Vehicle model
Fiat Ducato
The Fiat Ducato is a light commercial vehicle launched in 1981, developed jointly with PSA (Peugeot-Citroën) and long produced by the Sevel joint venture. Over four generations, it established itself as one of the best-selling vans in Europe, valued for its cargo volume, robustness and versatility (van, chassis-cab, basis for recreational vehicles and motorhomes). In North America, the Ducato has been marketed under the name RAM ProMaster since 2014, adapted to the local market. Very widespread among tradespeople, fleets and vanlife enthusiasts, the Ducato uses larger-diameter wheels and high-load-capacity tires, with load and speed ratings suited to the weight carried. In Quebec, commercial-grade winter tires are strongly advised for these heavy vehicles that drive year-round.
History
History of the Fiat Ducato
The Fiat Ducato is a light commercial vehicle launched in 1981, developed jointly with PSA (Peugeot-Citroën) and long produced by the Sevel joint venture. Over four generations, it established itself as one of the best-selling vans in Europe, valued for its cargo volume, robustness and versatility (van, chassis-cab, basis for recreational vehicles and motorhomes). In North America, the Ducato has been marketed under the name RAM ProMaster since 2014, adapted to the local market. Very widespread among tradespeople, fleets and vanlife enthusiasts, the Ducato uses larger-diameter wheels and high-load-capacity tires, with load and speed ratings suited to the weight carried. In Quebec, commercial-grade winter tires are strongly advised for these heavy vehicles that drive year-round.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
The Ducato is mainly powered by common-rail MultiJet diesel engines, from 2.2 L to 3.0 L depending on the generation, with recent electric variants. Front-wheel drive, manual or automated gearbox, multiple wheelbases and roof heights.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
Les Fiat sont surtout de petites citadines, ce qui se traduit par des pneus et des jantes de diamètre généralement modeste, souvent autour de 15 à 17 pouces selon le modèle et la finition, avec des dimensions compactes faciles à manipuler et économiques à remplacer. Les utilitaires comme le Ducato utilisent des roues plus grandes et des pneus à plus forte capacité de charge. Au Québec, où les pneus d'hiver sont obligatoires, un second train hiver monté sur jantes en acier dédiées est fortement recommandé pour ces véhicules légers, afin d'assurer traction et sécurité sur neige et glace. Vérifiez toujours l'entraxe, le déport et l'alésage exacts du modèle avant l'achat de jantes.
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