15" rallye wheels for 71 GS

Discussion in 'Repro Parts' started by Convertdreamer, Jun 7, 2014.

  1. Convertdreamer

    Convertdreamer Well-Known Member

    As the title reads, I'm looking for a set of 15" rally wheels for my 71 GS. I have the center caps but wanted to ask the forum members who is offering a nice repop rally wheel? I need front wheels so 15 x 7 4.5BS.
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    You can get them from many sources.

    http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-57-573404/overview/

    http://www.specialtywheel.com/product-showcase/buick/buick-rallye.html

    http://www.cokertire.com/wheels/rallye-wheels/buick-rallye-wheel.html

    http://www.opgi.com/skylark/S210053?gclid=CJLur6GS6r4CFW4R7Aodi0EAmQ
     
  3. ranger

    ranger Well-Known Member

    Larry,

    Yes, but I am wondering if they are all selling the same wheel? I think they probably are, which is too bad.

    The ones I bought from Wheel Vintiques rusted the first time I left them out in the rain. True, I hadn't waxed them, but still.

    As well, they are almost impossible to balance and need to be balanced using a lug-centric balancer or adaptor--usually used for big, sloppy truck wheels.

    Our Board member who sells wheels (can't recall his name--Steve Caruso?) told me that everyone uses the same wheel shells, If so, that's too bad.

    Best,

    Ranger
    Aiken, SC
     
  4. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Not sure, but probably true. I bought all my wheels 10 years ago. Wheel Vintiques were my first set. They are flawless to this day, so I can only conclude that the quality was better back then. My car rarely gets wet, but it has been in the rain a dozen times in the 14 years I have owned it. The wheels look great to this day.
     

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