Styling Classic 500 need wheels help help help

[smilesoffun]

Hello,

NEW member hear

I have put pics of my ride up (I hope they work lol)

I don't like the wheels I have and would like to replace them, however I am not keen on the available wheels.

Is there anyone out there that can supply me with a set of DEEP DISH RIMS

And while im'e at it is there any where I can buy bigger arches? The car is having all new pannels in November so could have them fitted then.

Many thanks

 

[oopsadaisy]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

There are various options open to you, just be a bit careful about clearances.

For example:

https://www.fiatforum.com/garage_vehicle.php?do=view_vehicle&id=120

 

[smilesoffun]

Well


The car is now painted in Campavola grey and I am still looking for wheels
Does anyone know of any companies who can carry out wheel banding?


Thanks


Mike

 

[the hobbler]

HI Mike;
Welcome to the Forum. getting steel wheels 'banded' in the UK is difficult these days as it is very much frowned upon, therefore I don't know of anybody who does it now. If you want a nice set of alloys that will bolt straight onto your car (they have 190 pcd wheel-bolt spacing) contact Nathan Robertson Fiat500classic (01536 500314)--when I spoke to him a few days ago he had a set (4) for sale. They do not need wheel arches to be widened to make them fit. If you want some wider wheel-arches, Middle Barton Garage will sell you a nice set of 'bolt-on' group 2 arches. However, be aware, they require quite a bit of 'cut-away and re-weld' work on the original arches. If you are not going to lower the car, I would suggest that you stick to a set of 4-1/2 inch wide alloys.

 

[smilesoffun]

HI Mike;
Welcome to the Forum. getting steel wheels 'banded' in the UK is difficult these days as it is very much frowned upon, therefore I don't know of anybody who does it now. If you want a nice set of alloys that will bolt straight onto your car (they have 190 pcd wheel-bolt spacing) contact Nathan Robertson Fiat500classic (01536 500314)--when I spoke to him a few days ago he had a set (4) for sale. They do not need wheel arches to be widened to make them fit. If you want some wider wheel-arches, Middle Barton Garage will sell you a nice set of 'bolt-on' group 2 arches. However, be aware, they require quite a bit of 'cut-away and re-weld' work on the original arches. If you are not going to lower the car, I would suggest that you stick to a set of 4-1/2 inch wide alloys.

Many thanks for the reply


I know Tony at Middle Barton quite well as I also have an Abarth 1000tc also but was not looking at moding the arches to much (wish I had done this before painting) may be something to look at in the future but good to know that group 2 may be the way to go


As for the wheels I will give him a ring


Out of interest what size wheels would be needed with group 2 arches?




Again many thanks


Mike

 

[the hobbler]

Evening Mike;
A 1000tc as well!!---you jammy so-and-so. Please put a picture on the forum just to keep me quiet!
I have 5.5x13in alloys on my car with the Grp2 wheel arches fitted. I opted for bolt-on arches (instead of moulded in) so that if they got caught/damaged it will be a lot easier (and cheaper) to repair/replace them. Tyre wise I have 165/55x13 tyres on my car, but Anton at MBG has 175/50x13 tyres on his car. The diameter of the 2 sizes is very close, with the 165/55 being 51.17cm and the 175/50 being 50.53cm---yer payes yer money and yer takes yer choice.

 

[Deanw]

HI Mike;
Welcome to the Forum. getting steel wheels 'banded' in the UK is difficult these days as it is very much frowned upon, therefore I don't know of anybody who does it now. If you want a nice set of alloys that will bolt straight onto your car (they have 190 pcd wheel-bolt spacing) contact Nathan Robertson Fiat500classic (01536 500314)--when I spoke to him a few days ago he had a set (4) for sale. They do not need wheel arches to be widened to make them fit. If you want some wider wheel-arches, Middle Barton Garage will sell you a nice set of 'bolt-on' group 2 arches. However, be aware, they require quite a bit of 'cut-away and re-weld' work on the original arches. If you are not going to lower the car, I would suggest that you stick to a set of 4-1/2 inch wide alloys.

Not a problem if banded properly. Loads of people do it try banded wheels essex loads of my mates have used them and never had a problem most centres are held to the outers with much less.

 

[Abarth 695]

Hi I have a set of steel dished wheel but they are 10" and will only work on the old style hubs and matching arches (so that they look right).

 

[smilesoffun]

Hi I have a set of steel dished wheel but they are 10" and will only work on the old style hubs and matching arches (so that they look right).

Have you a picture?


What size tyres have you?

 

[smilesoffun]

Evening Mike;
A 1000tc as well!!---you jammy so-and-so. Please put a picture on the forum just to keep me quiet!
I have 5.5x13in alloys on my car with the Grp2 wheel arches fitted. I opted for bolt-on arches (instead of moulded in) so that if they got caught/damaged it will be a lot easier (and cheaper) to repair/replace them. Tyre wise I have 165/55x13 tyres on my car, but Anton at MBG has 175/50x13 tyres on his car. The diameter of the 2 sizes is very close, with the 165/55 being 51.17cm and the 175/50 being 50.53cm---yer payes yer money and yer takes yer choice.

Some pic's of my 1000tc, one was taken at the Stelvio in 2012 and we are returning this year 2014

 

[smilesoffun]

Also have this


Just need my D-Type Jag now

 

[smilesoffun]

Forgot to say


My car is running a Styer Puch motor enlarged to 750cc (Styer Puch 650TR)


Much quicker than any Abarth and on private roads ;-) will hit over 100MPH

 

[Abarth 695]

Pics of the 10" wheels fairly dished either side.