yellowoscar
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I've got some VGC 14" Lancia wheels that fit perfectly on Cinq/Sei. Whoever had them originally spent a fortune on boring, spacing and all the correct bolts. Mint Yoko A539's too.
What do you guys think they are worth?
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I've got some VGC 14" Lancia wheels that fit perfectly on Cinq/Sei. Whoever had them originally spent a fortune on boring, spacing and all the correct bolts. Mint Yoko A539's too.
What do you guys think they are worth?
Dude , mint Yoko ? That receipt is from 2004, if the tyres are the same ages they are worthless pretty much!
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You're right those tyres are most likely shot wherever they might now be. Be serious. Look at the pictures...
That's why the previous owner provided me with receipts for a complete new set last October, didn't think I need to state the obvious.
That's why the previous owner provided me with receipts for a complete new set last October, didn't think I need to state the obvious.
"Something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it" -Publilius Syrus c100BC
Just because some muppet paid slightly over the odds doesn't make them worth more. Two alloys re-bored???
Lancia CB =58.1cm, Cinq CB =58.1cm WTF!
Seems a bit strange you buy a rare Cinq 500M, spend time & money on getting the engine sorted
.... & then start flogging bits off :shrug:
esp when they are such nice alloys with good tyres.
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Quality name drop...
I realise someone paid over the odds to have the wheels fitted properly, which was why I was asking the combined intellect of the Fiat Forum for their thoughts. I agree about the rebore, but I trust Elite, being who they are, they knew what they were doing. The spacers interlock with the hub and the bore of the wheel, so i presume there were good reasons for their methods.
Also I would like them to go to someone who appreciates them. They are cool, and in really good condition, it would be a terrible waste to scrap them.
Please don't think I'm destroying the 'magic' of this old 500m.It's just that I want to go with the original wheels, for handling and originality. I'm a bit old school. This is a very considered approach on my behalf and nothing is being done without due thought and process.
The poor thing was in a terrible state and very sorry for itself, I like to think it'll appreciate my efforts when it is back to shocking GTI's like when it was first made!
I realise someone paid over the odds to have the wheels fitted properly, which was why I was asking the combined intellect of the Fiat Forum for their thoughts. I agree about the rebore, but I trust Elite, being who they are, they knew what they were doing. The spacers interlock with the hub and the bore of the wheel, so i presume there were good reasons for their methods.
Also I would like them to go to someone who appreciates them. They are cool, and in really good condition, it would be a terrible waste to scrap them.
Please don't think I'm destroying the 'magic' of this old 500m.It's just that I want to go with the original wheels, for handling and originality. I'm a bit old school. This is a very considered approach on my behalf and nothing is being done without due thought and process.
The poor thing was in a terrible state and very sorry for itself, I like to think it'll appreciate my efforts when it is back to shocking GTI's like when it was first made!
I payed 60 pound for a set and they were quite clean
and they were quite clean
Be interesting to know what they bored out, wouldn't want a set of wheels that have been machined for no reason when they fit fine anyway.
Always loved these on Cinqs so could be interested if price isn't ridiculous.
Always loved these on Cinqs so could be interested if price isn't ridiculous.
yellowoscar has already provided some of the answer-
"Elite, being who they are, they knew what they were doing. The spacers interlock with the hub and the bore of the wheel, so i presume there were good reasons for their methods".
I'm guessing it's because of the 'extra power' of the UAD engine
. Seems a bit OTT to me, but hey ho safety is everything esp if you're going to fit them to something like a 1.2 16v Cinq Still think those wheels look damn good & should be kept on the car (or at least kept). Not sure changing from 185/50/14 to the original 175/50/13 is going to make that much difference to the handling, but according to the engine/gearbox combo it will effect the performance
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ive got a set of seicento abarth alloys id swap?
Lol^^^^ everyone has a set of seicento abarth wheels theyd swap id say 150 would be a fair price... regardless of spacers ect... id say the wheels with tyres arent worth much more, the wheels arent rare in any respect... as james says he bought a set for 60quid ..
I know i wouldnt pay more for a set of wheels with spacers if they were required to fit the vehicle
EDIT: that said... the only reason id pay that much would be on the assumption the tyres were proved new and the fact that the wheels actually come with tyres
id say 150 would be a fair price... regardless of spacers ect... id say the wheels with tyres arent worth much more, the wheels arent rare in any respect... as james says he bought a set for 60quid .. I know i wouldnt pay more for a set of wheels with spacers if they were required to fit the vehicle
EDIT: that said... the only reason id pay that much would be on the assumption the tyres were proved new and the fact that the wheels actually come with tyres
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I disagree the 14s are probably rarer than the 15s
Somebody who wants them will pay for them. I agree with lee too as there is an extra cost of studs and spacers involved but that's a price you pay for something you want
I'm not being biased as I have a set. They do come up for sale just not often.
Somebody who wants them will pay for them. I agree with lee too as there is an extra cost of studs and spacers involved but that's a price you pay for something you want
I'm not being biased as I have a set. They do come up for sale just not often.
Yeah, but a Fiat/lancia hubcentric spacer will have a 58.1 centre bore and take a 58.1 wheel anyway so still don't get what needed to be bored out??
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying anyone has done something wrong or messed something up. I'm just curious as to what was needed cos I can't get my head round it.
