Fitting 17" 147 wheels to my 116 GTV6

AgeG · July 13, 2010, 06:47:22 AM

Mille no drop in ride quality that I can tell, steering a little heavier but muh nicer in the twistys. MD I can appreciate what your saying but I think it definately freshens the car up but that's my opinion I spose
Dehne, I wAs going to use spacers but was worried about guard clearance and really didn't want to get I to modifying them.

MD · July 13, 2010, 07:32:37 PM

AgeG. What a gentleman. Must say you took that criticism very well. Some people would crack a dark one, but hey, what's a forum for if you can't express a reasonable and qualified opinion ?

Now for Paul, er , faaark. My rough understanding is that you have a point but you prefer to keep it in your pants ??

Failing that , tell us all where that servo is cause I a feel a sudden rush of "I need a new set of wheels syndrome" coming on .

AgeG · July 13, 2010, 10:59:10 PM

Paul yes to alfa club cruises and spetacollo, track day as spectator, mine is a Sunday cruiser I Love it too much to risk hurting it but maybe I will work up the courage at some stage.

Simon Aarons · July 13, 2010, 11:10:04 PM

17" Wheels are great on GTV's... everyone should be doing it!

MD · July 14, 2010, 08:06:14 AM

me likem dis wun..

Mile Jurcic · July 14, 2010, 10:38:38 AM

Hey Simon,

Car looks great, love the ride height.

What have you done to your suspension ?

Cheers
Mile.

Simon Aarons · July 14, 2010, 02:54:56 PM

Shut up Mick!

What i have done is no secret. I bought 30mm torsion bars, uprated springs, front + rear roll bars and probably something else - can't remember. But the secret is what Monza Motors did. All i know is that the handling on the road and track is unbelievable!... you should know Mick.. i was quicker than you.

martym00se72 · July 14, 2010, 05:42:57 PM

Hi Simon,
what are those wheels? - really like the look of them.
Cheers

Anthony Miller · July 14, 2010, 05:49:15 PM

They're from a GT aren't they?

dehne · July 14, 2010, 05:53:41 PM

they came out on the last of the 156 as an option they are available in 16 and 17 inch

Mile Jurcic · July 14, 2010, 06:37:24 PM

Thanks Simmo,

So it handles as good as it looks thats awesome.

Hey Mick, i noticed your Turbodelta has a nice stance as well.

So whats the secret recipe ?

Cheers

Simon Aarons · July 14, 2010, 09:14:10 PM

Quote from: dehne on July 14, 2010, 05:53:41 PM
they came out on the last of the 156 as an option they are available in 16 and 17 inch

They are actually off the earlier 156's - i believe the Sport or Monza models had these wheels. 17" only, never seen these in 16". The last of the 156 had a slightly different pattern i believe.

dehne · July 14, 2010, 10:00:27 PM

i think there are 2 different spoked rims, there was a set of 16 inch on ebay not long ago i thought they were only in 17inch to until i read the tyre size

martym00se72 · July 30, 2010, 03:33:28 PM

Quote from: Simon Aarons on July 14, 2010, 09:14:10 PM
Quote from: dehne on July 14, 2010, 05:53:41 PM
they came out on the last of the 156 as an option they are available in 16 and 17 inch

They are actually off the earlier 156's - i believe the Sport or Monza models had these wheels. 17" only, never seen these in 16". The last of the 156 had a slightly different pattern i believe.

They look very similar (nigh on identical) to OZ Racing Superturismos I think? What size are yours Simon? 17x7 or 17x8? Any fitting issues? Very nice wheel - suits the GTV6 no end I think. So much so I am getting some

Cheers
Marty