I'm looking for a set of 15 or 16 inch wheels to use on my Alfa 33 - I'm happy to use steel ones and was interested to know if Fiat produced any wheels in these diameters with a PCD of 98 and a correct offset of 38mm. (I think)
If so, does anyone have any for sale, possibly with low profile tyres?
Please come back to me on the return email address - many thanks
Adam H
Try this link
Personally I would NEVER try to use 100mm PCD wheels with Fiat/Lancia/Alfa
98mm PCD mounts. The only way you can safely do this is to have the 100mm rims offset drilled to 98 PCD and possibly require new bolts as well dpending on the seat size and taper.The smallest difference in PCD will result in repeating side thrust against the bolt as the wheel rotates resulting in bending stress and ultimate bolt failure. Not ONE bolt but all bolts very quickly one after the other. Bad News!
I have to admit I was a bit nervous hence I bought some 16" fiat chrome shadow alloy wheels from E-bay. I understand it's common practice and as you don't hear about dozens of fiats/alphas throwing wheels I can only assume its safe. Bearing in mind the legal liability the bolt manufacturers/retailers would have they'd be very unwise to sell them.
Mike
Possible the lack of reports is due to the 100% non survival rate!
Fiat/Lancia/Alfa
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