15 X 8 Buick chrome wheel with 5" back spacing wanted

Discussion in 'Parts wanted' started by LARRY70GS, May 28, 2021.

  1. 70 GMuscle

    70 GMuscle Plan B

    Get the grinder and trim it up.
    Step up n get ready for your race.
    A little trimming goes a long way.
    How far have you taken it so far?
     
  2. LARRY70GS

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

    Not helping. I have bent back the stainless molding, but I do not want to grind it. The right way to do this is with more back space. If it wasn't for the wait, I would just order one and be done with it.
     
  3. LARRY70GS

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

    Ever get a chance to measure those wheels Ray?
     
  4. LARRY70GS

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

    OK, so, in the mean time, I ordered two 15 X 8" wheels with 5" of B.S. from Wheel Vintiques. Like other companies, they are facing supply side delays. They say August. I can cancel the order until they actually build them. So , if by some miracle I find them here on V8, I have some options.
     
  5. Deogi2

    Deogi2 GSX - #380

    Hi Larry, this popped up again on Facebook today w a new price. I know you already ordered 2 but wanted to share just in case. 74BB830D-A238-42A0-AF1F-395C27D5BA6F.png
     

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  6. LARRY70GS

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

    Just asked about the back spacing. Shipping would probably be prohibitive anyway. Thanks!
     
  7. Deogi2

    Deogi2 GSX - #380

    Larry, Did you get a decent shipping quote from wheel vintiques? I was going to order 4 15x7’s and they wanted $205 on their website. I was thinking of going through Jegs/Summit and order from them as shipping would be free and come direct from wheel vintiques delayed of course as you mentioned.
     
  8. LARRY70GS

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

    Fred, it was 57.00 for 2 wheels, not bad. I tried to order them from Sumitt, but no go for the custom back spacing.
     
  9. LARRY70GS

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

  10. LARRY70GS

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

  11. xtreme6mwm

    xtreme6mwm Well-Known Member

    Hey Larry...i to am looking for the 15X8's w/5" back spacing. How much is wheel vintiques charging?
     
  12. LARRY70GS

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

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  13. xtreme6mwm

    xtreme6mwm Well-Known Member

    Thanks for sharing....August lead time, i wonder if i should order now also....
     
  14. LARRY70GS

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

    I figured I might as well. They charge your card because they are custom back space, but the salesman said you can cancel up to the time they actually make them.
     
  15. Buickcub

    Buickcub Well-Known Member

  16. LARRY70GS

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

    They make Buick Factory Chrome wheels?
     
  17. Buickcub

    Buickcub Well-Known Member

    Been a while since I spoke with him, but if memory serves me right you send cores to be taken apart and rechromed and possibly re=hooped to make a different size or offset
     
  18. LARRY70GS

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

    Yeah, I think they would have the same supply side issues as WV, and then the re chroming. Probably just as, if not more expensive. My wheels are mint. I just need a bit more back spacing on that one side. It makes more sense for me to buy 2 rims (one for street tire, one for Drag Radial, then sell my current rims to recoup the cost.

    Thanks for the link though.

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  19. stump puller455

    stump puller455 1970 GS 455

    1/2 different measurement driver / side rear on my car
     
  20. LARRY70GS

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

    Same with me.
     

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