Will they fit with spacers?

[nrg19uk]

Haynes manual says 51/2j x 13 for the 1995cc sport model

[Emin]

The ones at the picture are definitely 5 1/2J 13. I think i have seen some fitted to 126's.

[Eklipze3k]

The width isn't an issue though, the offset is

[Draigflag]

I should be getting one back from the tyres fitters today fitted with a 165 tyre, i'll put it on the car, take some pics and show you how close it is and then we'll go from there. Thanks for the offer of the spacers btw! Can't really get the car over to you without tax or MOT though.

[124cso]

It is not only what will fit under or in the wheelarches, you will reduce your steering arc with wider tires as they rub on the body when on lock. My spider has 165s as standard but 205s rubbed on the top arms on both locks ( with correct offset).

[Draigflag]

Well i tried one at the front with a tyres and it just clears lock to lock, it touches the mudflap it's so close! Not tried the back yet, but i am 99% sure it's too wide with the tyre as you can only just get your finger between the wheel and body without tyre. So i am either going to sell them or track down some spacers. The cinq 15MM ones are looking the best bet.

So my hunt for a decent set of rims continues! Does anybody know if these will fit? 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-Alfa-Romeo-Classic-Campanatura-Wheels-5-5J-x-13-/270783215824?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item3f0beff8d0

[Draigflag]

Sorry folks, i'm hoping to fit the Fiat 131 wheels soon, tried one at the back with a tyre and it looks awesome, like a little Abarth track car!

Anyway, it's clear of the body, just! You can get a folded piece of paper between the wheel and the body at the rear but it's a bit too close for comfort for me. Are the hubs on the 126 the same as the Cinq? I'm going to try some 15 MM spacers with extended bolts as i really want them to fit!

Thanks

[Eklipze3k]

I think the bolt thread pitch is different - M12x1.5 (Cinq/Sei is M12x1.25).

[124cso]

Anyway, it's clear of the body, just! You can get a folded piece of paper between the wheel and the body at the rear but it's a bit too close for comfort for me. Are the hubs on the 126 the same as the Cinq? I'm going to try some 15 MM spacers with extended bolts as i really want them to fit!

Thanks

You could dummy it up with a stack of plain washers, that way you can adjust to see what suits and save buying spacers that may not work ? An Engineer's supply shop should even have a selection of washer thicknesses from about 0.8mm to 2 or 3mm. So you nead  between 20 &72 washers depending.

[Emin]

Some bolts may be used likewise to save some washers?

[Draigflag]

Bolt thread pitch? Oh man, why is fitting some wheels such a task 

[124cso]

Some bolts may be used likewise to save some washers?

Sorry, but how will "bolts" pack the rims out off the drums to establish thickness of spacer requirement in order to clear body ?

[Eklipze3k]

I think they mean nuts rather than bolts, but that'd only work if it needs spaced out quite a way, nuts tend not to be very thin!

[Emin]

Terribly sorry, i meant to say nuts of course. Much confusion and so much embarassment.

[Draigflag]

I might just stick the Cinq alloys on to save all the fuss. Not a big fan, but they are better than plastic hub caps