GTV6 Wheels / Production Run?

[giulia_veloce]

Interesting thread guys.

I just aquired a set of wheels for my GTV V6 3.0.
Will get them reconditioned then add some tyres.
Whats the best size tyre to use for the 15 -7 ronals.??
First pic are the originals,second and the new ones.
Next project will be gearbox ratios from a twin spark.
Hate that standard 1st gear that goes nowhere.
Gotta love that 3 litre engine ,cheap power.
Lets keep this thread friendly guys.
The new wheels are from a GTV V6 wreck that i got
Robert

[karynroberts]

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Originally Posted by giulia_veloce Interesting thread guys. I just aquired a set of wheels for my GTV V6 3.0. Will get them reconditioned then add some tyres. Whats the best size tyre to use for the 15 -7 ronals.?? First pic are the originals,second and the new ones. Next project will be gearbox ratios from a twin spark. Hate that standard 1st gear that goes nowhere. Gotta love that 3 litre engine ,cheap power. Lets keep this thread friendly guys. The new wheels are from a GTV V6 wreck that i got Robert

[Griffo]

I have a 3.0 '6 also; in my experience for 15 x 7 wheels, 205-55's will be closest to stock (slight reducing of side wall height so ride is substantially the same feel with about the same "crispness" for turning, minimal effect on ride height and speedo, down-side is not too much available in this size, Dunlop did make this size in a decent street performance "flavor", in fact my street tires are this size but don't know if they still do).

for higher performance dry/street or track days, try 205-50 - lots of choices or with some trimming of the inner lip of the front air dam and paying close attention to the sharp metal in the inner rear wheel well arch, 225-50 will maybe fit (operative word - maybe) I've run both in R compund DOT legal "race" for track days, time trials etc. and think that 225-50 is a bit too much tire and next set I'll probably go back to 205-50.

the thing about R compound tires it that in dry conditions with some heat in them, thge grip is nothing short of spectacular, but in the rain they can be frightening (which is why I'm not a big fan of these tires as your everyday/street choice.)

also remember that the numbers (205-50, 225-50 etc.) are the manufacture's using the closets obvious size rating and that not every manufacturer's 205-50 is the same rolling distrance/circumference or width or even height is the same as any other manufacturer's offerings of the "same" size.

anyway, enjoy but remember now that you've started this thread and goten others "started", you really should post/let us know what size and brand you end up with...

[giulia_veloce]

All sounds good Griffo.
I will get the 5 Ronal wheels reconditioned first,then worry about tyre size.
I am familiar with the R tyres,as I race on them,but too harsh on roads.
I would rather a more comfortable tyre on the V6 than an R tyre.
Hey,I didnt start this thread.
Was just interesting that others had Ronal wheels available.
There are many wheels around,but I aquired these wheels with a wreck,and thought they were different + nice.
I added extractors to the engine,and maybe soon some Q cams.
I just want to sort the gearbox ratios first.
Chat soon.

Robert

[ToonRboy]

FWIW - Ran across these while looking for unrelated parts for myself.
eBay Motors: Alfa Romeo Zender Milano 17" wheels for 164 GTV 5x98mm (item 170296027273 end time Jan-27-09 13:25:27 PST)

[barbone105]

these wheels are prone to cracking right at the circles - when you have them stripped down for refinish, inspect carefully.
as to size 205/50/15 works great. can fit 225/45/15s in there.
best of luck
andy

[Giulia Bianca]

I have period Zenders on my GTV6 and like the way it looks

some pictures : This seems like the place.....

Also same color as your car I guess

[karynroberts]

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Originally Posted by Giulia Bianca I have period Zenders on my GTV6 and like the way it looks some pictures : This seems like the place..... Also same color as your car I guess

[giulia_veloce]

This is the wreck
And the real car

Wreck has the Ronal wheels,good car has the standard wheel,till i get the Ronals reconditioned

Robert

[alterglobo]

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Originally Posted by barbone105 these wheels are prone to cracking right at the circles - when you have them stripped down for refinish, inspect carefully. as to size 205/50/15 works great. can fit 225/45/15s in there. best of luck andy

[italiacarfan]

I had the 15-inch OZ wheels on my 86 GTV6 that I sold back in Nov 07. The previous owner had purchased the wheels from the UK. I wish I had a set now to put on my 88 Verde