2 WD wheels. 15x7 steel wheels for a 70 GS

Discussion in 'Parts wanted' started by turbotimmer, Oct 9, 2012.

  1. turbotimmer

    turbotimmer Well-Known Member

    Looking for just 2. I have 3 that came with my GS. Just looking for 2 more. I can pick them up in BG.

    Thanks
    Tim
     
  2. turbotimmer

    turbotimmer Well-Known Member

  3. turbotimmer

    turbotimmer Well-Known Member

    Still looking for these wheels.
     
  4. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    Tim, Do you mean WG wheels?
     
  5. Rich Johns

    Rich Johns Platinum Level Contributor

    No Dave
    The F4 wheel and tire option
    See pic in my avatar
     
  6. turbotimmer

    turbotimmer Well-Known Member

    Rich is correct. 15x7 steel wheel. The code on mine is WD 26 (stamped beside the valve stem hole), but I think they also could have been coded WH.
     
  7. turbotimmer

    turbotimmer Well-Known Member

  8. turbotimmer

    turbotimmer Well-Known Member

    this is what mine look like.
     

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  9. turbotimmer

    turbotimmer Well-Known Member

    back to the top
     
  10. turbotimmer

    turbotimmer Well-Known Member

    Monthly bump..^^^^^
     
  11. Doo Wop

    Doo Wop Where were you in '62?

  12. turbotimmer

    turbotimmer Well-Known Member

    Thanks, Korrie. BTW, would the spare be the same? I'm thinking it should be, but I'm not sure.
     
  13. Duane

    Duane Member

    Yes,
    All 5 wheels should be the same. That is how my car was optioned.

    The only cars that would not have all 5 wheels the same were ones that came with the space saver spares, and I don't know if that was an option for this type wheel...........but if you think your wheels are tough to find..................
    Duane
     
  14. GStage1

    GStage1 Always looking for parts!

    Is this for a concours (Duane is da judge) event/show???

    If not, those wheels are very common on 70-80s A-body and B-body.

    Unless you have to have WD on them...those are easy to find.
     
  15. Duane

    Duane Member

    "Unless you have to have WD on them...those are easy to find."

    You tell em George!

    You put the trim rings on you can't see the application codes anyway. Looks like you found a new business, buying/selling 15" steel rims.:laugh::laugh::laugh:
    Duane
     
  16. Doo Wop

    Doo Wop Where were you in '62?

    So, is there a guarantee the trim rings will work on later steel wheels?
     
  17. Duane

    Duane Member

    Korrie,
    Are you still thinking there are guarantees in life?

    All joking aside George goes to yards all the time. I bet if someone sent him a beat up trim ring for him to test fit he could get you guys what you need. Once he finds the wheels that fit everyone would be satisfied.
    You could even save an original rim for the spare if needed, but with the spare tire board on you can't see the codes anyway.

    If that doesn't work you could get the centers from 14" or 15" standard wheels, and get new 15" rims put on. (Also by using an original trim ring to set the depth needed.)
    Duane
     
  18. Doo Wop

    Doo Wop Where were you in '62?

    Duane

    About the only guarantee I know of is there will be eggs, toast n coffee for breakfast here. Rarely changes.

    As you said the depth of the rim is the concern. Maybe someone can measure an original WD for depth. I have one in the trunk as a spare but can't get to the car for a bit.

    Really would be nice to have other options on these.
     
  19. turbotimmer

    turbotimmer Well-Known Member

    I have 3 WD wheels off the car in my garage. I'll measure them tonight and post back. Although, I'm pretty sure they have the same offset as the WG chrome rally wheels. They are definitely different than any other 15" steel wheels I've seen.
     
  20. GStage1

    GStage1 Always looking for parts!

    Standard backspace was/is 4.5" and the WG wheel is 4.25"

    I sold several sets of the WD style steel rim on here a few years ago
    when several members were changing to dog-dish set-ups....most common
    on 80's B-body models such as Pontiac Bonneville, Buick LeSabre and
    Chevy Impala/Caprice.....Olds 88 has a different offset.
     

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