YearOne snowflake customs

[Wallington]

These 'custom' original snowflakes have been listed for some time now. Anyone seen some in the wild or where an owner has installed a set? I like them but haven't noticed any in use yet. Having said that, the lack of stepped outer edge gives the effect of being even larger than the original type in 17x9.

They are reproductions based on the original 15x7 Snowflake but in custom sizes. So now a 15x8 option of same design and looks original or the 17x9 rendition, different to the WS6 style snowflakes they have done now for nearly 15 years.

https://www.yearone.com/Product/wheels/bsfw158glds#prettyPhoto

https://www.yearone.com/Product/wheels/bsfw179glds#prettyPhoto

[b_hill_86]

I thought we had a post here somewhere with examples on a few vehicles

[Wallington]

Yes, I was being lazy and decided to start a new post for sake of new posts. A whole year ago, but no pics other than their ads. Seems I posted the same comments so thoughts haven't changed. Just making convo.

http://www.transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=84851.msg17256#msg17256

[apfstg]

Just getting ready to buy a set - very good timing
Going with 15 inch because of white letters
Do you also have tire size recommendations too? I took off air shocks and going with stock gas shocks unless it really sags
Being in my age group I’d like to try something a little wider in rear

I know it’s a personal preference in looks but I’d like to buy just one set instead of getting wrong sizes .I’ve found I can talk myself into wrong choices when it’s only my brain I’m picking….

[Wallington]

Just any tyre size that's been used with every 15x8 snowflake forever. Only difference is it's b based on the design that only came in 7" from GM.

[roadking77]

I kinda like them, being that they can take a wider tire and keep the original appearance. However, one thing I like about the original 8" wheel is the lip on the face side of the rim. I do have a set of original 7" wheels that I have been wanting to get refinished for the sake of authenticity but my 79 needs to get finished first.

As far as seeing them in the wild, my trans am is usually the only 1 I see out and about. I have been to 2 shows in the last 2 weeks. Last week well over 300 cars and 1 '78 trans am besides my 77. Yesterday about 150 cars and my TA was the only firebird/ta period.

[jbanna]

I drive my '78 frequently, and always get positive comments; however, at the show in Coeur d' Alene on the 14th, there were only three second gen Firebirds in the entire 800 registrants...it seems like over the past 10 years or so they are disappearing?