General Size is important.

[lazylobster]

Hi all, another newbie question.


I'd like to install front disc conversion. The wheel is 3.5 x 12, but I'm not sure of the bolt pattern.


As per the pictures, can someone advise please?


My thanks
Rob

 

[Paolo66]

Measure diagonally and it should be 198 mm PCD (pitch circle diameter) (if I remember correctly?)

 

[lazylobster]

Ah, OK, will do. My thanks
Rob

 

[the hobbler]

Hi Dax;
Your wheel-bolt pattern is known as "190pcd" (NOT 198---the mk2 126 had the standard Fiat pattern of 98pcd). There are a number of suppliers on the European continent who can supply front disc-brake conversion kits for these cars (standard 500). If you DO fit front discs (discs are NOT required on the rear), I would suggest that you go up a width or two in wheel size,which will allow the fitment of wider tyres. If you retain the 3.5in wide (original) wheels with disc brakes fitted you will find it VERY easy to 'lock-up' the brakes, especially in the wet.
There are a number of wider alloy wheels available that are 4.5in wide, or do you have a specialist in the area who can 'band' steel wheels? By widening the steel wheels you will be able to retain the original wheel trims (if your wheels have them fitted) and will look fairly original.

 

[the hobbler]

Apologies Rob, called you Dax by mistake---a case of the fingers going faster than the brain!!

 

[lazylobster]

I did laugh Tom. No problem my friend. All sage advice as ever.

My thanks!
Rob