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Will these rims fit? #1
spikemichael Michael Caputo Athol, MA, USA 1973 MG MGB 1973 MG MGB "Freebie" 1976 MG MGB "B-4" 1979 MG MGB "MegaBeanie" 1989 Suzuki Intruder 800 → more	Posted: February 20, 2012 12:23AM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 6,723

I have a set of rims from a 1996 Saturn SL1 with new tires on them, do I want the rims? If they are a direct fit I can use them while I redo the ROStyles.

Anyone know?

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Re: Will these rims fit? #2
mitchelld996 Mitch D Los Angeles, California, USA 1972 MG MGB GT	Posted: February 20, 2012 12:38AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 1,469

Do you know the bolt circle, backspace, and offset for these wheels or are you just looking for a wild guess here?

My guess: won't fit

You say you have the wheels, why not try one on for size?

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Re: Will these rims fit? #3
DB Wood Daniel Wood Bend, OR, USA 1969 MG MGB GT "Clyde" 1970 MG MGB GT	Posted: February 20, 2012 01:07AM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 3,319

If they fit on the rear axle then all is good. That's the critical fitment.

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Re: Will these rims fit? #4
Speedracer Hap Waldrop Greenville, SC, USA 1967 MG MGB "The Biscuit"	Posted: February 20, 2012 05:33AM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 20,301

MGBs are 4x114.3mm bolt pattern, or 4x4.5", I have no idea hwat a Saturn is, but chances are the positive offset is too great, even if the bolt pattern is correct.

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Re: Will these rims fit? #5
spikemichael Michael Caputo Athol, MA, USA 1973 MG MGB 1973 MG MGB "Freebie" 1976 MG MGB "B-4" 1979 MG MGB "MegaBeanie" 1989 Suzuki Intruder 800 → more	Posted: February 20, 2012 05:29PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 6,723

In reply to # 1989424 by mitchelld996 Do you know the bolt circle, backspace, and offset for these wheels or are you just looking for a wild guess here?

My guess: won't fit

You say you have the wheels, why not try one on for size?

Because I am in Georgia and the car is in Massachusetts.

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Re: Will these rims fit? #6
forestghost07 Marco Sinai Florida, USA 1972 MG MGB GT "Viajero" 1999 Chevrolet Blazer "Works For Gas"	Posted: February 20, 2012 05:37PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 2,225

Hey Michael I learned the MG bolt pattern is Ford - 4 x 4 1/2" ... I'm kinda feeling a FWD GM rim is not gonna work. I remember a Chevy Cavalier 14" rim wouldnt fit on a Ford pattern Alfa awhile back, but Alfa rims fit MGBs.

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Re: Will these rims fit? #7
Retro Fit Tony Zito Los Angeles, USA	Posted: February 20, 2012 05:52PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 503

Those Alfa rims look sharp!

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Re: Will these rims fit? #8
spikemichael Michael Caputo Athol, MA, USA 1973 MG MGB 1973 MG MGB "Freebie" 1976 MG MGB "B-4" 1979 MG MGB "MegaBeanie" 1989 Suzuki Intruder 800 → more	Posted: February 20, 2012 05:55PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 6,723

I know that certain GEO rims fit no prob I just do not remember which ones.

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Re: Will these rims fit? #9
curtis7420 Curtis Wright Univerisity City, MO, USA 1975 MG MGB "The "B"" 2000 Chrysler Town & Country 2003 Toyota Highlander 4WD	Posted: February 20, 2012 06:04PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 1,898

i believe there's an article in the library on rims that fit on MGs...try looking there

Edit:
http://www.mgexperience.net/article/wheel-xref.html

link to article is above. i didn't see saturn on the list, but that doesn't necessarily mean it won't...

good luck

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Re: Will these rims fit? #10
Speedracer Hap Waldrop Greenville, SC, USA 1967 MG MGB "The Biscuit"	Posted: February 20, 2012 06:13PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 20,301

Hey Michael, VTO wheels fit MGBs devil smiley

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Re: Will these rims fit? #11
mitchelld996 Mitch D Los Angeles, California, USA 1972 MG MGB GT	Posted: February 20, 2012 06:30PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 1,469

In reply to # 1990087 by spikemichael

In reply to # 1989424 by mitchelld996 Do you know the bolt circle, backspace, and offset for these wheels or are you just looking for a wild guess here?

My guess: won't fit

You say you have the wheels, why not try one on for size?

Because I am in Georgia and the car is in Massachusetts.

Ahh, I get it. Couldn't figure out how someone could be so lazy so I was being a bit of a wise ass. A google search turned up the fact that the Saturn S1 wheels from '96 were 4x100 (that's 100mm) bolt circle so it's a not even close. Also, a front wheel car would likely have a wheel with big backspace and little or no offset so it was also a logical guess as a no-go.

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Re: Will these rims fit? #12
forestghost07 Marco Sinai Florida, USA 1972 MG MGB GT "Viajero" 1999 Chevrolet Blazer "Works For Gas"	Posted: February 20, 2012 09:27PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 2,225

In reply to # 1990112 by Retro Fit Those Alfa rims look sharp!

Hi Tony X2 - real mags, 14x6, made by Campagnolo from their proprietary alloy called "Elektron", out of prod. at least 20 yrs now, imagine what a good unbent set must be worth? (very soft alloy)

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Re: Will these rims fit? #13
spikemichael Michael Caputo Athol, MA, USA 1973 MG MGB 1973 MG MGB "Freebie" 1976 MG MGB "B-4" 1979 MG MGB "MegaBeanie" 1989 Suzuki Intruder 800 → more	Posted: February 20, 2012 09:46PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 6,723

gee Marco, the stuff you come up with!

Michael

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Re: Will these rims fit? #14
forestghost07 Marco Sinai Florida, USA 1972 MG MGB GT "Viajero" 1999 Chevrolet Blazer "Works For Gas"	Posted: February 20, 2012 10:09PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 2,225

In reply to # 1990341 by spikemichael gee Marco, the stuff you come up with!

Michael

LMAO, well I did own a few sets and an Alfa dealership to boot! spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

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Re: Will these rims fit? #15
mitchelld996 Mitch D Los Angeles, California, USA 1972 MG MGB GT	Posted: February 20, 2012 11:12PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 1,469

In reply to # 1990331 by forestghost07

In reply to # 1990112 by Retro Fit Those Alfa rims look sharp!

Hi Tony X2 - real mags, 14x6, made by Campagnolo from their proprietary alloy called "Elektron", out of prod. at least 20 yrs now, imagine what a good unbent set must be worth? (very soft alloy)

Are the Turbinas in the pic Campagnolo and Cromadora? Regardless, both are "cast" so if they are hit they are not likely to "bend" but probably will "break." Porsche wheels from the same period, the classic Fuch five spokes, were forged ally so they would bend and not fracture on impact. Now you aren't going to argue the Italians did it better than the Germans are you, Marco?

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Re: Will these rims fit? #16
Speedracer Hap Waldrop Greenville, SC, USA 1967 MG MGB "The Biscuit"	Posted: February 21, 2012 06:40AM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 20,301

Oddly enough, VTO is preparing to do a new wheel for new market and I was told is will be modern remake of Campagnolo wheel, to attract the Alfa Fiat crowd, I pretty indifferent to all this as I have zero interest in Italian or German cars.

We already tried to attract the Porsche market, thats a joke, there more of one wheel design crowd than the British car owners, it's Fuchs or nothing with those cats, except the 944 guys, we sold a few of them.

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Re: Will these rims fit? #17
Retro Fit Tony Zito Los Angeles, USA	Posted: February 21, 2012 10:18AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 503

I'm using rims off a 2000 Accord. They are 15x6, which I like. They do not just bolt on. I had to extend the lug nuts and use 1/2" spacers. But, they are readily available and real inexpensive. I got mine (all four) for $100.00 off craigslist.

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Re: Will these rims fit? #18
forestghost07 Marco Sinai Florida, USA 1972 MG MGB GT "Viajero" 1999 Chevrolet Blazer "Works For Gas"	Posted: February 21, 2012 03:15PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 2,225

In reply to # 1990407 by mitchelld996

In reply to # 1990331 by forestghost07

In reply to # 1990112 by Retro Fit Those Alfa rims look sharp!

Hi Tony X2 - real mags, 14x6, made by Campagnolo from their proprietary alloy called "Elektron", out of prod. at least 20 yrs now, imagine what a good unbent set must be worth? (very soft alloy)

Are the Turbinas in the pic Campagnolo and Cromadora? Regardless, both are "cast" so if they are hit they are not likely to "bend" but probably will "break." Porsche wheels from the same period, the classic Fuch five spokes, were forged ally so they would bend and not fracture on impact. Now you aren't going to argue the Italians did it better than the Germans are you, Marco?

LOL course not, when did Italy produce anything that actually worked! spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

The owner of those wheels pictured told me they're Campy's and I told him be careful they warp w/use and break w/impact ... I remember too well.

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Re: Will these rims fit? #19
spikemichael Michael Caputo Athol, MA, USA 1973 MG MGB 1973 MG MGB "Freebie" 1976 MG MGB "B-4" 1979 MG MGB "MegaBeanie" 1989 Suzuki Intruder 800 → more	Posted: February 21, 2012 10:42PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 6,723

I REALLY like the look of the Campys!!!

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Re: Will these rims fit? #20
DJThom Darren Thom Toronto, Canada	Posted: November 29, 2012 09:17PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 58

Marco,

Would you be able to provide more informaiton on the Alfa Turbina rims pictures on your car above? Do you know the offset of these? Did you have to roll the lip at all?

Has anyone else fitted Alfa rims onto their cars? I know some Alfa rims available now are wider (14x7) and would have problems.

The reason I'm asking is the repro Alfa GTA wheels are similar to the Dunlop repro style and can be had for a fraction of the price of the Dunlop repros from Image wheels. The exact price factor is 1:2.3

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