Styling Wheel ideas?

[Cinquecento40k]

So guys im looking to upgrade the wheels on my cinquecento in a few months time. Im after something Retro looking, something similar to the ones shown in the link below, anybody got any ideas of what to look for? i quite like this style of wheel. cheers guys.
Luke.
http://fatlace.com/shop/motorsports/wheels/f-zero-granite-3947.html

 

[Razman]

For a direct fit you want 4x98 PCD and 58.1 centre bore. I don't really think those wheels would fit without extensive body modification! Not only are they 15's, but they're 8.5J

It's easiest to buy fiat/Alfa/lancia wheels as most are a direct fit. Best looking in my opinion are the 14" speedlines. But that's because I'm biased

A forum member recently found this link. Minilites really suit a cinq, they're retro (ish), and they make them in various sizes and colours, for less than £300 delivered! If you have a look through their store, they make many retro style wheels.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140603569836?redirect=mobile&clk_rvr_id=599782796607

 

[fingers99]

Personally I hate minilite alikes on Cinqs. They're from the wrong damn decade! BWTH.

To my mind you're best finding the right size (which, all things being equal, has to be 4 x 98, 6 or 6.5J, 14", 32-35et, 58mm counter bore) and then worrying about the look.

After all, from inside the car you can't see the wheels, but you will be able to tell the difference between crappy, expensive, 13" wheels and grippy, cheap, 14" ones.

 

[Cinquecento40k]

Thanks guys, yeah those wheels are huge for the cinq! they do them even bugger as well! i was looking at minilites, wanted something with a bit of dih like 7x13, however heard there a pain to fit?, ive been looking for the right PCD etc just cannot find any, as i still dont understand all this hubcentric and wobble nut thingy magigy :S

 

[bluejohn125]

I'd forget wasting time and money trying to find new wheels to suit... 13" or 14" alloys in a Fiat fitment will probably be difficult, but they are what you really need... and forget 100 PCD + wobble-bolts

If you want Retro then go for genuine Fiat / Alfa wheels from the 90's - I'd suggest these if you can find a set...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIAT-PUNT..._Car_Rims_ET&hash=item41799bc64f#ht_458wt_811

Classic Fiat, and nicely narrow for your little car

 

[fingers99]

Rimstyles always a good place to start.

 

[Cinquecento40k]

i really like those wheels! would look good with the cinq lowered a bit! i quite like the sold look, without any gaps etc, and fingers just been on that site and theres some nice wheels! retro all the way haha! and would those fiat wheels direct fit?

 

[Cinquecento40k]

These are pretty nice, doubt they'd fit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALFA-ROME...s_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item3f312907bb

 

[Razman]

Personally I hate minilite alikes on Cinqs. They're from the wrong damn decade!

Oh come now, don't tell me they don't suit cinqs....

 

[Cinquecento40k]

they look ace! would 7x13's fit a cinquecento and how?

 

[fingers99]

These are pretty nice, doubt they'd fit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALFA-ROME...s_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item3f312907bb

They'll fit. Need spacers, probably need the arches rolling. But 15s are not a wise choice for anything but 1.4 16v Cinqs (and turbos) cos they raise the gearing a fair bit.

 

[fingers99]

they look ace! would 7x13's fit a cinquecento and how?

Problem will be finding decent 13" rubber. I'm sure that it has been done, though.

 

[Cinquecento40k]

yeah ive been trawling the forum and a guy did it on a cinq in poland looked pretty good, this rubber would probably work, 175 50 r13's yokos used on the 7x13's for minis. also prety attracted to these allycats, pretty much fit the bill as to what im after
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ESCO...s_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET&hash=item23369dc431

 

[fingers99]

PCD will be wrong, and centre bore. No idea what the offset is, but suspect it'll be weird.

 

[Cinquecento40k]

Hmmm quite like the minilite style, fancying a little deeper dished

 

[Cinqfieldcar]

Ats cups? Maybe a set of fifteen52 forged 3 piece rims? Looking at big bucks though for the fifteen52's...

 

[Duncan]

175/50r13 Yokos will be fine on 13x7 and I think they are a pretty good tyre.

ATS cups are cool and look good on Cinqs. I also like alleycats, you can get them in 4x100 if you keep an eye out. Someone was selling a set on Retrorides. Look good when painted completely black Starmag wheels look sweet as well. You just need to put a bit more effort in if you want to run them.

As mentioned, don't rule out old school Fiat/Alfa/Lancia wheels. If you are looking for something easier to fit I'd stick with these. You won't find much with a dish though!

P.S. stick with the 13s

 

[Cinquecento40k]

really like the ATS cups, how far of fitment are they? was looking at a set of lancia delta wheels, they look pretty nice, the guy was asking £150 for a set with decent ish tyres

 

[tobious88]

How do you like these? 15's, don't no the full details but needed 5mm spacer on the rear to just clear the rear arm! If I had the money to buy proper I'd of got smaller rims but they look pretty good, I'm pleased anyway, set me back £20 for wheels, £40 for blast and etch, I sprayed the wheels then applied the vinyl camo then lacquered the set so cheap for me!

 

[Benjammo]

for retro, can I throw fiat X1/9 bertone alloys into the mix, I only paid £25 for my set with tyres:slayer:

or search ebay for some random alloys, I got these "Bertone" alloys off the bay for not that much. (and yes I did change the alloys with a pallet truck and 2 lumps of wood)