Fiat 1200 Tyres
1958 Fiat 1200 Cabriolet
Fiat 1200 Tyres
- The Fiat 1200 Granluce and 1200 TV Spider originally fitted 520 - 14 crossply tyres.
- If you want to continue with crossply tyres we recommend the 5.00/5.20 x 14 Waymaster Premium or the 5.00/5.20 x 14 Excelsior.
- The radial alternative size is 145 R14, which allows you to fit the excellent 145 HR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
- We recommend the 145 HR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67 for the Fiat 1200 Fiat 1200 Granluce, 1200 TV Spider/Trasformabile, and the 1200 Cabriolet.
- We also sell a 145 HR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67 fitted and balanced to a wheel in the Morris Minor Wheel & Tyre set.
- The ideal innertube for these tyres is the Michelin 14CG innertube.
- Our period Fitment Guides suggest that the fiat 1200 fitted tube-type wheels throughout production. This means that innertubes must be fitted to these wheels, even if you fit tubeless radial tyres like the 145 HR 14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67.
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Fiat 1200 History
The Fiat 1200, produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat between 1957 and 1961, represents a significant chapter in the history of the automotive industry. The name "Fiat 1200" encompasses three distinct models, all of which were based on the mechanicals of the Fiat 1100. Introduced in 1957, the 1200 series included the Granluce, an upmarket small four-door saloon, the 1200 Spyder, a two-door roadster, and the 1200 Cabriolet. These models replaced the TV (Turismo Veloce) variants in the Fiat 1100 range.
The Fiat 1200 Granluce, unveiled at the Turin Motor Show in November 1957, was intended to supersede the Fiat 1100/103 TV. It was equipped with a new 1221 cc engine capable of producing 55 PS (40 kW; 54 bhp). This model saw considerable success, with approximately 400,000 copies built before its discontinuation in September 1961, when the larger Fiat 1300 was launched. However, the Granluce's legacy continued as its bodyshell was inherited by upmarket 1100 versions like the 1100 Special, and, in 1963, the mainstream 1100 D adopted both the body and engine of the 1200​​​​​​.
The 1200 TV Trasformabile, a two-seater roadster, was also introduced at the 1957 Turin Motor Show. An updated version of the Fiat 1100 TV Trasformabile, it utilized the 1200 engine and was known as the 1200 Spider in export markets. This model featured minimal exterior changes from its predecessor but included a strip speedometer and the saloon's steering wheel, replacing the wood-rimmed, aluminium-spoked one of the Trasformabile. A unique feature of this model was its swiveling seats, designed to ease ingress and egress. In 1959, the Spider was replaced by the Pininfarina-designed 1200 Cabriolet​​​​.
Further expanding their range, Fiat introduced the 1200 and 1500S Cabriolet between 1959 and 1963. These sports cars, manufactured in Turin, Italy, showcased Fiat's intent to diversify its model offerings. The 1200 Spider, first seen at the Geneva Motor Show in 1959, used the chassis platform of the latest 1200 saloon. It featured the classic front-engine/rear-drive/live-axle layout and the pushrod overhead valve engine of the 1200 Gran Luce.
In conclusion, the Fiat 1200 series, with its blend of innovative design, engineering advancements, and diverse model offerings, stands as a testament to Fiat's pivotal role in shaping the automotive landscape during the mid-20th century, reflecting the brand's commitment to versatility and forward-thinking in an era of rapid technological and stylistic evolution.
Fiat 1200 Fitment Guides
1967 Fiat 1200 Fitment Guide by Pirelli
