Fiat Punto : Tyre & wheel upgrade thread

furioussphinx · 19th October 2009, 22:04

I have decided to go for R-S2s if I can find them. If not, the next one is Sdrives. And yes, this is if am going for 15" alloys. And I am going for the HRS alloy, H 412.

aZa · 20th October 2009, 01:22

killer choice! I would have gone for R-S2's too. But at the last moment the dealer didn't have them in STOCK.

ms001 · 20th October 2009, 08:05

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Originally Posted by furioussphinx

I have decided to go for R-S2s if I can find them. If not, the next one is Sdrives. And yes, this is if am going for 15" alloys. And I am going for the HRS alloy, H 412.

how much are the HRS set of 5 costing you? iam planning to go for the same

furioussphinx · 20th October 2009, 21:28

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Originally Posted by ms001

how much are the HRS set of 5 costing you? iam planning to go for the same

Dint go and negotiate yet. Will be going next week when my car is back. Now am really tempted to Pete/RD my baby. Lets see what happens. Funds Funds Funds! Lol.

binz · 20th October 2009, 21:32

Put the wheels first,before going petes/rd

ms001 · 22nd October 2009, 20:50

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Originally Posted by ms001

how much are the HRS set of 5 costing you? iam planning to go for the same

looking at the specs it seems it has 8 holes, 4 would be 100 and 4 98pcd, dont know if these are genuine or filed, any suggestion guys? the cost is 18k for 4

blinkjona · 24th October 2009, 19:36

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Originally Posted by ms001

did you manage to get any 98 pcd alloys yet? iam tired of looking

same here... and all the dealers try to push for the 100 pcd's, claiming there is absolutely no risk whatsoever...
please do let me know if you know anyone having 98 pcd alloys here in blore

Ravveendrra · 25th October 2009, 00:39

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Originally Posted by ms001

looking at the specs it seems it has 8 holes, 4 would be 100 and 4 98pcd, dont know if these are genuine or filed, any suggestion guys? the cost is 18k for 4

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Originally Posted by blinkjona

same here... and all the dealers try to push for the 100 pcd's, claiming there is absolutely no risk whatsoever...
please do let me know if you know anyone having 98 pcd alloys here in blore

I have not heard of 98 being one of the two PCDs in multi-PCD wheels. In multi-PCD wheels, most often one PCD is 100 and the other is 102. Please check the specifications on the product/catalogue carefully otherwise measure it accurately. 2mm might not seem like much but it can mean the difference between a smooth and stable ride and a wobbly unsafe one.

Fitting 100 PCD wheels onto 98PCD hubs might work if the car is only going to be driven within the city at speeds lower than 80kmph. No amount of 'jugaad' including filing, PCD adjusting bolts etc will work. The most common complaint is wobbling and vibration in the steering at high speeds (anything over 90 kmph).

Remember that besides Fiat even the Peugeots use 98 PCD wheels as do some other European manufacturers, so those wheels have to be out there somewhere.

Cheers,

blinkjona · 25th October 2009, 09:35

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Originally Posted by Ravveendrra

I have not heard of 98 being one of the two PCDs in multi-PCD wheels. In multi-PCD wheels, most often one PCD is 100 and the other is 102. Please check the specifications on the product/catalogue carefully otherwise measure it accurately. 2mm might not seem like much but it can mean the difference between a smooth and stable ride and a wobbly unsafe one.

Fitting 100 PCD wheels onto 98PCD hubs might work if the car is only going to be driven within the city at speeds lower than 80kmph. No amount of 'jugaad' including filing, PCD adjusting bolts etc will work. The most common complaint is wobbling and vibration in the steering at high speeds (anything over 90 kmph).

Remember that besides Fiat even the Peugeots use 98 PCD wheels as do some other European manufacturers, so those wheels have to be out there somewhere.

Cheers,

@Ravveendrra-Thanks for your input
i wouldnt want to compromise on safety...hunt for 98 pcd wheels continues...

it should actually be a good business for those retailers out there...hope they hear us and get them 98 pcd's soon

ms001 · 25th October 2009, 10:18

the spec says it is 98 PCD + 100 pcd

Mag Wheels,Automotive Wheels,Aluminum Alloy Wheels,Car Chrome Wheels,Supplier

they say 3 more designs will be out this week, price is 18k for set for 4 for this one.
Is it ok to go for it if the spec is 100 + 98 ?

blinkjona · 25th October 2009, 13:41

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Originally Posted by ms001

the spec says it is 98 PCD + 100 pcd

Mag Wheels,Automotive Wheels,Aluminum Alloy Wheels,Car Chrome Wheels,Supplier

they say 3 more designs will be out this week, price is 18k for set for 4 for this one.
Is it ok to go for it if the spec is 100 + 98 ?

right TeamBhpian Gurus, please confirm if this 98+100 pcd is ok?

any Sai Mag dealer in Bangalore?

ms001 please keep us posted for those new designs.
maybe we can get it together and get additional discount

Comrade · 25th October 2009, 17:59

neo wheels has 15" extreme for FIAT (98 pcd, 4 bolt, 6.5J) http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1480904-post2358.html

sdp1975 · 25th October 2009, 21:59

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Originally Posted by ms001

the spec says it is 98 PCD + 100 pcd

Is it ok to go for it if the spec is 100 + 98 ?

Here's a link you may want to see on multi PCD wheels.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...ls-unsafe.html

ms001 · 26th October 2009, 07:25

thanks for the link sdp, but there is no conclusion to that thread, some say its safe some say absolutely not.

sdp1975 · 26th October 2009, 10:35

I think you can go ahead with the multi PCD wheels. Haven't heard of a real life case so far where multi PCD wheels have given problems, quite a few people use multi PCD wheels esp the lenso samurai ones on the swift.

19th October 2009, 22:04	#76
furioussphinx BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 536 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	I have decided to go for R-S2s if I can find them. If not, the next one is Sdrives. And yes, this is if am going for 15" alloys. And I am going for the HRS alloy, H 412.
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20th October 2009, 01:22	#77
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 25 Times View My Garage	killer choice! I would have gone for R-S2's too. But at the last moment the dealer didn't have them in STOCK.
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20th October 2009, 21:32	#80
binz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,306 Thanked: 431 Times View My Garage	Put the wheels first,before going petes/rd
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25th October 2009, 10:18	#85
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,035 Thanked: 311 Times	the spec says it is 98 PCD + 100 pcd Mag Wheels,Automotive Wheels,Aluminum Alloy Wheels,Car Chrome Wheels,Supplier they say 3 more designs will be out this week, price is 18k for set for 4 for this one. Is it ok to go for it if the spec is 100 + 98 ?
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25th October 2009, 17:59	#87
Comrade BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: HYD Posts: 690 Thanked: 2,012 Times	neo wheels has 15" extreme for FIAT (98 pcd, 4 bolt, 6.5J) http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1480904-post2358.html
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26th October 2009, 07:25	#89
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,035 Thanked: 311 Times	thanks for the link sdp, but there is no conclusion to that thread, some say its safe some say absolutely not.
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26th October 2009, 10:35	#90
sdp1975 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,716 Thanked: 1,278 Times View My Garage	I think you can go ahead with the multi PCD wheels. Haven't heard of a real life case so far where multi PCD wheels have given problems, quite a few people use multi PCD wheels esp the lenso samurai ones on the swift.
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