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Mon 1 Nov 2004 14:02

FIAT Panda 4x4 Sisley Tyre Size - rtj70

Step-son has a FIAT Panda 4x4 Sisley (H Plate) and had a tyre shredded at the weekend. Spare fitted but that appears to have a slow puncture. When I took a look at the state of the tyres this morning it looks like it needs new all around.

Problem is I'm not sure what size should be on there. Front and rear tyres are different size (oops). Tried FIAT dealerships and customer support and they don't know what size tyre this car should have!

Anyone out there know what size tyre this should take on 13inch rims? Tried ATS Euromaster web-site and it suggests 145/80 R13 but that's different to the current front and rear sets!

Any help appreciated.

Rob

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Mon 1 Nov 2004 15:50

FIAT Panda 4x4 Sisley Tyre Size - henry k

Try the lads on
www.fiatforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=44

or try a Google search for
Fiat Sisley Owners Club.

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Mon 1 Nov 2004 15:56

FIAT Panda 4x4 Sisley Tyre Size - SjB {P}

> Front and rear tyres are different size (oops).

Lucky he doesn't drive a Volvo V70 with all wheel drive. Even tyre wear can knacker the drivetrain through prolonged differing rotation rates, let alone tyres that were a different size to start with!

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Mon 1 Nov 2004 18:05

FIAT Panda 4x4 Sisley Tyre Size - Schnitzel

Yes, very important to make sure all radii are the same on a 4x4 to prevent transmission wind-up/preload.

from pirelli.co.uk

Manufacturer: FIAT
Model: PANDA
Version: 1.0 4x4 Sisley
Year: 1985

Usage: winter
145/80R13 75Q WINTER160SNOWCONTROL

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Mon 1 Nov 2004 19:55

FIAT Panda 4x4 Sisley Tyre Size - rtj70

Thanks. I found another site that said 145/80 R13 Q Speed rated. But with no FIAT dealer or customer care line confirming then was not sure.

Also the front nor the rear are what you suggest! Friend of John's who's dad has a garage seems to think fitting 155/60 on front was okay!?!?

Rob

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Tue 2 Nov 2004 09:19

FIAT Panda 4x4 Sisley Tyre Size - Another John H

According to "Porter" (ISBN 1-899238-22-0)

Post '86 "S" and "1000" had 155/65 as an option,
instead of the basic 135 SR 13.

4X4 are shown as 145 SR 13 M&S, all running at 2 bar.

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Tue 2 Nov 2004 10:32

FIAT Panda 4x4 Sisley Tyre Size - Harmattan

My wife had one of these new in 1986 (not the Sisley which is identical to the usual 4x4 bar the trim, bullbars and roof rack) and they are a great little machine which is probably why so many are still buzzing around the Pyrenees and Alps. Ours was rear-ended by an Allegro which was stove in back to the radiator while the Panda had hardly any evidence it had been struck. The 145/80 x 13 is correct but those Pirelli Winter 160 tyres were never very good in snow although they were great for grip in slippery fields. The Q rating sounds a little underspecified but I don't recall the rating. I'd suggest looking at www.mytyres.co.uk for suitable M S replacements (Continental winter tyres are relatively hard wearing and effective throughout the year) but also check one of the tyre info sites for another tyre with similar dimension characteristics in a more readily available size if there are problems. If the intention is to use the car on-road most of the time, then don't worry about getting an M S tread which is slightly noiser than a normal tread anyway. Definitely agree that all tyres shold be the same size, particularly since the Panda has no centre differential.

--
Harmattan: Lots of wind, but cool.

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