General Panda 169 Rims And tyre questions? with dimensions

[atakan123123]

Hello again;
My car currently has a set of 13" steel wheels.
Aesthetically, they look quite beautiful and sturdy.
The previous owner installed a tire that was not the original factory size. (175/80/13)

The tires are 2021 tires. They are in good condition.

I'm very happy with the roadholding now.
The tire he installed added about 1 inch of height to the vehicle.


However, I have a few questions in my mind.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a larger tire size than the original size? This question applies to panda.

I think the front set is too heavy due to the Steel Rim.

I'm undecided whether I should use aluminum or steel rims.

I'm thinking of switching to 14" or 15" aluminum rims.

If I come across a second-hand, affordable product, I'll probably replace it.


What are your ideas? I don't want to waste money

 

[koalar]

Front hub panda 169


Tell us you year, model, engine I will look up the part number when I get home

I think they are all the same, but it's better to be sure

 

[atakan123123]

Front hub panda 169


Tell us you year, model, engine I will look up the part number when I get home

I think they are all the same, but it's better to be sure

Fiat panda 2005 1.2 8v dynamic
abs model

 

[jrkitching]

This one I think.

At that price, not worth messing about with the old one.

Might be a good idea to also replace the wheel bearing at the same time.

 

[atakan123123]

I disassembled the part. A friend of mine has a repair shop for both shock absorber mounts. It will also help with hub and bearing replacement. He has suitable machines.


It looks really simple to disassemble and install. When I disassemble a car, I repair it more than a motorcycle, and I'm surprised how much easier it is to replace parts.

 

[atakan123123]

I will also ask one more question. My brake discs are in good condition. However, cosmetically, I did not like the color of the front cover at all. I'm thinking of sanding and painting the worn front cover surface.


Or is it possible to replace this brake disc with an air-cooled brake disc after removing it?

 

[koalar]

Vented disc's require a different caliper

 

[Yolanda]

All those assembly's look in excellent condition. Looks like they could have been replaced in the last 3/4 years.

 

[atakan123123]

I replaced the front hub and mounts.

I will write something about zrot.
Zrot is in the position of turning fully right or fully left.

It hits the ABS cable.
Is this situation normal? Could I have installed the plate incorrectly before?

 

[koalar]

Is it the same with the wheels on the ground ?

 

[atakan123123]

Is it the same with the wheels on the ground ?

It occurred to me too. I looked but it looks the same. I will check again.

 

[atakan123123]

It does not crash when in normal position, there is no problem.

 

[atakan123123]

I also want to say one more thing.

-I replaced the rims with tin rims.

-I changed the tires to 165/60/14 Kumho HS11 model.


-Shock absorber mounts were also changed.

After these 3 variables, the car became very different. (in a positive sense)

-Road noise reduced by 70%.
-Taking off and accelerating the vehicle has become easier.
-When I let go of the steering wheel, the car goes straight.

I wonder what led to such positive change.
I think the shock absorber mounts and tires make the most impact.

 

[koalar]

The side wall stiffness and grip effects the steering feels and self centering

As does the tyre pressures

Different tyres have different, cost, noise levels, grip in the dry/wet/snow/ice, economy, comfort and wear

You have to pick the best compromise for you

I look at price, noise and wet grip

 

[benoliver999]

Sorry to bump an old-ish thread. Is it correct that the OEM 13" steels are ET41? Online I can only find ET35.

 

[koalar]

Sorry to bump an old-ish thread. Is it correct that the OEM 13" steels are ET41? Online I can only find ET35.

5B X 13'' ET35 is the correct size for these pandas