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Mario87 01-12-2016 07:32 AM

Can you identify these old GM rims?
 
Hey, how yall doin?

I need help identifying the type of these older GM rims to find out their dimensions like offset and bolt circle diameter.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...aa80c7d91f.jpg



Only thing I found was a "7-92" stamped on the backside of the rim. They came with my '91 Firebird but I never used them, I prefer the original Pontiac rims.



Mario

jkris53406 01-12-2016 08:57 PM

Re: Can you identify these old GM rims?
 
Those look more like American Racing rims than GM rims.

UNCLE TOM 01-12-2016 09:57 PM

Re: Can you identify these old GM rims?
 
except for color they look like American Racing wheels I had on my P/U many years ago . good luck ...

//<86TA>\\ 01-13-2016 06:30 AM

Re: Can you identify these old GM rims?
 
Use a tape measure?

PurelyPMD 01-13-2016 07:18 AM

Re: Can you identify these old GM rims?
 
If you break the tire off the rim there should be identifying stamps or codes inside.

There may also be codes on the back side - clean the wheel very well, they are sometimes hard to read.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...52ed126ce6.jpg

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...9a8ef4a70c.jpg

RedLeader289 01-13-2016 07:51 AM

Re: Can you identify these old GM rims?
 
Those are American racing "wagon wheels" that someone has painted black. Or if they're newer then they're most likely made by "US wheel"


http://www.summitracing.com/parts/usw-70-5755/overview/

Mario87 01-13-2016 04:36 PM

Re: Can you identify these old GM rims?
 
Thanks a bunch guys!!!

I am always overwhelmed by the support this board offers even with such 'stupid' and 'simple' questions.

On the backside it also reads "GM" next to the "7-92" so I thought it must be GM rims. But thanks to your information I am now confident that those are American Racing wagon wheels... They have had a chrome/steel finish before the previous owner painted them black. In case I want to sell them it is important to know the type.

Using a tape measure is fine, but not for german state inspection. They like to be presented with the original parameters as specified by the manufacturer. Maybe I can also find something on the inside by breaking the tire off, thanks for the hint!

Greetings,
Mario

RedLeader289 01-14-2016 06:53 AM

Re: Can you identify these old GM rims?
 
the GM probably signifies that it's a GM bolt pattern. If you know the size (like, 15x7, etc) you might be able to just look up a "new" set and get the paramenters off whoever is selling the new set.


glad to help!


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