I happen to be looking at the tires on my "new" 1979 Spider 2000 and they say they are a 15" tire, but the wheels look original. I am no mechanic, but is this possible? Also, in the long run if this is the case, will I run into problems?

gillette584 said:

I happen to be looking at the tires on my "new" 1979 Spider 2000 and they say they are a 15" tire, but the wheels look original ...

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195/50R15?

Take a look at …

http://www.pirelli.co.uk/web/car-suv-van/default.page

… & input your model into `Choose your tyre’

Or maybe better ...

http://www.pirellityre.com/web/tyres-for/293/3572/default.page

I believe that the standard rim was 13" with the 14" Turbo rim as an option - at least on my 82'.

gillette584 said:

I happen to be looking at the tires on my "new" 1979 Spider 2000 and they say they are a 15" tire, but the wheels look original. I am no mechanic, but is this possible? Also, in the long run if this is the case, will I run into problems?

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I believe (?) the 165/80R13 is described as the `standard’ & the 185/60R14 described as `optional’ – simply based on a manual I’ve viewed somewhere … I`ll try & trace this if of further interest(?) I don’t know where the 195/50R15 comes in the scheme of things – but it’s certainly listed on the Pirelli site(s).

185/60R14 v’s 195/50R15
Obviously there is a noticeable difference in the side wall – but otherwise the circ & revs are near identical: circ = 72.3 (+/- 0.1) ins, & revs/ml 888 (+/- 1). What the knock-on effects of the wider/heavier/larger rim are on the Spider are unknown to me.

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56 GP 1.2/8v 5dr Bolero. Front: 175/65R15, Rear: 185/65R15

1981 and before, stock was 13" tires. in 1981 the option existed for a 14" tire. i do not know of Fiat or Pininfarina ever offering or delivering a 15" tire on a Spider

therefore, if you have 15" tires on your car, and especially if it is a 1979... you do not have stock rims.

here is a picture of the stock rims for my 1980:

I believe that the '79 wore the same steel wheels from the factory.