Vespa Rim 1.80x9 Inches (closed, 5-hole) in classic silver – Original vintage style for your classic scooter

Are you looking for the absolutely authentic rim for your early Vespa? This closed 5-hole steel rim in the size 1.80x9 inches brings the original factory look back to your scooter. Manufactured exactly according to historical dimensions, it guarantees your classic smallframe a flawless runout and maximum tracking stability.

As a closed rim with the distinctive 5-hole fastening, it is the defining characteristic of many legendary early models (such as the first series of the Vespa 50). Thanks to the traditionally two-part, split design, changing the tire and tube can easily be done in your own garage without special tools. The durable silver finish also ensures long-lasting protection and a clean, classic look.

Important product details at a glance:

• Size: 1.80x9 inches (original size for early 9-inch models)

• Design: Closed rim with the characteristic 5-hole fitting

• Material/Finish: High-quality steel, robustly painted in classic silver

• Design Type: Two-part (split rim shell), extremely easy to assemble

Installation and care tips from your Vespa specialist

To ensure that everything goes perfectly during the restoration of your gem, we have some important practical tips for you:

• Carefully place the tube: Since the rim is split, place the tube directly between the two halves. Carefully ensure that it is not pinched when joining the rim halves. Use some talcum powder so that the tube settles optimally inside and does not rub.

• Tighten nuts evenly: Always tighten the five fastening nuts as well as the nuts that connect the rim halves step by step and in a cross pattern. This prevents tensions and ensures perfect runout.

• Value retention through care: Regularly clean the rim from brake dust and dirt. An occasional layer of car wax seals the silver paint and reliably protects the steel from moisture and rust.

• Safety check: When changing a rim, it is always advisable to also inspect the brake drum and provide the scooter with a fresh tire and a new quality tube.

This rim fits the following models:
PIAGGIO VESPA 50 / N 50 V5A1T 1963 – 1971
PIAGGIO VESPA 50 L 50 V5A1T 1966 – 1970
PIAGGIO VESPA 50 R 50 V5A1T 1969 – 1983