131mirafiori forum

I've finally managed to secure a full set of new 14inch cloverleaf wheels for my 131 Sport. I bought a single wheel for ?39.00 in 2008 and picked it up at my hotel in Turin at 3MA08. The other 4 just arrived from Italy (co-incidentally from the same supplier - listed in the Connections section) at a cost of ?234.00.

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This means that a set of brand new unused 14 x 5.5  cloverleaf wheels still boxed and stickered are surplus to my requirements. They cost me ?250 incl delivery from Germany a few years ago and I'm open to offers at or very close to that figure. They are dark grey in colour so would better suit a Sport but can of course be painted if wanted for a 132/Supermirafiori.

Pictures below and I'd prefer a local sale in Ireland to avoid the hassle of postage...but if no takers, I'll send them overseas if required.

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Would love them but alas no money ::)

I do have plenty of wheels but not a full new set of 14"

How come you are fitting the black and silver ones rather than the 'sport' ones?

I never ever liked the dark wheels on the steel wheeled Sports Dave - In my opinion a wheel should look like it's rotating when on a car - Plus as all the ladies will tell us, dark colours have a "slimming" effect so the dark wheels actually give the impression of being quite small. The two colour versions (ie silver & grey) will look a lot bigger than the extra inch diameter!  ;)

you should have asked, i have lots of these wheels.
are the wheels for 132 and for sport with same ET (depth)?
i was suprised to find that 13" mk2 131 wheels and mk3 wheels had diferent ET

The series 3 wheels were also a slightly different design. Some of the later series 2 supers appeared to have these wheels here too. I believe the series 3 had a slightly wider front track and rear axle.

Yes I remember you saying that before but that you were also keeping the only new set that you had. The silver/grey wheels that I have finally sourced are brand new which is what I wanted.  :)

yeah, well, i got me a couple more sets since then. i pretty much buy all old fiat items i come across lately...
also made a set of 8x14 from original 5.5x14 wheels

So do you want to buy my wheels...?  ;)

you're probably right, i shouldn't be making a off topic chit chat in your ad...
no, i don't want to buy them since i already have more sets of wheels than cars, but as we say in my country, roughly translated, my eyes are hungry yet my belly is already full.

Well I'm happy to say that a forum member is the new owner of the set of wheels - I hope to see them mounted on one of the owner's 131s some time soon.  :)

Another successful sale on www.131mirafiori.com...and with no Ebay/Paypal fees either!  :)

Sorry to revive and hijack an old thread, but does anyone know if it's still possible to buy a new set of the 14" black/silver wheels anywhere? Many thanks

  I got a set of four off Italian ebay a few months ago.........................:)

I threw a set into the scrap metal last year ;)

Hi All.
Ah Nick please don't be doing things like that ;)you will always find someone looking for a
set of wheels like them.
    Willie.

Hmmm, shame that!

I have a nice set of period OZ ruotes with good tyres for sale Che i will put up a thread soon,,
similar to what Simon has on his yellow S1,
maby they might suit you?

Thanks Sid, a picture and sizes would be great if you can? Many thanks

Hi Che her is a pic of one they are 5 1/2j x 14" tyres are 185/60/14 im looking for ?250 for the 4 ;)
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e354/sidta23/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140727_204526_zpspzuvrbjc.jpg) (http://s43.photobucket.com/user/sidta23/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140727_204526_zpspzuvrbjc.jpg.html)

Thanks Sid, they look nice. Would you have a photo that shows the car as well? Am trying to get an idea of what they actually look like on the car. Many thanks

Hi Che that car is no longer here & they would look lost if i put on my racing ;D
they would look very similar to the way Simons wheels sit here
http://www.131mirafiori.com/smf/index.php?topic=7280.0
my wheels are 14" & Simons are 13"?

Che here is a silver 131 with the wheels fitted i know you can only see one but should give you an idea  ;)
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Thanks Sid, I really appreciate the pictures. The wheels do look nice, but I am going to hold out for a set of the original cloverleaf steels, sorry to mess you around.

Your not messing me around at all!
what size clover leafs you looking 14" or 13"?

Thanks Sid, want a set of the 14" if I can find them.

Well I ended up buying these back...and now I know why...I needed them for this...! She came with 13s as standard but 14s look soooo much better... :)

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They look far better then the silver & black ones ;D

So I guess this doesn't mean you have a set of 14's looking for a home then Kev?

Kev, it can't better then that, :o I am drooling ;) What a stunning looking Super S3 you have :)

Sorry Che ...I expect that I'll need them in the future...and they took too much effort to find to let them go again.

They come up on Subito.IT  and Ebay periodically and I'll keep my eyes open for you.....how is the 131 coming along...?  :)

Thanks Bobby...I think I can stop looking for my ultimate 3MA car now...... :)

Thanks Kevin,

Cars coming along slowly (work), however have a whole day in the workshop ahead of me, so new discs and pads going on, along with a general service and a good check over before a day out in it tomorrow :). Just trying to decide what to do about the Manky wheels that are on it, especially as they really need new tyres.

What's wrong with the wheels on it? Can they be refurbished?

I'm sure you'll enjoy the run out after first service.....more pics would be great..pity you won't make it to Ireland for the big event next week.....

The 13's that are on there have just been badly sprayed without being returned so look horrible. I found a set of the 14's in Holland, but the shipping was more than the wheels.... May be I just opt for some alloys for it.

Would have loved to have joined you all in Ireland (Have family out on the west coast) but with the Goodwood revival can't take any more time out of work unfortunately.

I paid ?40 to ship 3 wheels from Italy and ?50 for four from Germany. Both arranged by the sellers...

Shop around and find a more commercial based carrier who specialises in heavier or unusually shaped packages....and you'll get a better transport cost. If the wheels are new and they are what you really want it's worth finding a solution.... :)

Got it all sorted, wheels now on their way :) :)

Also posting an update on the introductions post......a great weekend was had :)