Has anyone attempted to test fit OEM 15" or 16" wheels to the Abarth?

[Giuseppe]

I was thinking about running my Prima or OE 15" wheels on my Abarth for track days. I haven't had time to test fit them yet. Has anyone attempted this? Or does anyone know of a light 15" wheel that will clear the brakes? Appearance is unimportant. I am trying to achieve functionality. And I did search, but all I found were the stance mesh wheels.

[shagghie]

I was thinking about running my Prima or OE 15" wheels on my Abarth for track days. I haven't had time to test fit them yet. Has anyone attempted this? Or does anyone know of a light 15" wheel that will clear the brakes? Appearance is unimportant. I am trying to achieve functionality. And I did search, but all I found were the stance mesh wheels.

I'm looking at a bunch of different 15x8 wheels... now just looking for a local shop that stocks em so i can try some on.
The stock 15" imo, aren't wide enuf to gain much advantage.

msr, mrr, advan, or any of the Rays' brands will work in 4x100, too.

a 15x7 in +35mm should be a safe bet


oh and for a cheap, light option, can't go wrong with buddy club wheels!

[FTY]

The stock 15"s will clear the rear but not the front brakes. Hope this helps- chris

Your better off with a 30 offset in a 15" if looking for something non-stock.

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I know the Stance wheels in 16x8 fit just fine. Not sure about any 15's. I was looking at the Stance Emotion wheels in 15's but they don't clear the front brakes.

[shagghie]

The stock 15"s will clear the rear but not the front brakes. Hope this helps- chris

Your better off with a 30 offset in a 15" if looking for something non-stock.

At what wheel widths? Even 8"?

[jguerdat]

What about with spacers or is it the diameter?

[shagghie]

What about with spacers or is it the diameter?

I measured the distance between the rear torsionbar and the inside of our 17" wheels.
Looks a tad over 1 1/4".

So a 15" wheel would be an inch closer to that torsion bar mount, leaving only 1/4" clearance, assuming the wheel we pick out is built with exact same proportions as our stock 17" wheels.

Meaning.... we won't know till we try on a set, but at least it isn't an impossible proposition.

[Giuseppe]

The stock 15"s will clear the rear but not the front brakes. Hope this helps- chris

Your better off with a 30 offset in a 15" if looking for something non-stock.

Do you think a 30 offset will allow front clearance? I am just trying to get a lower roll center on the track. And honestly, 15" slicks are much cheaper.

[shagghie]

Do you think a 30 offset will allow front clearance? I am just trying to get a lower roll center on the track. And honestly, 15" slicks are much cheaper.

If we can just measure the stock 16" internal break clearance on the front, then we can extrapolate from that to determine what internal diameter specs any aftermarket wheel needs to have. Anyone up for it?

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If we can just measure the stock 16" internal break clearance on the front, then we can extrapolate from that to determine what internal diameter specs any aftermarket wheel needs to have. Anyone up for it?

I have 16's. What info do you need? Happy to pull the wheel off if need be. Just give me a list of dimensions you would like to get

[BigDaddySRT]

I measured the distance between the rear torsionbar and the inside of our 17" wheels.
Looks a tad over 1 1/4".

So a 15" wheel would be an inch closer to that torsion bar mount, leaving only 1/4" clearance, assuming the wheel we pick out is built with exact same proportions as our stock 17" wheels.

Meaning.... we won't know till we try on a set, but at least it isn't an impossible proposition.

How would that 15" Wheel be "closer" to that torsion bar mount if both the 17" and 15" wheel had the exact same Offset????

Enlighten us?????

[shagghie]

How would that 15" Wheel be "closer" to that torsion bar mount if both the 17" and 15" wheel had the exact same Offset????

Enlighten us?????

I don't mean closer from a latitude angle (the Torsion bar mount already sits INSIDE the 17" rim). I mean closer from a longitude axis, as in how close the torsion bar mount that is already sitting inside the wheel is to the inner surface of the wheel (vice the inner edge of the wheel).

I didn't mention offset. I meant 'proportions', meaning, assuming X aftermarket wheel is build with the same inner diameter proportions regarding the space behind the spokes in which the torsion bar mount sits in.

[2Cool]

Only 15" rims I have seen pictures of mounted to an Abarth are the Monza Competiziones in 6.5" width and 15mm offset.

[White Abarth]

I was thinking about running my Prima or OE 15" wheels on my Abarth for track days. I haven't had time to test fit them yet. Has anyone attempted this?

I've tested it. Prima and/or Sport wheels fit the Abarth just fine. They're 16" (Pop and Lounge have 15"), have the exact same offset as the standard Abarth rim, and fit over the brakes and torsion bar without any issues. Prima's tire is even the same size as standard Abarth tire.

[jguerdat]

It's the 15" that are potentially the most interesting due to available tire sizes. Good to know that the 16s do work, though...