Argenta wheeltrim issues

[mirafioriman]

So tried my new wheeltrims on the new wheels I have and as I thought I encountered problems.



The valve hole did not line up if you line up the wheel bolt holes.  They don't look right to me either and the holes in the wheeltrim don't touch the wheel centre.

My deduction series 1 and series 2 Argentas use different wheels.  



Above is a new wheel I have.....

Below are pictures of the wheel trim and wheel part numbers.





Unfortunately I do not have any Argenta parts books. Perhaps someone here will be able to enlighten me as to what is what and what I need?

[djape1977]

beats me pal. i can supply a set of second hand argenta mk2 wheels if it's what you need. mk1 wheels i don't have. i thought they were the same. to be honest, i never paid any attention to wheels on argentas, those were just ordinary steel wheels for me...

[mirafioriman]

If you could post up a picture of an Argenta Mk 2 steel wheel that would be really helpful so I can see if they are the same or different to the ones I have.

[djape1977]

http://131mirafiori.com/smf/index.php?topic=2603.0

wheels are at my friends summerhouse, 70km out of town, so i can't get the photos right away. you'll get 'em before the spring though 

[mirafioriman]

Looking at the photos on the link the wheels do look similar to the ones I have.

More investigations needed.......

[mirafioriman]

So above is a Croma with similar trims. On the Croma the trims go right up to the rim, however, on the Argenta it looks like they don't as there are chrome trim rings fitted.

I'm wondering if the trims I bought are not Argenta ones but ones from some other car such as a Croma for example

[Gremlino]

I'm wondering if the trims I bought are not Argenta ones but ones from some other car

If I remember correctly this style of trims for 14" wheels were on the Argenta, Strada, Regatta, Croma and Tempra here in the UK.

The 13" wheel versions were for the Uno, Duna, Fiorino, Panda and Tipo.

If the holes in the trim are not deep enough to reach the bolt holes in the Argenta wheel then it would suggest a FWD application for your trims.

It might seem obvious to some (many have discovered this already) but I hope this helps with any possible crossover between them  

[mirafioriman]

So it looks like my 'Argenta' trims, may not be Argenta trims!

Looks like I must continue to search!

At least I have four new wheels

[theredx19]

I know a lad might have a few set of the correct ones but I know he watches the site and now knows how rare they are as this may reflect in his price...

[mirafioriman]

Well it costs nothing to ask

[mirafioriman]

Got some! Only two again but these are Argenta ones!



Trial fitted to wheel:



Came from Italy for a very reasonable price. Looking for two more now, the incorrect pair will be up on ebay just in case someone needs them.