Full Wheel Deal

Mrs. Thing, as some of you know, drives a 89 Buick Park Avenue. It has 14" wheels with wire hubcaps. Actually, two wire hubcaps, and replacements are $180 EACH :shock:
Several months ago, we discovered that one of the wheels is bent badly enough to be damaging the tire. Over a month ago, our local Discount dude talked Mrs. Thing into ordering new 14" brushed aluminum 5 spokes (@ $50 each :thumrigh: ). They were not in stock as indicated, they have still not been made, and she is getting tired of waiting.
I just checked Tire Rack, and they only offer 16's to fit.

I'm looking for suggestions as to what to do or where to look. Please keep in mind the following points.

She aint into the BlingBling.
It was a $5000 car 6 yers ago and has 180k miles.
We have new tires in size 14.
The clear coat and the headliner are turning loose.
It is paid for and is low maintenance - 26 mpg & a great road ride.
She is very seriously attached to the car...the way it is.

just look on ebay... just about any GM wheel will bolt on up..

also wander down to your local junkyard.. i'd bet they can find you 2 more stockers for <$50

I second the junk yard ideal, although your history for buying used rims does come into question! :lol:

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

I second the junk yard ideal, although your history for buying used rims does come into question! :lol:

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OUCH
Just had to bring that up didn't you?

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Originally Posted by onething

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

I second the junk yard ideal, although your history for buying used rims does come into question! :lol:

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OUCH
Just had to bring that up didn't you?

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ok, so I don't knwo the story there... Maybe you should just buy 4... you know, a couple spares ;)

Did you peek at Tire Rack's winter tire packages they include steel wheels!

Steel Wheels

New Steel Wheel
14X6
Black Painted
Estimated Availability:
In Stock
Price Each: $39

Then if you search 14" Buick on E-bay the wire wheel covers look like they are pretty reasonable! 8)

Well, I went looking for used wheels via Google, and found a junk yard association that said they'd find my wheels and solve my problems!

3 responses so far that all said "Call us", but this one said it best . . .

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- Call us or email us!!!! Our phone lines get busy, If you cant get through email us at *#$***[email protected] with a phone number and a sales rep will contact you ASAP!!!! JUST TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO SPEND!!! WE WILL TRY AND ACCOMODATE YOU!

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:shock: :shock::shock:

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JUST TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO SPEND!!! WE WILL TRY AND ACCOMODATE YOU!

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:shock: :? :lol:

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Originally Posted by onething

Well, I went looking for used wheels via Google, and found a junk yard association that said they'd find my wheels and solve my problems!

3 responses so far that all said "Call us", but this one said it best . . .

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- Call us or email us!!!! Our phone lines get busy, If you cant get through email us at *#$***[email protected] with a phone number and a sales rep will contact you ASAP!!!! JUST TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO SPEND!!! WE WILL TRY AND ACCOMODATE YOU!

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:shock: :shock::shock:

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JUST TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO SPEND!!! WE WILL TRY AND ACCOMODATE YOU!

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:shock: :? :lol:

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Really!? Well... I've got some numbers for them... let's hope they don't laugh you out the door when you give them the Cheap Bastard price!

That's hillarious onething, you actually expected junkyard to give you a firm price! :shock: :lol: :geek:

Check this site out for wheels -

http://www.urgntx.com/

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Originally Posted by onething

Mrs. Thing, as some of you know, drives a 89 Buick Park Avenue. It has 14" wheels with wire hubcaps. Actually, two wire hubcaps, and replacements are $180 EACH :shock:

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Tell you what since we are friends you give me $180.00 and I'll get you some Buick Wire Hubcaps 8) :wink:

What I like about ebay is that I just looked at all the 14" hubcaps they listed (487), and did not find those! :x

What's the secret??? :?

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Originally Posted by onething

What I like about ebay is that I just looked at all the 14" hubcaps they listed (487), and did not find those! :x

What's the secret??? :?

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Search for 'Buick wire caps' and I guarantee you'll find them!

http://search.ebay.com/buick-wire-ca...ectZ1QQfromZR8

Or just search 14" Buick!

Here is another nice set of 14" Buick Wires! 8)