romeo models, e.g. Alfasud Sprint Cloverleaf, some of which came with 14s. Presumably the bodywork has disappeared by now, so there should be wheels left over?
It's interesting when you think about what wheels go with what period. I recall trying to buy 4x98PCD alloys brand new for my 128 Coupe in 1998. The only wheels you could get were Minilite-style. I think they look good on '60s cars (and Minis, strangely enough). The Lancia Beta wheels I ended up using actually looked better on an Uno (being '80s).
Lancia Thema Mk2 models (e.g. 16v) had some nice five spoke alloys which I think were 15s.
-Alex
Those wheels are pretty anonymous - conservative by modern standards. They're probably heavy as well. I think, given the choice between old, radical styles or modern conservative styles, the former's probably more in-period for the Uno. E.g. 'BBS-style' wheels with the lattice spokes.
I think that wheels off a Croma Turbo would be a good choice for the Uno Mk1 - properly cleaned and polished, of course. They look exactly like Uno Turbo Mk1 alloys, but are 14". There probably aren't many Croma Turbos left in England? You can turn it into an interesting challenge finding original wheels and restoring them. I've improved Uno Turbo wheels by using paint stripper to remove all the flaking lacquer, then jacking the car up and, having the engine idling in 4th gear, holding a sanding block against the wheel.
Other good candidates would be certain Alfa Romeo models, e.g. Alfasud Sprint Cloverleaf, some of which came with 14s. Presumably the bodywork has disappeared by now, so there should be wheels left over?
It's interesting when you think about what wheels go with what period. I recall trying to buy 4x98PCD alloys brand new for my 128 Coupe in 1998. The only wheels you could get were Minilite-style. I think they look good on '60s cars (and Minis, strangely enough). The Lancia Beta wheels I ended up using actually looked better on an Uno (being '80s).
Lancia Thema Mk2 models (e.g. 16v) had some nice five spoke alloys which I think were 15s.
-Alex
i think split 5 spokes i got some for sale
them wheels look to curvy for the unos box like styling imo
i got some for sale them wheels look to curvy for the unos box like styling imo
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Aren't you in Australia though, bit far to ship the wheels to the UK? I think the consensus is no on these wheels, and I think I agree with that.
...doesn't need to stop you from getting them, if you like them!thepottleflump said:
But probably more satisfying to refurb those Uno Turbo wheels you have already? And cheaper!
-Alex
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I thought they might look alright, conservative is my kind of thing on cars, however I think they wouldn't look right on a boxy Uno. To curved as peeps have said.
I was really looking for some cheap ones with tyres as a refurb on the wheels I have was quoted at £180 and then tyres ontop. That set was something like £240/£260 with tyres. What I'll probably do is a home refurb on them.
I also had a quick look yesterday while putting the lowering springs on and cleaning out the arches, boy they were dirty, and it didn't look like they fitted straight onto the rear hubs. I'll have another look tonight.
I was really looking for some cheap ones with tyres as a refurb on the wheels I have was quoted at £180 and then tyres ontop. That set was something like £240/£260 with tyres. What I'll probably do is a home refurb on them.
I also had a quick look yesterday while putting the lowering springs on and cleaning out the arches, boy they were dirty, and it didn't look like they fitted straight onto the rear hubs. I'll have another look tonight.
no, am in uk lolthepottleflump said:
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charlieboy said:
You Ozzie residing in Britannia? So where are the pics of these wheels then, let us see them
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am all british, dads side of family are aussies 9im not) just put that flag up for the sake of it
https://www.fiatforum.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=2690 thats the ad in classifieds.
the paints a little flakey, few scuffs. but not looking for much for them
https://www.fiatforum.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=2690 thats the ad in classifieds.
the paints a little flakey, few scuffs. but not looking for much for them
