1978 Buick Estate Wagon Limited

Looks like it used this wheel though...

 

Yes, that was the standard wheel!

 

Still spectacular. Best looking 1977-79 full-size GM box wagon I've ever seen in recent years other than that white 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari with Valencia interior that we've all lusted after!

 

Slight price drop to $14, 975.

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/buick/unspecified/1809804.html

 

5x5 15" Magnum 500s - made out of unobtanium

 

Correct on the pattern; incorrect on them being 'Magnum 500's. Those are Buick Road Wheels (or whatever they called them)

Buick wheels:


Similar, but not the same. These are magnum 500's:

 

Noted. I am still looking for new "Buick Road Wheels" or "Ralleye Is" or "whatever they're called" in 5x5 15x7.

I don't know whether this '70s wagon has 7" wide wheels or the Wildcat-spec 6" spec but both appear to be insanely difficult to find in any condition.

My wish would be to put these Buick 5x5 wheels with Olds center caps on a '77 Custom Cruiser.

 

I've recently found out that the proper Rally II Pontiac wheels for my '81 Bonneville Safari would have been 15x7, and basically impossible to find. So I wouldn't be surprised if the Buick Road Wheel you are looking for is the same size. I bought a used set of older 15x6" wheels instead. Good luck with your search.

 

I found a set of 7" wide Buick Road Wheels after scouring the internet and parts cars for almost six months. They were standard equipment or available on the Estate Wagons throughout the 70's, so there should still be a number of donor cars out there. I had to settle for a pitted chrome set that will need a media blast and rechrome, costing as much as the wheels themselves.
Some of the earlier 6" wide wheels from the 60's used with drum brakes differed from the later wheels used with discs, so you might want to stick with the 7" for wagons.