Buick Super Sport wheels by Curt McKim

[V8Sky]

Hi everyone,

My set of Buick Super Sport wheels were just finished by Curt McKim. They were originally 14x7 - Curt cut out the centers, welded and balanced them into new chrome rimshells (15x7 w/ 4.25 inch back space for the fronts, and 15x8 w/ 4.5 inch back space for the rears - my current 255x60x15 tires will be mounted on them). The centers were redone in Fire Red with a clear cloat to match my '72's exterior. Thought that I would post the pics of the process here for everyone to check out. I'm really looking forward to getting these on my Buick!

[ynotbuick]

Looking good Chris

[V8Sky]

Thanks Dennis - I'll let you know when I swap off the rally wheels for the super sports ;-)

[scott kerns]

So if you don't mind me asking.........how much did it cost? I've been considering doing the same.

Scott

[V8Sky]

So if you don't mind me asking.........how much did it cost? I've been considering doing the same.

Scott

>>Hi Scott,

With shipping it cost $774 for the set of wheels.

[scott kerns]

Very cool! I like the matching body color for the wheels! :TU: Post pics when wheels and tires are mounted on the car.

Scott

[gstewart]

lookk good! and the price is in line..

[64 wildcat conv]

Can you post Curt's contact info? I am looking for someone to restore the wheels on my '64 Wildcat.

[V8Sky]

Can you post Curt's contact info? I am looking for someone to restore the wheels on my '64 Wildcat.

Here is Curt's phone number and email. I find it is easiest to contact Curt by phone over the weekend but you can try during the week as well:
(515) 685-3397
curt.mckim162@gmail.com

[Michael L Vogel]

The wheels look great. How rare are this type of wheel? What finish would have come on them from the factory? does anyone have any pics of original finish or on a car?

[V8Sky]

The wheels look great. How rare are this type of wheel? What finish would have come on them from the factory? does anyone have any pics of original finish or on a car?

>>I don't know the exact number but they are quite difficult to find. This style wheel was only offered in 1971 and 1972 (and probably not all of the 1972 year as my dealer's book has a note written next to the wheel saying it was no longer available). From the factory, these super sport wheels came in a charcoal gray color with stainless trim rings. Here is a pic of the wheels in stock form.

[hwprouty]

Chris, nice job on the wheels! They look awesome and can't wait for pics of them on the Skylark!

[V8Sky]

Chris, nice job on the wheels! They look awesome and can't wait for pics of them on the Skylark!

>>Thanks Harold. I'll definitely post pics of them on the Skylark once I get them mounted.

[breakinbuick11]

The wheels look great Chris! Let me know if te deal falls through with Dennis, need an excuse for a road trip!

Louie

[V8Sky]

The wheels look great Chris! Let me know if te deal falls through with Dennis, need an excuse for a road trip!

Louie

>>Will do Louie and thanks for the compliment!

[TurboV6]

They turned out very nice!
Should look fantastic on the car :beer

[junior bailey]

I have a set of the Buick rally painted wheels with the chrome rings in EC they are green. they are 5 of them one is for the trunk if any one needs a set let me know my # is 304-922-0931

[junior bailey]

Here are the Wheels

[V8Sky]

My set of Buick super sport wheels arrives today from Curt. He shipped them via Fed Ex, provided tracking numbers, and did a great job packing them. The 15x8s were shipped in a box within a larger box, and the 15x7s were shipped in their own boxes as well in one large box. Here is a shot of one of my original 14x7 super sport wheels with one of the new 15x8s.

[ynotbuick]

I like, Who said Christmas has to be on the 25th

[V8Sky]

I like, Who said Christmas has to be on the 25th

>>Very true Dennis - this is definitely my Christmas present to myself! I cannot wait to get these babies on my Buick!

[ynotbuick]

As soon as you do I think I know what Santa is going to bring me.

[V8Sky]

You know it Dennis :grin:

[staged70]

Enough chatting get them on already

[Poppaluv]

Very sweet!

Off topic, but does anyone make Ralleys in larger sizes (18 or 20in.):Do No:

[Dan Healey]

Back in the mid 80's, I planned on painting mine Bittersweet Mist wnen I painted the car, but decided not to.

Those sure look nice! You need to take it to Columbus so I will not be the only one there with SS wheels on their car.:grin: :3gears:

[V8Sky]

Okay, I just finished putting the driver's side side wheels on and took some pics so you can see the Buick super sport wheels on the car. I really like the look and cannot wait to get the other two wheels on and take the Buick out for a drive.

[hollowstylez21]

Dude those wheels look awwwwesome! I never thought that you could cut the centers out and weld them to new rimshells. Huh. But it does look good.

[V8Sky]

Thanks Chris. I just finished putting on the other side on Wednesday as I got held up with work. This weekend, unless there is a snowstorm, I'll be taking the Buick out for a drive with its new wheels.

[hollowstylez21]

Gonna get some heads to turn, nice. Have some fun without the snow I hope.