stuartmunn Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Looking for a set of Delta alloys to use for my summer tyres and re-use the steel ones for the winter tyres. 16" tyres on my 1.4. I guess Alloys from a Fiat Bravo would fit ? Or Alfa 147 /GT 156 etc? as I dont see any used Delta Alloys on the e-bay. ... Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nello Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Stuart I'm sure Bravo wheels would fit - The Momo S Delta used the T-jet 18"s Edited February 11, 2015 by Nello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MikeyRules Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Yeah as Neil says Bravo ones should be fine... I did wonder about Alfa wheels as I much prefer them over any of the delta or bravo ones... Blackline GT or 147 GTA wheels would look awesome! Could do with checking the off-set and stud pattern as a lot of Alfas are 5 stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 stuartmunn Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Yep I forgot about the Alfa 5 stud issue ... These look rather nice though ... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIAT-BRAVO-ABARTH-16-ALLOY-WHEELS-AND-TYRES-205-55-16-/221687347896?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item339d987ab8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rossocorsa Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Don't forget larger wheels will give a more jittery ride and 18s have marginal wheel arch space except on cars that were fitted with them from new. Be careful to check the offset also pcd as some Fiats have GM based chassis :-( but there are loads of wheels that should fit around Edited February 12, 2015 by Rossocorsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 stuartmunn Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 I dont want bigger wheels 16" are fine and give a decent ride/handling compromise. I had 19" rims on my 159Ti... getting tyres for that was EXPENSIVE! I'm assuming anything from a bravo platform will be fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MikeyRules Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Yes should be fine.... For me Italian cars should have either horseshoe or circle design wheels, as any car can have multi-spokes... I'd love these on mine in a dark anthracite. Or there more modern equivalent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rossocorsa Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) I never feel they are quite right on a lancia, don't feel you can beat the 18 inch sport option for the delta 3 Excuse the chrysler centre caps these illegal immigrants have since been replaced Edited February 13, 2015 by Rossocorsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MikeyRules Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Sorry Rosso I hate those wheels with every fibre of my body... Each to their own as they say. I'd like to offer up some of the horseshoes and see if the Lancia suits them, as I've not seen it done before, so am baffled as to why you think they'd look odd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rossocorsa Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) Well I don't dislike horse shoes but they are very Alfa Romeo, the delta 18s were design for it and include the lancia shield motif, watch a delta fitted with them drive past you they look great very dynamic when turning. As with all things delta3 they look better in real life than in pics Edited February 13, 2015 by Rossocorsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rossocorsa Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) Fact is you are still underneath it all alfista not lancista ;-) Edited February 13, 2015 by Rossocorsa MikeyRules 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nello Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Alloys really make a car - the aesthetics are what alot of it is about for me......I had Horsehoes on my old 159 Lusso - loved the looks but they were a bugger to clean with all those nooks and crannies.I've hankered after a Ti for a while Stuart - nearly went for one before the Delta but the Tyre price put me off plus the wear rate on the Ti suspension setup.I'm considering a Brera S to replace my Coupe LE but Tyre cost is a worry!Anyway I really like the Limited Alloys Rosso - They were just too pricey when we bought ours for me but yours looks terrific Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MikeyRules Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Fact is you are still underneath it all alfista not lancista ;-)Ha-ha maybe...Alfa Romeo until I die... No in fairness I love all things Italian. If totally honest I prefer classic Lancia as I don't think current cars are built as well as Alfa, but in my 100k dream garage I'd have a Beta Coupe and a Montecarlo in a heartbeat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MikeyRules Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Well I don't dislike horse shoes but they are very Alfa Romeo, the delta 18s were design for it and include the lancia shield motif, watch a delta fitted with them drive past you they look great very dynamic when turning. As with all things delta3 they look better in real life than in picsYeah that's a fair point and accepted. Perhaps hate was a little strong and as stated I probably need to see them in the flesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MikeyRules Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Alloys really make a car - the aesthetics are what alot of it is about for me......I had Horsehoes on my old 159 Lusso - loved the looks but they were a bugger to clean with all those nooks and crannies.I've hankered after a Ti for a while Stuart - nearly went for one before the Delta but the Tyre price put me off plus the wear rate on the Ti suspension setup.I'm considering a Brera S to replace my Coupe LE but Tyre cost is a worry!Anyway I really like the Limited Alloys Rosso - They were just too pricey when we bought ours for me but yours looks terrific Tyre wear isn't as bad as the forums will let you believe tbh... Set the camber to zero and the car still drives well but with even wear. I've had two 159 ti's and a Brera with 19'' ti alloys and whilst larger are obviously more expensive I've managed decent miles between tyre change. Here's my old babies: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nello Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) Nice Mike! Funny how if you're an Italian Petrolisti you like them all Heres' one of my old ones....... http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u241/yardelli/beta03_zps28ac708d.jpg I do hanker after a Brera S - was yours the 2.2 or V6? Edited February 14, 2015 by Nello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MikeyRules Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Very nice indeed! I'm a bit of a caroholic in truth especially when it comes to Italy... I even got married there and had an old Spider for my wedding car. The Brera wasn't petrol unfortunately as I used to do 40k plus business miles. It was the 2.4 5 cylinder diesel running massive power. 290+bhp, 502nm torque! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MikeyRules Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 p.s. the 2.2 suffers from a hesitation flat spot on take off which is really annoying and can cause problems when pulling out of junctions. You can drive 'around' it, but the best option is to have it remapped out and fit an induction kit as they do sound dull. The V6 isn't a bad unit but is very quiet in its delivery and not a patch on the older Busso V6 in the previous generation cars. Having said all that I do love the Brera, and the Prodrive collaboration did make for some nice tweaks to the suspension weight, ride, wheels and exhaust back boxes. They still look very 'exclusive' now! The rear seats aren't really for passengers unless your Mrs is small like mine and someone can sit behind... However the boot is a good size and the Bose hi-fi upgrade works well too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rossocorsa Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) My less than half way finished project, I've run out of inspiration now. Edited February 14, 2015 by Rossocorsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nello Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) Great work Rosso! My HPE was an all too brief encounter - great workhorse with plenty of room. I had twin Webers and a nice loud/zingy stainless exhaust.......I bought it from a fellow Lancisti with an EVO2 and sold it to an Autobianchi A110 owner Though the wife hated it particularly after we ran out of petrol on the Coventry Inner ring road - typically Italian fuel gauge IIRC... Going back to your Limited - I've noticed they have a twin exit exhaust showing? Is that just an add-on or is it a specific back box? Edited February 14, 2015 by Nello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rossocorsa Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Standard fitting but I think it's just a trim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 stuartmunn Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Ha-ha maybe...Alfa Romeo until I die... No in fairness I love all things Italian. If totally honest I prefer classic Lancia as I don't think current cars are built as well as Alfa, but in my 100k dream garage I'd have a Beta Coupe and a Montecarlo in a heartbeat...I had a montecarlo back in the late 80's loved it ... had to sell it as I'd just bought a flat and was short of money for carpets !... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MikeyRules Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I feel your pain fella! I've had to sell a few cars to fund various life events over the years... and you always regret it afterwards as sometimes you know you'll never find another as good! So have you found any alloys then? I've found a few sets on Italian eBay, but nothing here yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 stuartmunn Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 No rush to buy alloys as yet ... I'm getting my stereo sorted first once the winter has passed I'll look to get some alloys around April time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nello Posted September 16, 2016 Report Share Posted September 16, 2016 (edited) So I arrive home from work tonight after the wifes been using the Delta all week.............................. "Husband - I think I caught a kerb with the car"................ http://www.troll.me/images/please-cat/oh-god-no-thumb.jpg ....anyone know a good wheel specialist in the Midlands....... Edited September 16, 2016 by Nello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rossocorsa Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 I don't unfortunately and I've kerbed mine a few times, with modern low profiles it's easily done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Looking for a set of Delta alloys to use for my summer tyres and re-use the steel ones for the winter tyres.
16" tyres on my 1.4.
I guess Alloys from a Fiat Bravo would fit ? Or Alfa 147 /GT 156 etc? as I dont see any used Delta Alloys on the e-bay.
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