Trans-Am Snowflake Wheels

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Oct 27, 2010 | 02:25 PM

sokoloka

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Trans-Am Snowflake Wheels

So I was poking around YearOne's site and stumbled across these:

http://www.yearonewheels.com/Year-On...SFW179BLK.aspx

I think they'd look pretty awesome on a 1972. Would there be any problem with these specs?

17 X 9 cast aluminum "Snowflake" wheel with 4-7/8" backspace. 5 on 4-3/4" bolt circle.

Same bolt pattern, slightly deeper backspace?

Oct 27, 2010 | 09:15 PM

spedaleden

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I had a 79 Trans Am with them and I know they fit fine on a 1980 Corvette. Year one also makes then in 17 and I think 18 inch.

Oct 27, 2010 | 09:47 PM

mrvette

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I still have a OEM 15x8 one of them setting in the garage shelf....great/mint condition....

if any one want it....lemme know....

brings back mammories.....

Oct 27, 2010 | 11:21 PM

Ironcross

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Hell, they never looked good on a Pontiac let alone on a Vette

Oct 27, 2010 | 11:23 PM

Steve439

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Put those on your Vette and you'll be able to drive to Texarkana and back in 28 hours.

Oct 27, 2010 | 11:50 PM

rcread

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I have four factory 15x8s on my '78 Firebird. Now you have me curious to try one on my '71 Corvette. The Firebird is getting the 18" snowflakes from Year One. It's surprising how much more expensive the 18" are than the 17".

Oct 27, 2010 | 11:52 PM

JasonC3

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I am not sure what they will look like on a corvette but I always loved the look on the old TA's. I always heard them referred to as honeycomb wheels.

Oct 28, 2010 | 12:04 AM

SteveG75

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Originally Posted by JasonC3

I am not sure what they will look like on a corvette but I always loved the look on the old TA's. I always heard them referred to as honeycomb wheels.

Honeycomb wheels are different from the snowflakes. These are the honeycombs (usually seen on early 70's TA's, snowflakes on later '70's TA's):

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Oct 28, 2010 | 12:05 AM

rcread

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonC3

I am not sure what they will look like on a corvette but I always loved the look on the old TA's. I always heard them referred to as honeycomb wheels.

The honeycombs were different. The had five hexagons around the center. The snowflakes are more, um, snow flakey.

Oct 28, 2010 | 12:12 AM

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JasonC3

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Oh - OK. I didn't know there were two styles - early and later. Makes sense and both look great IMHO. On a Vette, though? I am not sure.

Oct 28, 2010 | 12:28 AM

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snoopykissedlucy

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Burt Reynolds and The Bandit recommend Snowflakes on Trans Ams ONLY!

Oct 28, 2010 | 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by snoopykissedlucy

Burt Reynolds and The Bandit recommend Snowflakes on Trans Ams ONLY!

Hammadown

Oct 28, 2010 | 07:51 AM

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MrJlr

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A lot of guys here change their wheels....and many of them look great....

But for me - I LOVE the originals she came with...wish I could find them in an 18" with beauty rings and center caps though...

Oct 28, 2010 | 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MrJlr

But for me - I LOVE the originals she came with...wish I could find them in an 18" with beauty rings and center caps though...

Not sure when the trim rings will be available but the wheels already are:
http://www.wheelvintiques.com/index....8-steel-rally/

Oct 28, 2010 | 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Heine

Not sure when the trim rings will be available but the wheels already are:
http://www.wheelvintiques.com/index....8-steel-rally/

Thank you....
But without the chrome....it wouldn't look right...

Oct 28, 2010 | 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironcross

Hell, they never looked good on a Pontiac let alone on a Vette

I do not like the look of those things.

Oct 28, 2010 | 08:33 PM

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vettehardt

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My dad ran an original set of 15X8 on his 65 vette back in the 80's. In fact, they are currently on the car while it sits awaiting an restoration. He repainted the centers red to match the car.