Looking for a set of 1971 SS1 wheels that are chrome and do not use a trim ring

 

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/2783324970.html
Like these?? I would like to have a set but would want 15"ers

Tom
68 442
70 F85
95 Aurora
Head Skis(snowing here)

 

I just looked these up on the Olds SPECS booklet and the Dealers guide. In 71 they came painted and used a trim ring. If you're looking for SSI's and you want them to be chrome, best suggestion is to buy a set and have them chromed. You can buy aftermarket PO5 wheels from companies like Wheelvintiques and Wheelmaster classics. Have heard +/- on the quality though. Here's wheelmasters site and what I think you're looking for. BTW you can get these is varying sizes and widths: http://www.wheelmasterclassics.com/

 

Both wheels were available in 1971 SSI with the trim rings and without 14X7. My car has the trim rings but I like the full chrome ones better. Difficult to find in good original unpitted shape and some of the companies that sell the repros have had problems with egg shaped. Do your homework and you can get a nice repro or original set. The ones in the CL ad above look like Buick rims to me.

Lee

1971 442 convt

 

I purchased a set of aftermarket 15 SSI's from Summitt. I have had them over 2 years with no problems. They are for a driver. I have not done a close comparison to my originals.

Don W

 

the way I understand it .....

The "normal" 14x7.0" SSI for 1971 use a trim ring, but due to UAW? strikes during the model year the quantity available at Oldsmobile or directly from Motor Wheel Corp. (the manufacturer of "SSIs" & aftermarket "MAGNUM 500s") was limited.

So, to keep the assembly lines running & building 442s (& Cutlass) all-chrome "MAGNUM 500s" were installed. In the past, I've seen mention of a specific number of cars equipped with the all-chrome SSIs & the dates when the "ISSUE" occurred.

Here's a 1971 4-spd W25 442 with its original all-chrome SSIs.