Pics of my "new" wheels

I've never posted pics of my Riv here, which is unfortunate. These first pics won't be the greatest, as I haven't washed it today, but mainly it's just for my new wheels. I got a good deal on the wheels, and I like how they brighten up the look of the car a bit, especially with this darker, not-too-splashy color of purple. For now, at least, my original wheels will be used for my winter tires.

So here's a shot of the wheel. Lighting wasn't the greatest, and someday I'll have to clean everything up and take some pics.



And here's a pic I took of the car a few years ago with the original wheels:


Here's the car today:


And finally, I noticed that the center caps are made a little better than the Riviera's center caps. I believe this wheel was from a 2002 Park Ave (or maybe a Lesabre). It has a metal ring and not nearly as much plastic as the Riv's cap. I'll try to grab a pic of the Riv's center cap tomorrow..

that's a nice looking Riv. Those purple abergine Rivs are few and far between a real rarity. I like it it's like a gray purple like a type of slate.

I like the new rims. I didn't think there would be that much difference, but when you compare the two pics, it's a very noticable. Clean looking ride.

8 spokes instead of 12? You bet it looks better!

Andysdorm wrote:

that's a nice looking Riv. Those purple abergine Rivs are few and far between a real rarity. I like it it's like a gray purple like a type of slate.

Yeah, I have been quite surprised over the 3+ years I've owned this car as to how rare the color is. I've only seen other ones on the net - never in person.

It has been mistaken for gray and blue, and once was called a Rolls Royce on an overnight parking ramp slip!

And thanks for the nice comments guys. I need to wash and wax it one of these days. That should make it look far better. Should've done it before the bugs started littering the front end though...

wow, love the color and the 8 spokes

Like the rims, they work.
Always wondered what a set of other Buick wheels would look like.
Love the color

Wow, I didn't think I'd get so many comments on the color. Guess I really do need to make it shine! (BTW, I'm shooting at a wash and wax tomorrow if the weather holds)

The only thing I was unsure of with these wheels is the tri-shield logo, as it's really nonexistent on our Rivieras (except the steering wheel, anyway). But it looks fine, and it still surprises me how noticeable the difference is even from a distance with these new wheels.

I will be sure to post new pics when I get 'er cleaned up a bit! Thanks again for the nice comments.

The wheels look good. Definately a difference. I agree with you, the Tri-Shield is umm iffy..

mcgusto82 wrote:

The wheels look good. Definately a difference. I agree with you, the Tri-Shield is umm iffy..

Looks good but I don't know about the tri-shield.

You might be able to find some "R" logo wheel centers that are adhesive backed. I have one on my pill container. They come in different sizes. Try E-bay or swap meets.

Brad95Riv wrote:

Wow, I didn't think I'd get so many comments on the color. Guess I really do need to make it shine! (BTW, I'm shooting at a wash and wax tomorrow if the weather holds)

I will be sure to post new pics when I get 'er cleaned up a bit! Thanks again for the nice comments.

I like the color too.
Since I'm going to use the interior out of the spare '95 I have in my '65 I'm thinking of using that color on it too.

actually...it works. it looks good. im HUGE on wheels, i will tell u str8 up if it looks lame.

i think people can agree when i say that this is a good way to keep it "factory" and maintain a good look

what the name and paint code of that paint its the same as mine and i need some

zetabird wrote:

what the name and paint code of that paint its the same as mine and i need some

The name is Smokey Amethyst Metallic, the code I'd have to look and see if I could find.