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Quick Question About Wheels
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:32 pm
by dub_jack
Dont know if anyone could help me, i want to buy some Alfa Romeo wheels but am not sure about fitmaents. The oes im after are the ones that basically are flat with the five round holes in them, like you find on the gtv and 145. I know the 145 wheels are four stud but i dont know what fitment they are, so if any of you know can you let me know?
http://ayzee.files.wordpress.com/2009/0 ... 006292.jpg
Plan is to spray them black whilst i save for/think of some propper wheels! I have lots of time as im not on the road yet (test tuesday!) but just wanted to know. Cheers, Jack.
Re: Quick Question About Wheels
Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:34 pm
by Polo96CL
Hi mate,
I know they aren't exact, however here is a link to a thread in which the chap was in a similar situation
http://www.uk-polos.net/view ... eo#p295792
Hope that helps

Re: Quick Question About Wheels
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:09 am
by dub_jack
Just read that whole thread, and from what i gather, they will likely be 4x98 and all 'll need is wobbly bolts and maybe spigot rings?these wheels are slghtly different but i take it the pcd will be the same.
Re: Quick Question About Wheels
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:25 am
by Tim_GTi
You'd most likely need wobble bolts or some custom/rare adaptors to fit them. Quite the effort if your planning to have them simply whilst you save up for different wheels.
Gti Monzas and Porsche Teledials are both more compatible and similar wheels.
Re: Quick Question About Wheels
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:21 am
by Polo96CL
Tim_GTi wrote:
Gti Monzas and Porsche Teledials are both more compatible and similar wheels.
I don't think monza's fit Tim, I looked into it a lot when I was going to do it and with a tyre size 205/40/16 + a 20mm adapter then the rim wont fit inside the arch.
Re: Quick Question About Wheels
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:35 pm
by Tim_GTi
195/40s on them with a 15mm adaptor would work i would've thought? Would bring the ET down to 20 or so.
Re: Quick Question About Wheels
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:39 pm
by Polo96CL
I guess Tim, although you'd get a bit of stretch going on? Would be an ace look though!!
Re: Quick Question About Wheels
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:45 pm
by Tim_GTi
They're only 6.5j! Would be the same as running some RXII 16"s, same ET also, you just get 15mm more of poke

Re: Quick Question About Wheels
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:51 pm
by Polo96CL
Ahh mint that sounds good, do many tyre places offer to fit 195s on a usually 205 type tyre? I do love the Monza's, perhaps I better find a set without tyres
Sorry to hijack your thread mate lol!
Re: Quick Question About Wheels
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 1:47 pm
by Tim_GTi
Yeh mate, they'll fit 195/40s no prob. It's not a hard fit by any means, there's no stretch at all, Look at Alex's wheels, they're 6.5 with a 195/40 on.
Just take it to a trusted place, I had a garage f**k me over with tyre fitting before, wasn't good!
Re: Quick Question About Wheels
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:00 pm
by dub_jack
Tim_GTi wrote:You'd most likely need wobble bolts or some custom/rare adaptors to fit them. Quite the effort if your planning to have them simply whilst you save up for different wheels.
Wobbly bolts aren't that expensive though, and i doubt i'd need adaptors. And when i say whilst i wait for other wheels, i mean probably by the end of the summer or something, i havent actually seen any that tikkle my fancy yet, and when i do, it would be handy to have some winter wheels, especially if next winteris as harsh as this one!
Gti Monzas and Porsche Teledials are both more compatible and similar wheels.
The monzas are only 5 stud though, so this wold be a mision to fit, as are the teledial, plus teledials are way expensive. I have some design 90's lying around but again i'd need some adaptors, plus they'te 16" with ultra wide tyres on.
Re: Quick Question About Wheels
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:33 pm
by Tim_GTi
Take into account that wobbly bolts are really not the best option for attaching wheels. They're what keep you on the tarmac, I personally wouldn't go near them. Just save up for some proper wheels, or get the D90s on the road!!
Re: Quick Question About Wheels
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:48 am
by Lee-Dub
alfa's will look sik bro, n u no we're selling them D90's! i could do with that money!!
Re: Quick Question About Wheels
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 11:15 pm
by dub_jack
Tim_GTi wrote:Take into account that wobbly bolts are really not the best option for attaching wheels. They're what keep you on the tarmac, I personally wouldn't go near them. Just save up for some proper wheels, or get the D90s on the road!!
Yeah but with the spiggott rings (if they're even neded) the wheels will be sitting snugly on the hubs anyway, and if wobbly bolts were that dangerous, im sure they wouldnt sell them!
Re: Quick Question About Wheels
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:51 am
by Tim_GTi
Just my oppinion on them
