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Official GM Restoration Snowflake Wheels
Year One Cast Aluminum Gold Snowflake Wheels are modern reproductions of the WS6 option package wheel originally used on 1978-1981 Trans Am models. These wheels feature gold-painted recesses with a clear coating for a great finish to any Pontiac restoration or resto-mod. Available in a 15 in. or 17 in. diameter.
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The Year One Snowflake Rims collection is designed for enthusiasts restoring or upgrading classic Pontiac muscle cars with factory-inspired style and modern performance benefits. Known for their iconic multi-spoke “snowflake” design, these wheels were originally made famous on late-1970s Pontiac Trans Am and Firebird models. Today, Year One Snowflake Rims deliver the same unmistakable look with improved manufacturing precision and compatibility for modern tire technology.
For Pontiac enthusiasts, wheels are a defining detail that complete a restoration or restomod build. Pontiac Snowflake Wheels offer the perfect balance of period-correct styling and durable construction, making them a top choice for both show-quality restorations and street-driven classics.
Performance Benefits & Key Features
Year One Snowflake Rims are engineered with high-quality materials to provide dependable strength and long-term durability. Buyers typically evaluate specifications such as wheel diameter, width, bolt pattern, backspacing, and load rating to ensure proper fitment and performance. These wheels are designed to accommodate modern radial tires while maintaining the factory-correct aesthetic Pontiac owners expect.
The cast wheel construction provides solid structural integrity while helping manage unsprung weight compared to older steel alternatives. Properly matched with performance tires, Pontiac Snowflake Wheels can support improved handling response and road stability for street performance applications.
Available in authentic finish options that replicate original factory styling, these wheels are ideal for restoration builds seeking concours-level accuracy. At the same time, they complement pro-touring and upgraded suspension setups that blend vintage design with enhanced drivability.
Fitment, Compatibility & Applications
Year One Snowflake Rims are specifically designed for Pontiac applications, including classic Firebird and Trans Am models configured with factory-style bolt patterns. They are a natural fit for late-1970s and early-1980s Pontiac muscle cars and can also be used on compatible GM platforms sharing similar specifications.
Proper sizing and backspacing selection ensure optimal clearance for stock or upgraded brake and suspension components. Whether you’re restoring a numbers-matching Trans Am or building a modernized street machine with classic styling cues, these wheels integrate seamlessly into your project.
If you’re ready to complete your Pontiac build with authentic style and reliable construction, explore the Year One Snowflake Rims at JEGS and shop for Pontiac Snowflake Wheels that honor muscle car heritage while delivering modern performance confidence.
15" x 8"
Year One SFW158V2 Snowflake Wheel [Size: 15" x 8"] Finish: Gold Painted Recesses & Gloss Clear Coat
Year One SFW158V2S Snowflake Wheel Set [Size: 15" x 8"] Finish: Gold Painted Recesses & Gloss Clear Coat
Year One GSF158KG Snowflake Wheel Kit [Size: 15" x 8"] Finish: Gold Painted Recesses & Gloss Clear Coat
- (4) Gold Snowflake Wheels
- 12mm x 1.5 Lug Nut Kit
- (4) Chrome Hex Center Caps
- (4)Gold Bird Inserts
- (4) Gold Snowflake Wheels
- 12mm x 1.5 Lug Nut Kit
- (4) Chrome Hex Center Caps
- (4)Red Bird Inserts
17" x 9"
Year One SFW179GLDV2S Snowflake Wheel Set [Size: 17" x 9"] Finish: Gold Painted Recesses & Gloss Clear Coat
Year One SFW179GLDV2 Snowflake Wheel [Size: 17" x 9"] Finish: Gold Painted Recesses & Gloss Clear Coat
- (4) Gold Snowflake Wheels
- 7/16 in. Lug Nut Kit
- (4) Chrome Center Caps
- (4) Gold Bird Inserts
- (4) Gold Snowflake Wheels
- 12mm x 1.5 Lug Nut Kit
- (4) Chrome Hex Center Caps
- (4) Red Bird Inserts
- (4) Gold Snowflake Wheels
- 12mm x 1.5 Lug Nut Kit
- (4) Chrome Hex Center Caps
- (4) Gold Bird Inserts
Wheel Accessories
- (4) Chrome-Plated Plastic Center Caps
- (4) Gold Center Cap Inserts
- (4) Chrome-Plated Plastic Center Caps
- (4) Red Center Cap Inserts