Fiat Linea has arrived

opendro · 13th January 2009, 17:26

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Originally Posted by jassi

from what i heard - pcd is 98 not 100 and you might have the usual trouble trying to find pcd 98 alloys. I think thats the case with all fiats.

Anyway, no plans to change the alloys since they are not giving an option to have only steel rims in Emotion pack.

Civic has 195/65R15 and the profile does not look too fat. Both 195/60 and 205/65 would need 5.5 to 7 inch width rim. And my guess is that it will fit well in Linea's wheel well.

asr245 · 13th January 2009, 18:02

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Originally Posted by opendro

Anyway, no plans to change the alloys since they are not giving an option to have only steel rims in Emotion pack.

Civic has 195/65R15 and the profile does not look too fat. Both 195/60 and 205/65 would need 5.5 to 7 inch width rim. And my guess is that it will fit well in Linea's wheel well.

OT & maybe a rookie question - what's pcd?

opendro · 13th January 2009, 18:16

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Originally Posted by asr245

OT & maybe a rookie question - what's pcd?

Pitch Circle Diameter. You can google for "wheel PCD". First link I got is WHEELS. PCD, offset, and centre spigot diameter

kbalii · 13th January 2009, 18:23

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Originally Posted by asr245

OT & maybe a rookie question - what's pcd?

PCD stands for Pitch circle diameter. Please correct me if I am wrong.

It has something to do with the bolts that fit the alloys or the wheels. It is the diameter of the circle that would connect the circle if the bolts were in the circumference of the same circle

. I think it is measured in mm and so 100 mm means 10 cms dia which most of the alloys are made for. 98 would mean 9.8 cms dia which might be unique.

Punto comes in 98 (pcd), so this one (Linea) could also be 98.

Somebody, please validate this explanation for PCD.

asr245 · 13th January 2009, 18:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by opendro

Pitch Circle Diameter. You can google for "wheel PCD". First link I got is WHEELS. PCD, offset, and centre spigot diameter

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbalii

PCD stands for Pitch circle diameter. Please correct me if I am wrong.

It has something to do with the bolts that fit the alloys or the wheels. It is the diameter of the circle that would connect the circle if the bolts were in the circumference of the same circle

. I think it is measured in mm and so 100 mm means 10 cms dia which most of the alloys are made for. 98 would mean 9.8 cms dia which might be unique.

Punto comes in 98 (pcd), so this one (Linea) could also be 98.

Somebody, please validate this explanation for PCD.

That sounds right from what Opendro's link. Thanks to both

swale84 · 13th January 2009, 19:11

Yup: PCD is Pitch circle diameter.
Imagine a circle drawn with the centre points of all the wheel mounting bolts as points on its circumference. The diameter of that circle is the PCD. It's usually expresed in millimetres (mm) in automotive lingo.

Different manufacturers use different PCD's for different platforms. Ford & Tata for example use 108 PCD on all their passenger cars.

Fiat uses 98 PCD - which is very unique, atleast in India. Perhaps once we see Fiat sales improving, we should find more afterarket optins for alloy wheels.

greatDrive · 13th January 2009, 23:40

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Originally Posted by jassi

from what i heard - pcd is 98 not 100 and you might have the usual trouble trying to find pcd 98 alloys. I think thats the case with all fiats.

Thanks for confirming this buddy.
I already have a 98PCD 15'' inches OZ Racing on my petra

. and I agree that its difficult to get 98PCD in market.

muneemmk · 14th January 2009, 00:39

To know more about PCD just look up this link

PCD

luky_13 · 14th January 2009, 08:11

Finally its launch day, we have been waiting for it for so long (i dont even remember how long). Waiting for the official price figures to roll out, any idea what time is the launch ?

autocarcr · 14th January 2009, 09:07

Happy Pongal! Today is the launch of the most awaited car of the year- Linea. Stay tuned to Linea :: for more details on pricing.

> kazillion posts, 1000s of seconds, 600 days, hundreds of people, tens of threads, 1 car.

Linea____________________________________________a dmire!

cheers:

AirWind · 14th January 2009, 09:51

Ref YouTube video on post# 492., occurs to me the front seats were way too reclined beyond normal - is it just me...?

TheHorse · 14th January 2009, 09:54

The D-day has arrived.....dying to see official price figures and hope that they match with all the speculation

muneemmk · 14th January 2009, 10:44

What all colors have everyone booked ? Is white available anywhere ? just a doubt ,because the Cochin Fiat dealership, has taken a lot of bookings for white, but i still have my doubts weather white is available.

JRD · 14th January 2009, 11:28

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Originally Posted by muneemmk

What all colors have everyone booked ? Is white available anywhere ? just a doubt ,because the Cochin Fiat dealership, has taken a lot of bookings for white, but i still have my doubts weather white is available.

hey there are three colors. Red (metallic), Silver and Black at present. Ive been told white will come in march (speculation).

I called the dealer and asked about the delivery and i was told that the delivery will be made on 22nd of Jan. and oh yes it will still be the first car from the plant

Will post exact OTR price tommorow.

Happy uttrayan everyone!

tinkywinky · 14th January 2009, 12:30

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Originally Posted by JRD

hey there are three colors. Red (metallic), Silver and Black at present. Ive been told white will come in march (speculation).

I called the dealer and asked about the delivery and i was told that the delivery will be made on 22nd of Jan. and oh yes it will still be the first car from the plant

Will post exact OTR price tommorow.

Happy uttrayan everyone!

In Bangalore I was told that 4 colors will be available : Red, silver , black and champagne... Waiting for 6 pm and all our doubts would be put to rest..... Waiting eagerly ... Most of us in the team bhp i think have booked for Flamenco Red....

13th January 2009, 19:11	#501
swale84 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 459 Thanked: 9 Times	Yup: PCD is Pitch circle diameter. Imagine a circle drawn with the centre points of all the wheel mounting bolts as points on its circumference. The diameter of that circle is the PCD. It's usually expresed in millimetres (mm) in automotive lingo. Different manufacturers use different PCD's for different platforms. Ford & Tata for example use 108 PCD on all their passenger cars. Fiat uses 98 PCD - which is very unique, atleast in India. Perhaps once we see Fiat sales improving, we should find more afterarket optins for alloy wheels.
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muneemmk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 832 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	To know more about PCD just look up this link PCD
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14th January 2009, 08:11	#504
luky_13 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 580 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	Finally its launch day, we have been waiting for it for so long (i dont even remember how long). Waiting for the official price figures to roll out, any idea what time is the launch ?
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autocarcr BANNED Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 104 Thanked: Once	Lineadmire! Happy Pongal! Today is the launch of the most awaited car of the year- Linea. Stay tuned to Linea :: for more details on pricing. > kazillion posts, 1000s of seconds, 600 days, hundreds of people, tens of threads, 1 car. Linea____________________________________________a dmire! cheers:
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AirWind BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 998 Thanked: 404 Times View My Garage	Ref YouTube video on post# 492., occurs to me the front seats were way too reclined beyond normal - is it just me...?
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TheHorse BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 131 Thanked: 11 Times	The D-day has arrived.....dying to see official price figures and hope that they match with all the speculation
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muneemmk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 832 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	What all colors have everyone booked ? Is white available anywhere ? just a doubt ,because the Cochin Fiat dealership, has taken a lot of bookings for white, but i still have my doubts weather white is available. Last edited by muneemmk : 14th January 2009 at 10:47.
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