Technical Alternative wheels for 100HP

[DaveMcT]

Does anyone know an alternative OEM Fiat wheel that will fit the the 100HP? I have (at least two) buckled wheels and very unlikely to find 100HP wheels for reasonable money that are not the same.

So until I can get the originals repaired I want to fit some Fiat wheels but need to know what to look for.

 

[Punto MC]

Hi, the ones from the Punto Sporting will fit. My 100HP had a set as winter wheels. Not sure if I can upload a pic but it's the 5 spoke style from the mk2 Punto Sporting.

 

[Punto MC]

These ones.

 

[DaveMcT]

Hi, the ones from the Punto Sporting will fit. My 100HP had a set as winter wheels. Not sure if I can upload a pic but it's the 5 spoke style from the mk2 Punto Sporting.

Thanks. Ill have a look. Do you know what tyre size they are?

Nice car the Sporting by the way.

 

[Punto MC]

Thanks. Ill have a look. Do you know what tyre size they are?

Nice car the Sporting by the way.

Im sorry i dont remember now. I'm sure someone else will pop up who knows. I know they were something something something 15s. I think they are the same size (or can take the same size) as the 100HP alloys.


I grew to quite like the 100HP on the Punto wheels....but i still think the 100HP alloys are the best!


Man!!!! I want another 100HP!


My 100HP was from a member on here Dan, who drove the car hard and did hillclimbs in in too, but maintained it very well. It had an easier life with me. One set of tyres were Nangkang NS2Rs (i think) which were a summer tyre. Brilliant grip and go-kart feel. The others on the Punto wheels were a set of Vredesteins M+S which were still good but felt a bit squidgy and numb after the 'proper' ones in comparison.

 

[DaveMcT]

I'm running General Altimax Sports. They grip well, low road noise and under £50 per corner fitted.

Ideally I want to swap the tyres to the new wheels as they are nearly new. The 100HP wheels can be straightened at some time and kept safe. The roads around my way are just too horrible for 100HP alloys.

 

[DaveMcT]

I'm struggling to find the correct size for 100HP wheels. The spec lists show 15" x 6J with 185 tyres or 16 x 6.5J with 195 tyres.

Mine (2007 car) has 195 tyres on 15" rims.

Is anyone selling a single 100HP wheel? If they are, do I need to take care or did 100HPs all have 15" wheels?

 

[koalar]

The manual states

6.5 J x 15 ET30
195/45 R15 78V


unless its sold with winter tyres

5.5 J x 14ET32 with winter tyres 185/55 R14 80T (M+S)

 

[DaveMcT]

The manual states

6.5 J x 15 ET30
195/45 R15 78V

unless its sold with winter tyres

5.5 J x 14ET32 with winter tyres 185/55 R14 80T (M+S)

Of course! Why didn't I think of looking in the book. D'Oh.

Has anyone got one (or even two) 100HP alloy wheels looking for a new home?

 

[DaveMcT]

These ones.

These look the same. Advert says they have 185-55-15 tyres.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SET-4X-FIAT-PUNTO-2003-Alloy-Wheels-SET-4X-185-55-R15/264236828505?hash=item3d85be0759:g:XJgAAOSwsMdciF5a

It looks like my nearly new 195-50-15 tyres will be fine https://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/tyre-equivalence-advice.html

 

[koalar]

multipla ?

at least some had 6.5j 15 ET30 fiat wheels


most have 6 1/2 15 stamped on the front near the wheel nuts.

 

[IanV]

Hi Dave,
Stumbled upon this..
https://www.bcs-automotive.co.uk/alloy-wheel-refurbishment/nottingham
Maybe they can straighten your wheels?

 

[The Panda Nut]

Keep trawling the internet. I found 4 for 200 and 2 were perfect. I think they are made of plasticine... My wheel place in Norwich did a great job of making wheels circular again. They do come up regularly at a sensible price.

 

[The Panda Nut]

ps sorry I dont know of any that definitely fit Theones for a 2017 Panda 4x4 just might its the offset thats important. I bought some from Italy but found that the offset was only good for a standard Panda and had to sell them at a loss. Take care selecting as there is limited clearance in [laces.

 

[DaveMcT]

I've found a local place that can straighten the wheels for £70 each. They have to be heated and jacked out on a jig so not a DIY fix.

When funds allow (having a tough year), I will get some Punto alloys and keep the 100HPs in storage. A wider offset (ET) is no problem as they can be corrected with spacers. A narrow offset would of course be no good at all.