Rims for 80 spyder 2000

jeremy819 · Post by **jeremy819** » Mon May 15, 2006 5:51 pm

I have a 1980 Fiat spyder 2000 donor car. I bought it with out any tires or rims, and am looking for a set of rims to use just to be able to make it mobile. I do not want the factory rims (pricey). Does anyone know of a car make and model with the same bolt pattern as the fiat that I might be able to get rims from just to move this car around? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

jacksplace · Post by **jacksplace** » Mon May 15, 2006 6:10 pm

You might measure the bolt pattern and then check any wrecking yard.

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Mon May 15, 2006 9:01 pm

The bolt pattern is 4 x 98mm and is a pretty odd size. Wonder if the 4 x 100 holes from a Mustang wheel could be opened up and be used.

perthling · Post by **perthling** » Mon May 15, 2006 10:23 pm

Most Fiats use the same 4x98mm pattern. Other (eg 4x100) wheels may be able to be fitted to move the car (do the bolts up loosely) but I would definitely not drive it with those fitted. Some Alfas also had the same pattern. Maybe check with your local Fiat club (!) to see if someone has a spare set of rims lying around.

pertyfly · Post by **pertyfly** » Mon May 15, 2006 11:59 pm

yeah, where are you located?!?

Indigo124 · Post by **Indigo124** » Tue May 16, 2006 11:40 am

although this may be more troublesome than just finding some wheels that are 4x98, you could drill new holes in your axles and rotors in a 4x100 pattern then use whatever japanese wheel you could find.( all you would need is a drill press and some machine work experience and you could easily get it finished in a few days. another alternative would be to use these special special lugbolts you can use that are safe for use on 4x98 pattern and 4x100 wheel. i think there nickname is "wobblers." that didnt sound to safe to me. might outta check that out. i ended up going to http://www.fiatwheels.com and just bought a 4x98 set on sale. but the guy might be sold out. good luck

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Tue May 16, 2006 12:33 pm

I've got several sets of steel wheels but shipping would probably kill you.

Danno · Post by **Danno** » Tue May 16, 2006 3:20 pm

I've got some orig 80 rims you can have for a decent price. If you wanna figure out the shipping costs I'll weigh them for you.

brad131a4 · Post by **brad131a4** » Wed May 17, 2006 12:17 am

Drilling out the holes isn't all that great of an idea as there is a very minimul amount of edge left on the hub to rethread.If you drilled the holes alittle larger and offset 1mm you would be able to press studs in thats about the only way I'd do it. Even still most of the 4x100 rims are for front wheel drive so the offset is wrong. There are plenty of rims out with the 4x98 bolt pattern and the right offset or atleast the ability to get the right kind. The offset bolts work only and are for ONLY hubcentric rims. That means the weight of the rim and tire is supported buy the axle hub not the studs. So the only thing the bolts do are keep the rims tight to the hub. Our spiders are not hubcentric cars atleast not in the rears anyway so I wouldn't use the offset bolts on a set of 4x100 rims.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Wed May 17, 2006 2:45 am

why not get some dollies if you can't find wheels?

Mad-Machine · Post by **Mad-Machine** » Thu May 18, 2006 10:06 pm

well, where are you located? If you are in the Mid-Atlantic Region, I have a set of steel stockers (two with brand new CHEAP 155/80/13 tyres on them you could use until you decide to get rid of your parts car. I would like them back though when you are done with them.

124cso · Post by **124cso** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 2:24 am

I've only just seen your posting & don't know how you got on, but most fiat 13" 4 stud rims will fit, 124, 125, 127, 128, 131, 132, uno, Yugo?, Lada (square shape sedans). And mid 60's-70's Lancia & Seat/Polski
Search the wreckers or ebay. At worst, you may have to pull off brakes for clearance but you're only wanting shed wheels !

hope it helps