Where to get original GTV wheels, and fitting.

[ugame]

Hi Guys,

Just wondering where the best wreckers is for Alfa parts.

Need to go wheel shopping and maybe some other bits.

[poohbah]

Good question. I've been wondering that for 3 years!

I haven't really come across anyone with decent Alfa stock - the guys at Cileberti's in Ossie Park seem to be able to find second hand parts when they need to, maybe try them.

What sort of wheels are you after?

Your best bet maybe to hunt around on Gumtree for a privately owned "parts" car, may even be cheaper to buy a whole donor, depending what you are after.

PS - just spotted this mob in Kenwick: http://www.asv.com.au/product-category/now-wrecking/alfa/

[ugame]

Well...wheel wise here is the scenario....

The 2002 GTV I recently purchased has non-alfa 5 spoke rims in 17" and 1 has a small ding.

So I will either have the ding fixed and get new tyres OR put a good set of used OEM Alfa wheels on it.

Love teledials but who doesn't. Even a set of 16" teledials with fair tyres on them would tempt me as I actually prefer the ride of the 16".

But always handy to know which wreckers to go to.

I use Chileberti's for servicing so yep am aware of them Leo and the guys are awesome.

Other bits I may be after....well at present it's really just passenger side window mechanism, but depends if Leo can fix the one i have on my next visit.

Thanks and keep em coming.

[poohbah]

I prefer teledials too, and wish the prior owner hadn't replaced the ones on my 156. But I have grown to love the look of my aftermarket 17 inchers.

There is a regular "Steve" on gumtree wrecking a series 1 156 which has (or had) teledials. He's in mount lawley.

[four90s]

The 156 wheels have a different offset to the GTV wheels so they scrape.

At least they did on the set I tried.

Steve
Adelaide

[ugame]

Cheers mate. Will look up the 156.

I'm at this stage just going to go for the cheapest option to fix the vibration i get from the dinged wheel and worn tyres.

So if that ends up as "fix ding and get new tyres" then that's what I'll do.

I'm the same as you......the 5 spokes are actually growing on me already lol.

But if there's a bargain set of 16's out thhere with more than 50% tread and no shudders....then I'll take that option

[ugame]

hmmm found steve's 156 on Gumtree and was going to call BUT......

http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-gtv-andamp-916-spider/180371-why-dont-gtv-owners-fit-156-teledial-alloys.html

Offset is wrong So I'd need spacers.

Looking more like just living with the 5 spokes and repairing + new tyres given RE003's will only set me back about $500.

[ugame]

The 156 wheels have a different offset to the GTV wheels so they scrape.

At least they did on the set I tried.

Steve
Adelaide

Thanks mate. I think we were posting at the same time but great to have conformation of my findings.

I'm not a fan of spacers and 10mm would be big ones.

So I think I'll stick with fixing the dinged rim and getting RE003's all round. No rush.

They are growing on me.


http://i65.tinypic.com/oqvtz4.jpg

That said, to stay on topic, WAers do still post info on good alfa wreckers in perth as I'm sure it will be of use at some point

[poohbah]

I can recommend a really good rim repairer in Malaga - Alliance Rim Repairs. Quick efficient and not too expensive. They will be able to do whatever you want, from simple fix to full refurb.

BTW - not sure if the 147 wheels have same offset as the 156, but there is a local guy selling a set of 3-circle 147 teledials on gumtree.

They are really good looking wheels - though he's dreaming asking for $1k.

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/girrawheen/wheels-tyres-rims/alfa-romeo-147-rims/1141657105

[poohbah]

have to agree that even though the teledials look the best, those rims do suit your ride Ugame.

They are not too dissimilar to mine.

[carlo rossi]

;leave a note on the window of the alfa of your type that has a uni sticker or a p plate
youll get your part within 6 months

[JOHN G]

Hi ugame I'm in Perth have two sets of rims you may be interested in first set free



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[JOHN G]

The first set Speedlines 6.5J x16 H2 -30.5 .


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[ugame]

lol at the P plater comment.

I sold my silver 98 GTV to an L plater on the weekend    It'll be fine.

And my 2002 will possibly be going to my son when he gets his P's but if that happens, I'll be shopping for a Busso

I have emailed a pic of the dinged rim to Alliance Rim Repairs this afternoon  so hopefully that's the answer.

Thanks again.

[JOHN G]

Second set open to offers .


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