Topic: OEM or Yearone snowflake wheels?

[jvmagic]

I'm looking to purchase a set of snowflake wheels

The yearone wheels are about $100 more.

Is there a difference between these two?

http://www.jegs.com/i/Year+One+Wheels/219/SFW158S/10002/-1?CAWELAID=230006180001022799&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=15769068431&CATCI=pla-177235378391&catargetid=230006180003468675&cadevice=m&gclid=CN-t2pGe2swCFZNafgodcNcJ5w#reviewTab

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/oer-r4412

Thanks in advance.

[jvmagic]

I'm just wondering if they have the same shine.  Are the OER clear coated or a lesser wheel?

The backspacing seems to differ as well.  OER = 4.25" backspacing and Yearone = 4.50" backspacing.  I suppose the OER wheels will stick out more so than the YO wheels.

[Angelo]

For a few bucks more you can get the year one 17" wheels. I run them on my 81, huge difference in the handling characteristics of the car, it truly feels modern with just the wheel/tire change.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Year+One+Wheels/219/SFW179GLDV2S/10002/-1

The back spacing may help bring the tire inward, ideal if you switch to rear disc brakes. Otherwise. It's only .25". The back spacing is a bigger deal with the 17x9, I believe the first run of the YO wheels had a different backspace which made then tight to fit if you had rear disc brakes.

[CARiD]

15" tires look more period correct for this model, however modern 17"s will give you a better handling and driving comfort in compare to the smaller old school wheels, especially if you're getting wider stance. Are Bigger Wheels Better Wheels?