General Alloy alloy alloy what's all this then?

[panda panda]

I bought some very cheap alloys off ebay this week to fit to the mk3 after winter.

They came off a Doblo and are Fiat so I presume they will fit, they currently have 195/60/15 tyres on but three need replacing. I searched on here and see 50's are the best size so will seek out some reasonably priced tyres in the spring (unless I can't wait and get a set of winter tyres).
I presume my current wheel bolts on the steelies will need changing when I fit the alloys, what size bolts do I need please? also a set of anti theft lock nuts too same question please.

The alloys are beastly brutes but they have got to look better than the awful grey plastic trims currently on the Panda

Edit: Can the blue logo's be changed for red or is it a paint brush job?

 

[dave]

does the ET match the panda?

 

[panda panda]

does the ET match the panda?

Width: 6J Stud Diameter: 98
Rim Diameter: 15

I may have forgot to ask that and it's not on the listing

:bang:

http://www.wheelfitment.co.uk/

these guys say yes, panda and doblo same fitting?

 

[dave]

Width: 6J Stud Diameter: 98
Rim Diameter: 15

I may have forgot to ask that and it's not on the listing

:bang:

http://www.wheelfitment.co.uk/

these guys say yes, panda and doblo same fitting?

i wouldnt belive that as it also says mk2 punto is 35 to 45. thats not right.
the ET should be on the wheels some where

 

[panda panda]

i wouldnt belive that as it also says mk2 punto is 35 to 45. thats not right.
the ET should be on the wheels some where

One quick check in the garage later.... ET is 40

 

[dave]

what do panda alloys have?

 

[panda panda]

what do panda alloys have?

Dunno, I know nothing of such things, which is why I asked on here. I searched the forum and just get confused with the myriad of results.

 

[dave]

i searched too, some one needs to do a FAQs for panda wheels

 

[panda panda]

So to recap, I am asking:

Will these alloys fit or do I need spacers?

Can I reuse my bolts off my steelies, if not what size do I need? Ditto for size of locking wheel nuts/bolts

What it the recommended tyre size [do not want low profile tyres] without fouling the arches etc for this 15" alloy?

Yeah I know I've made a rookie mistake in not checking this out first :bang:

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

I'll have a look at my mk3 alloys in the garage sometime this weekend for the et if it'll help

 

[306maxi]

I'm fairly sure it's et35?

 

[panda panda]

I'm fairly sure it's et35?

Oh bum

 

[panda panda]

I'm hoping if I take the alloys to my friendly garage they will test fit them and look for problems with fouling on the ramp, otherwise it's back to square one looking for some oe rims.

Did think of test fitting them myself but Panda mk2 Fizzle won't give up her spot on the level concrete drive until I treat her to a new battery.

Was also looking forward to fitting a new stereo head unit but seeing as ebay seller didn't include DIN cage...

2 x Panda = double the fun squared by frustration

 

[dave]

5mm spacers will turn them into ET 35mm

 

[panda panda]

5mm spacers will turn them into ET 35mm

thanks Dave

 

[dave]

get proper fiat fit spacers though, not the multi fit ones

 

[panda panda]

get proper fiat fit spacers though, not the multi fit ones

Will do, any stockist recommended for these at all?

 

[Eklipze3k]

Yes, Fiat

As far as the bolts go you want M12x1.25. To work out the length measure how much exposed thread is on the back when you put a bolt in your steelie, then do the same with the same bolt in your new alloy - add the difference +5mm (to accommodate the spacer). Easy peasy

 

[dave]

Will do, any stockist recommended for these at all?

richie guy on here did do them not sure if he still does, look out for his name on ebay, then message him

 

[panda panda]

richie guy on here did do them not sure if he still does, look out for his name on ebay, then message him

couldn't find richie guy [didnt he used to married to madonna?] but I found these ;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hubcentri...heels_tyre_Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item46051b7023

Unfortunately costing half as much again as I paid for the wheels