NF500 / tyre

German based aftermarket accessories company H&R have produced a range of goods for those wanting to change the character of their new Fiat 500.

The Lennestadt based company are offering 30-millimetre lowering springs which not only enhances the appearance of your Fiat 500, but also improves the little retro racer’s cornering. The suspension comes come with the assurance of A.B.E. certification, H&R claim it is all completely stress-free, almost like the original equipment.

H&R are also offering TRAK+ wheel spacers which make it possible to create what they call “the perfect profile with the fender edge”, regardless of which wheel/tyre combination is mounted. In this way, the rounded shapes seem to flow better and are no longer broken up by visible gaps.

Those with an Italian sports car passion are also being targets. Their wishes are accommodated by the height/damper adjustable coilover suspension. Whether the 500 is being driven around Monza, the Nürburgring or an urban ring road, the right setup can be found for all eventualities.

Smart rims with a classic spoke design are supplied by the company eMotion Wheels. The 17-inch wheels, called “Desire”, are not only a good match to the design of the 500, they also harmonise perfectly with the lower H&R suspension setting. The 205 tyres add a sporty emphasis.

More at the H&R website.

Continatal Tyres issued the following press release earlier in the week, and while it is not surprisingly promotional in its language, we thought it would be of interest to 500 owners and would-be owners alike.

The Fiat 500 is making its comeback on Continental tyres. The Italian vehicle manufacturer has given the Original Equipment approval for all tyres sizes - 14″, 15″ and 16″ - for the new model.

The largest proportion of tyres to be supplied by Continental will be in the size 165/65R14 T.

Roberto Zazzara, who is responsible for the Original Equipment tyres which Continental delivers to Fiat, explains:

We supply Fiat with the ContiEcoContact 3, a tyre that offers low rolling resistance and thus reduced fuel consumption, and we are Fiat’s sole supplier for this size.

In terms of 15″ and 16″ tyres, Continental is equally well-represented with its ContiPremiumContact 2, which also offers very low rolling resistance.

Thanks to its wide product range, Continental is able to meet the vehicle manufacturer’s many different requirements. In this context, the ContiEcoContact 3 is more for small and compact cars, whilst the ContiPremiumContact 2 is a good choice for medium range to luxury cars. Both models have been designed to ensure short braking distances on wet and dry roads, good lateral guidance and comfortable driving characteristics, combined with low rolling resistance.