Kartman01 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Hi Folks: I am having difficulty finding good, straight and rust free steel Buick wheels for my 1950 Super. Is there a source for new wheels that are the correct size for my car? I did see where Wheel Vintiques makes a chrome spoke wheel for 50’s Buick’s, but they are not correct for my car (steel wheel with hubcaps). I’ve looked on the internet, but no longer luck so far. Thanks in advance for any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Stockton Wheel can build new wheels using the center section of Buick wheels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 From the Hollander Interchange, see interchange number 481. There must be a good useable set out there somewhere. Might be helpful information. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kartman01 Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Thank you 55er, I appreciate the help! What is the Hollander Exchange? I’m not familiar with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kartman01 Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 10 minutes ago, old-tank said: Stockton Wheel can build new wheels using the center section of Buick wheels. Thanks Old Tank! For some reason I thought they went out of business years ago. I will give them a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 37 minutes ago, Kartman01 said: Thank you 55er, I appreciate the help! What is the Hollander Exchange? I’m not familiar with it... It's the "bible" of interchange for automobile & truck parts. Tells you what parts interchange with what cars, both mechanical & body parts. Certain Editions cover Certain Years. I've had these for many decades. I think they're just as valuable as a shop manual, they've saved me a lot of time & money over the years. Well worth the purchase price especially if you have multiple old cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhach Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 The other side of that is finding how much is unique to your particular car and year. These are definitely not Chevys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 If you go with a used wheel, choose one from 1955 or later. These will have the safety ridge in the bead area to keep the bead on the rim in case of a blow-out or even if the tire goes flat. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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