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  1. 08-09-2004, 06:28 PM #1
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    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
    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 ). 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.
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  2. 08-09-2004, 06:31 PM #2
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    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
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    I second the junk yard ideal, although your history for buying used rims does come into question!
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    Quote Originally Posted by POS Racing
    I second the junk yard ideal, although your history for buying used rims does come into question!
    OUCH
    Just had to bring that up didn't you?
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    Quote Originally Posted by onething
    Quote Originally Posted by POS Racing
    I second the junk yard ideal, although your history for buying used rims does come into question!
    OUCH
    Just had to bring that up didn't you?
    ok, so I don't knwo the story there... Maybe you should just buy 4... you know, a couple spares
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    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!
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    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 . . .

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

    - 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!
    JUST TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO SPEND!!! WE WILL TRY AND ACCOMODATE YOU!
    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!
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    That's hillarious onething, you actually expected junkyard to give you a firm price!
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    Check this site out for wheels -

    http://www.urgntx.com/
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    Quote 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
    Tell you what since we are friends you give me $180.00 and I'll get you some Buick Wire Hubcaps
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    What I like about ebay is that I just looked at all the 14" hubcaps they listed (487), and did not find those!

    What's the secret???
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    Quote 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!

    What's the secret???
    Search for 'Buick wire caps' and I guarantee you'll find them!

    http://search.ebay.com/buick-wire-ca...ectZ1QQfromZR8
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    Or just search 14" Buick!

    Here is another nice set of 14" Buick Wires!
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