1979 CDV/SDV stock wheel question...

Highway Star · #1 (**permalink**) 01-11-07, 05:34 PM

I want to remove my space-saver spare from the trunk and put a full size spare in its place. So I need to purchase (from salvage yard) a matching 6"x15" wheel. What years use the same wheel for '79 CDV/SDV models? Is there a number code stamped on the rim?

carnut · #2 (**permalink**) 01-13-07, 08:58 PM

Bolt hole spacing should 5 on 5 inch. Should be the same lug nut spacing on any full sized Pontiac, Chevy or Buick or Olds 88 or 98.

Benzilla · #3 (**permalink**) 01-14-07, 01:56 AM

Hey, I did the same thing with my '83. The wheel was from another '83 Deville. But 6x15 is a pretty standard size, tons of '70s cars had them.

Highway Star · #4 (**permalink**) 01-14-07, 05:05 PM

I found a really nice wheel from a '79 Caddy and will have the tire mounted tomorrow. It's stamped 15x6 JJ, which is the same code on the 1979 brochure specs. What I had in mind was the same set-up you have with your '83 Ben, including the wire cover. Looks nice.

Thanks fellas!

patgizz · #5 (**permalink**) 01-16-07, 10:51 PM

trucks too. the 73-98 base model trucks use the same wheel. i had the originals off my 92 1500 on the 79 for a while and have the original caddy wheels on the 90 suburban