Kappa Performance Forum
General Category => Classifieds => Topic started by: jlettiere on March 21, 2015, 12:47:28 PM
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Anyone have or know where I can get a set of Sky 10 spoke wheels?
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Ebay or the forum classifieds are your best bet
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Thanks, Sting Ya.
I'll have to check those sites quite frequently.
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This 10 spoke style, or the 10 SKY split spoke style? BTW, there's also a Solstice 10 split spoke style.
GM# 17802094
Wheel style: MB093 wheels
(http://www.crateenginedepot.com/Assets/image2/17802095.JPG)[/QUOTE]
Most GM sites are showing it as no longer being available. I've seen a few cars on Craigslist w/them, but very rarely see them for sale separately. Best bet is to continue to post WTB on all Kappa sites, and checking Ebay.
They are still showing on gmpartsgiant @$381.07, but I'd be surprised if they have any. Good luck.
http://www.gmpartsgiant.com/oem/2010-pontiac-solstice-18-inch-wheel-mb093-10150.html
Believe the below pic was a dealer brochure since they were only available through the dealerships.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc195/SolScuba/SOLSTICE.jpg)[/QUOTE]
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Thanks, ChopTop.
I'm looking for the split spoke style
I'll check out the URL you provided and keeping on digging around.
I may end up buying them one at a time from Bay / criagslist to cobble together a set.
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If you are looking for the 10 spoke wheels that Chop mentioned here are some listings GMpartsclub .com 405.79 /GMParts Direct .com 351.23 /GMParts outlet .com 392 .00 /GMPARTSGIANT .com 381.07 /GMpartsdepartment .com 389.71 All these listings are for a new wheel only no lug nuts ,valve stems ,center caps , TPS monitors From a search I did these were installed as a dealer option . You might want to try Tire Rack or Discount Tire and try to find something similar from all indications OEM wheels are going to be pricy .
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Thanks Sting Ya. I will check out those sites.
You've been very helpful. I appreciate it!
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What is the GM part number for the SKY split spoke wheel. I'm not talking about the confusing Solstice shared Q9Y designation, but the actual GM part number for the; SKY Special Edition Split Spoke Wheel??? Also, were they offered in different finishes, or just polished? Because if they were then there should be different parts numbers for different finishes.
When I looked up GM 19181777, the SKY split spoke wheel does comes up.
But on a couple of sites it comes up as; 9596703 19181777.
Here's an example:
http://www.pynprice.com/price/q9y-saturn-sky-special-edition/ @ $179.99. (In stock?)
Wheel Description:
Q9Y SATURN SKY SPECIAL EDITION 18x8 DUAL 5 SPOKE POLISHED WHEEL 9596703 19181777
Another site example:
http://www.hubcaphaven.com/c/745/saturn_sky_wheels_rims.html
Wheel Description:
ALY98320/180015 Saturn Sky Special Edition Wheel Polished #9596703
Price: $229.95 (In stock?)
Call for Availability - Free Shipping
1 Single ALY98320/180015 Saturn Sky Special Edition '07-'10, 10 spoke polished alloy wheel.
Size: 18x8
Lugs: 5
Bolt Pattern: 110mm
Option Code: N87
Saturn Part Number: 9596703 or 19181777
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Chop Top - thanks for navigating and assistance.
The part number is listed under 2 numbers, either 9596703 or 19181777.
I am finding that most frequently used is 1918177. Dealer and "GM part" sites use that nuber.
As you have found, some sites list it as 9596703.
Could that be the old Saturn parts number???? Don't really know.
I usually check under both part numbers
Hub Cap Haven has a great price, but none in stock
Will check availability at pynprice.com,
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I have an extra brand new, mint pristine set (4) OEM from the Hydro. They really weren't meant for sale, as I've kept them all these years, but to the person specifically wanting these, I may consider selling these hard to find unavailable wheels. Though, pick up only, in Chicago.
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See http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/solstice-wheels-64092/
GM makes it very confusing. The Q9Y Solstice wheels have parallel spokes while the Q9Y Sky wheels have divergent spokes!
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Thanks for your offer ROYCEU. I appreciate it.
It sounds like a VERY nice set of wheels.
Unfortunately,I cannot pick them up in Chicago.
I'm in PA, north of Philly.
Also, to WSPOHN - I finally figured that out that Pontiac and Saturn used to same RPO Code for two different wheels. When I search I have to include "Saturn Sky" with Q9Y.
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FWIW, life has taught me that when you DON"T want something is when you usually run across it, and when you DO want something is when you can never find it.
You could ask for deliver help on the different Kappa forums, that's worked out for a few people. Several years ago I was hot for some old 19 inch Kappasphere J2 wheels, I ended up having to settle for 18s. :cloud: I'm also been looking for some Aftershock side skirts for years now (Aftershock made like three pairs). I've seen a set advertised exactly once in like three years, unfortunately I did not buy them at the time I have a chance, and now it's impossible to find a set today. Same w/the Solstice Skagen watch. Buy now or regret later.
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Found the Solstice Q9Y version here:
Pontiac SOLSTICE 2009 [06647] Polished Opt Q9Y Aluminum Alloy 18x8 5-110MM 5 Spoke Double Wheel Rim (http://www.stockwheels.com/p-33332-pontiac-solstice-2009-06647-polished-opt-q9y-aluminum-alloy-18x8-5-110mm-5-spoke-double-wheel-rim-4395.aspx)
$225 ea.
Hope this helps.
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Those are the ones he is NOT looking for (unless he is willing to settle for Solstice rather than Sky).
Price seems to be $275 rather than $225 - maybe the anticipate a rush on them! Maybe they read this forum. :devil:
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Those are the ones he is NOT looking for (unless he is willing to settle for Solstice rather than Sky).
Price seems to be $275 rather than $225 - maybe the anticipate a rush on them! Maybe they read this forum. :devil:
Oops - re read the OP. Sorry about that. I do however like those better than the sky version.
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Found the Solstice Q9Y version here:
Pontiac SOLSTICE 2009 [06647] Polished Opt Q9Y Aluminum Alloy 18x8 5-110MM 5 Spoke Double Wheel Rim (http://www.stockwheels.com/p-33332-pontiac-solstice-2009-06647-polished-opt-q9y-aluminum-alloy-18x8-5-110mm-5-spoke-double-wheel-rim-4395.aspx)
$225 ea.
Hope this helps.
They say that they have the Saturn 10 spokes as well. They are $500.00
https://stockwheels.com/p-33778-saturn-sky-2008-2009-2010-06634-chrome-aluminum-alloy-18x8-5-110mm-10-spoke-wheel-rim.aspx (https://stockwheels.com/p-33778-saturn-sky-2008-2009-2010-06634-chrome-aluminum-alloy-18x8-5-110mm-10-spoke-wheel-rim.aspx)
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Thanks to everyone who posted today!
You guys are really great at providing me with info.
Yes, I am interested in the Saturn Q9Y 10 spoke.
Given the"scarcity" of these wheels, I am beginning to agree with ChopTop...... buy now or regret later!
I found a GM parts dealer who has them for $407 per wheel. I will contact tomorrow and see what I can do about shipping
While I am hesitating on paying the market price for the wheels....... he who hesitates is lost!
Thanks again.... you guys are terrific!
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Those are the ones he is NOT looking for (unless he is willing to settle for Solstice rather than Sky).
Price seems to be $275 rather than $225 - maybe the anticipate a rush on them! Maybe they read this forum. :devil:
Prices make me feel good about the $179 I paid for the spare.
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For what these wheels are going for and the fact that they are so hard to find I would keep my original wheels and if the time ever comes that you think about selling the car (God Forbid !) you can add that as a premium cost and if the buyer is not interested take them off and sell it with the OEM wheels .There is always a market for stuff like this and as time goes on and there are less and less Kappas out there you should be able to at least break even my guess probably make a buck on them .
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But the twin spoke look SO much better.......(http://www.rhodo.citymax.com/i/non-rhodo/Coupetsw.jpg)
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I see three spikes on the ship. Maybe four.
PS- your car looks awesome.
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But the twin spoke look SO much better.......(http://www.rhodo.citymax.com/i/non-rhodo/Coupetsw.jpg)
I remember you saying you put BC's on your car, right? You didn't decide to lower it much more than stock from the looks of it. Any reason for not lowering it?
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FWIW, life has taught me that when you DON"T want something is when you usually run across it, and when you DO want something is when you can never find it.
You could ask for deliver help on the different Kappa forums, that's worked out for a few people. Several years ago I was hot for some old 19 inch Kappasphere J2 wheels, I ended up having to settle for 18s. :cloud: I'm also been looking for some Aftershock side skirts for years now (Aftershock made like three pairs). I've seen a set advertised exactly once in like three years, unfortunately I did not buy them at the time I have a chance, and now it's impossible to find a set today. Same w/the Solstice Skagen watch. Buy now or regret later.
I should have added that after you buy something that you really want, you can rest assured that you will find the exact same item being advertised a couple of months later for half-price. :cloud: But you'll be fine if you just simply accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue
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Does it have to be OEM or will any 10 spoke do? Check tire rack
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/results.jsp?autoMake=Pontiac&autoModel=Solstice&autoYear=2009&autoModClar=GXP (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/results.jsp?autoMake=Pontiac&autoModel=Solstice&autoYear=2009&autoModClar=GXP)
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I remember you saying you put BC's on your car, right? You didn't decide to lower it much more than stock from the looks of it. Any reason for not lowering it?
I'm into performance over looks. Although I fitted the Q9Y wheels because I very much preferred the look (and was pissed off that the Canadian brochure showed them as an option for the regular cars, which they weren't).
I didn't see anyone doing a toe curve on the cars, and didn't have time to do one myself. Many cars exhibit excessive toe change if you drop the ride height outside normal range, which is detrimental to handling. I don't think I've seen a proper graph to this day but would welcome anyone pointing me at one; the solo guys are most likely to have done that.
In any case, while I might have put up with low ride heights when I was young and foolish, there is no way I would compromise an already low stock height further and then have to keep hitting road obstructions, particularly as my own driveway at home crests enough that I have to watch how I set ride height on some of my other cars. Had to machine spring spacers on one of them to get in and out of the driveway without scraping.
I went through all this when I started racing in the 1970s and ended up with a ride height for my car that was higher than any of the other cars - it was also faster and had rock solid handling characteristics, unlike the guys that thought low looked cool (but resulted in handling that was twitchy as Hell).
The BC shocks allowed me to corner weight the car and set it up exactly as I wanted it.
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I'm into performance over looks. Although I fitted the Q9Y wheels because I very much preferred the look (and was pissed off that the Canadian brochure showed them as an option for the regular cars, which they weren't).
I didn't see anyone doing a toe curve on the cars, and didn't have time to do one myself. Many cars exhibit excessive toe change if you drop the ride height outside normal range, which is detrimental to handling. I don't think I've seen a proper graph to this day but would welcome anyone pointing me at one; the solo guys are most likely to have done that.
In any case, while I might have put up with low ride heights when I was young and foolish, there is no way I would compromise an already low stock height further and then have to keep hitting road obstructions, particularly as my own driveway at home crests enough that I have to watch how I set ride height on some of my other cars. Had to machine spring spacers on one of them to get in and out of the driveway without scraping.
I went through all this when I started racing in the 1970s and ended up with a ride height for my car that was higher than any of the other cars - it was also faster and had rock solid handling characteristics, unlike the guys that thought low looked cool (but resulted in handling that was twitchy as Hell).
The BC shocks allowed me to corner weigh the car and set it up exactly as I wanted it.
I can respect that. The car looks beautiful as is. I'm not sure why, but it seems the wheel well height doesn't look as pronounced on the coupes as it is on the verts.
I did the Z0K because they were engineered by GM and didn't lower the car more that 3/4 in. I couldn't have it any lower as I am now extremely conscience about how I approach any grade higher or lower. I think bump steer is most affected if anything. I do notice that it is "twitchy" over bumps, but I had it aligned to the Z0K spec and I know that contributed more than the springs/bars.
On another note - and keeping with the wheel thingy, I saw a Sky with the ten spoke star type wheels in a Facebook post. The guy had blacked them out though.
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Thanks for all of the posts.
This morning I called Automotix and had them do a search of parts dealers (used, refurbished or salvage) on their network. There were NONE available.
BTW the GM part numbers for this wheel is 19181777 or 9596703.
A few Forum members have them, but I haven't worked out a way to get them to Pennsy yet. The Form members are being very helpful. So I am optimistic that I will be successful sometime soon.
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The 10 spoke brushed aluminum were special street edition wheels and many have put them on their Solstices. The 10 spoke chrome wheels were GM accessory wheels available from dealer only. I bought a set on ebay a few years ago and now have them on my coupe. Good luck finding a set! I did see a set on a Sky at the Nationals in the Poconos and that is the first time I had seen another Kappa with them and I've attended 7 nationals. There is a Sky limited addition that has a similar wheel and I think it's brushed.
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WickedMike-
Thanks! I agree that they will be hard to find.I am working a lead to get a set from a Sky that was involved in an accident (Very unfortunate). Driver is OK, thank God. I have been in contact with him. The insurance company may "total" the Sky and the owner is working with me so I can get the wheels.
Good news is that the owner is now on the prowl for another Sky.
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Hey Jlettiere, while surfing around for #9596703/19181777, another number popped up, #ALY98320U80. It's definitely the SKY split spoke wheel. Searching that number brings us the usual sites, but most say the same thing, out of stock, call for inventory, or no website. A couple say remanufactured, so I'm thinking at one time these were NOS, or possible pulled off totaled cars and put into some type of nationwide database for bodyshops?
Anway, let us know if you find a set. While parts surfing around I try and remember parts folks are searching for.
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Hey, ChopTop!
Thanks so much. The #ALY98320U80 is referred to by some as a national inventory number. I have used that number and #9596703/19181777 to search. The internet companies all seem to be hooked up to a national parts inventory. As of Friday, there are none available nationally. Still searching.....
A guy in Chicago has a brand new set. He had them for $400/wheel, but would only do a local pick up. A few weeks later, he offered me the wheels at $500/wheel + shipping. When considering the re-mounting / re-balancing costs, it got a little out of my price range.
Thanks for your help.