Technical quick question - wheel fitment

[LeeStilo]

would the below, with the information supplied fit my 3 door stilo with wobbly bolts?

Item specifics - Car WheelsCondition: UsedMetal Type: AluminiumTyre Type: --Rim Width: 7.5JTyre Width: 215Rim Diameter: 18 inchesAspect Ratio: --Offset: 35Load Index: --Number of Studs: 4Speed Rating: --Stud Diameter: 100Tyre Manufacturer: NankangRim Manufacturer: WolfRaceRim Structure: One PieceManufacturer Part Number: --
They are 7.5" x18" rims and tyres are 215x35x18, one new tyre and other 3 are nearly new. (the new tyre is wanli and other 3 are Nankang)
Overall good condition with minor scuff marks around rims will fit VW, Vauxhall, BMW 4 stud, 100pcd. I believe they are ET 35.

thanks

 

[12[X]]

no

 

[LeeStilo]

why is that? which bit isnt correct?

 

[12[X]]

Stud Diameter: is 98 on stilo, i think offset is wrong as well

 

[LeeStilo]

diameter is ok cos i can use the "wobbly" bolts as i have on atm


http://www.carpartfactors.com/alloywheeltechchart.htm

says 35 is ok?

 

[12[X]]

Personally, the possibility of the wheels taking me over freaks me out. Nevertheless, if you've already an answer and the desision is made - the risk is your's to take (btw you're right - offset appears to be 35)

 

[PNL]

Stud Diameter: is 98 on stilo, i think offset is wrong as well

I'm not getting this thread cos 98 or as it should be 4x98 is the PCD of the wheels and has nowt to do the the bloomin dia of the wheels..I dont like wobblers having actually used them anyway and would only use the specified 4x98 stud pcd layed down by the manufacturer..18's nice and hard on your arse as well ..thanks but no thanks..

 

[Argonought]

Personally, the possibility of the wheels taking me over freaks me out. Nevertheless, if you've already an answer and the desision is made - the risk is your's to take (btw you're right - offset appears to be 35)

:yeahthat:

....plus the likely grief if you ever suffer a puncture

 

[LeeStilo]

i havent decided, theyre just the same as the wheels i originally had that i havent been able to find since i originally sold them doh! and i want them again


apart from the pcd do they fit? i just need to know as ill need to bid soon and theyre in torkshire and im in shropshire!

 

[Argonought]

I can't understand why you'd ever want to bid on wheels which aren't designed for the Stilo.

Surely you can pick up a Fiat set from eBay or the Classifieds on here

 

[scottie2065]

4x100 with use of wobbly bolts brings PCD down to 4x98, ET35 is perfect for stilo as it is recommended an offset of between 35-42 for the stilo on 18inch wheels.
i have been running 18's with a PCD of 4x100 ET42 using wobbly bolts for 3 years and i have never had a problem, just carry 4standard bolts in the spare wheel well incase of a puncture.

make sure you have the correct sprigot ring installed to fit the bore of the hub, i'm pretty sure its 58.1mm

 

[LeeStilo]

I can't understand why you'd ever want to bid on wheels which aren't designed for the Stilo.

Surely you can pick up a Fiat set from eBay or the Classifieds on here

because they dont do these wheels in 4x98 and i want some aftermarket alloys?

 

[LeeStilo]

right so b4 i bid, apart from the pcd these will definetly fit?! 100%?

 

[Morty Mort]

Who knows for sure. The alloy is 7,5" wide. Low ET (offset) will push the wheel out the arch. High ET will make it impact the calipers...

But I do think it will work.

Anyway, they don't fit 100% as the PCD is 98... so wobbly bolts are your own risk.

 

[StiloBoy]

I've been looking for a Fiat set of alloys on ebay for days now, not a lot on these days from what I can see. Just lots of dross being touted as Stilo wheels.

I wanted to get new Claws to replace mine, seeing as they are peeling and what I paid for them originally is about what it would cost to mearly refurb. Thought I'd pick up a new set for the same money. Apparently not!

 

[scottie2065]

why dont you refurb them yourself, it just takes a little time, and can be done for peanuts

 

[Argonought]

why dont you refurb them yourself, it just takes a little time, and can be done for peanuts

Got any more info as mine really need doing too?

 

[PNL]

Got any more info as mine really need doing too?

Oi you hit that bloomin search button.. or use the PNL short guide..

http://www.clean-image.co.uk/how-do-you-refurbish-alloy-wheels.htm

 

[scottie2065]

this is a good guide also

http://forums.hexus.net/hexus-autom...iy-alloy-wheel-repair-refurbishment-pics.html

 

[Gaz_jtd]

If you go for it, make sure you get the correct lenght bolts!! a hard lesson I learned last week!
Btw thanks Phil job done!