Styling Alloys

[Bravojosh]

I want some alloys for my bravo thinking 17" or 18" does anyone think a set of deep dish alloys would look good? If not what would you recommend

 

[Marcos999]

Factory Sport 18's?

 

[Bravojosh]

Yeah theym mega nice do you know how much a set would set me back?

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Yeah theym mega nice do you know how much a set would set me back?

About £1200-£1500 new. Used, however much a vendor thinks they're worth and you're willing to pay.

 

[Bravojosh]

I can get abarth wheels cheaper than that lmaooo

 

[Charnwood Fox]

Don't forget the tyres with the 'anti-kerbing' ridge.
Unless you have perfect judgement when parking.

 

[Tad-bravo]

I can get abarth wheels cheaper than that lmaooo

Abarth wheels are only 17". :bang:

 

[RobW]

ebay have a large choice from OZ and Speedline

but the factory 18"s are perfect IMO

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Fiat Bravo 2007 alloy

 

[Bravojosh]

Cheers mate I want a nice smart set I don't want to make the car look Chavy

 

[RobW]

Cheers mate I want a nice smart set I don't want to make the car look Chavy

the silver or grey OZ or Speedlines won't look chavvy

 

[Bravojosh]

That's alright then ill have a look in abit when I've got a spare 10 mins

 

[LeighJet150]

2 Things happen when people say Deep Dish to me, and this is the order.....

1) Mmmmmmm Pizza
then
2) :doh:

Get the sport alloys, they are very nice, I have other Fiat 17'' Alloys but thats because I think they suit my car better than the 18'' Sport ones

 

[rossocorsa]

Don't 18s foul at the extremes of steering travel hence why cars built with 18s have a different steering rack?

 

[RobW]

Don't 18s foul at the extremes of steering travel hence why cars built with 18s have a different steering rack?

steering angle travel stops yes

 

[Bravojosh]

I want them for the looks mate I'm not to bothered about the handling

 

[RobW]

I want them for the looks mate I'm not to bothered about the handling

were not talking about handling but safety

if the tyre fouls on the inner arch it could be damaging, in extreme cases it could puncture the tyre

 

[Bravojosh]

Ohhhh lmaooo ? I'm still unsure I've seen a nice set of 17" but I'm going to wait abit and have a good look around for some

 

[RobW]

Ohhhh lmaooo ? I'm still unsure I've seen a nice set of 17" but I'm going to wait abit and have a good look around for some

not sure whats 'lol' about safety...

 

[rossocorsa]

Probably depends on tyre width and profile but fiat didn't go to the expense of special parts for no reason, however I do feel that the warnings in the handbook could be slightly OTT ?? I would check if there is an easy means to restrict the steering travel slightly to be on the safe side. Be aware that 18inch wheels might cause the ride to be even more jittery as well.
Just one more thought as fiat specifically prohibit fitting 18s to cars not originally specified with them could this not cause an insurance issue in the event of a claim?

 

[Rigby]

My 18" sport alloys don't rub at all. IMO they are among the nicest stock alloys out there.