Technical would alfa wheels work?

[bozothenutter]

i've noticed that Alfa wheels for the 33/145/146 are 4x98 aswell.
anybody know if they'd work on a cinq (with regards to hubs and things?)

 

[balidey]

short answer: Yes
long answer: Depends on which wheels and which tyres you are putting on them

 

[fingers99]

As the man says. The good thing is that they're cheap. Bad thing is that in 14s they're all (I think) 5.5J (while 6J offers a far better choice of cheaper tyres). You will need spacers.

I have 2 cars running Alfa wheels..........

 

[balidey]

I have 2 cars running Alfa wheels..........

but are they Alfas?

 

[fingers99]

but are they Alfas?

Nope. One Sei, one Cinq. Have a hankering after a Giulia, but might pick up a cheap 155 if one comes up. Like a fat Cinq, but a bit slow after a high boost tub!

 

[Hellcat]

You must be REALLY squinting to think a 155 looks like a fat cinq!

55J and 6J should not post much of a problem in tyre choice unless you're going REALLY low profile.

 

[fingers99]

You must be REALLY squinting to think a 155 looks like a fat cinq!

55J and 6J should not post much of a problem in tyre choice unless you're going REALLY low profile.

Not looks like, but feels like.

Prob with 5.5J (and I think all the stock Alfa 14" ones are 5.5) is you've really only got the 185/50/14 Contis to shoot at. They're a fine tyre, but bloody expensive. In 6J you can fit 195/45/14 Uniroyals (which are a fair bit cheaper) or even Falkens (although they really don't seem to suit the car as well).