All the Mark VIII Wheels

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dsinclair

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Here's an oldie but a goodie picture from a few years ago:

http://www.joesmusic.com/markwheels.jpg

So, the next time someone asks "What wheels came on a Mark VIII?" You can point at this pic.

Now the tough part - who can list their official name - and the years they came on? (left to right)

Sandy - fingers off the keyboard until others get a turn!!!
 
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joeychgo

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well there are the directionals on the left, and octastar on the right. the 3rd from the left was aluminum on 93 & 94....directionals came on 94 & 95...next 2 were 96,97,98 and octastarts came on lsc....


how far off am I sandy?
 
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spuggyroo

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Chrome directionals 93-96, Alloy directionals 93-96, Lacy spoke 93-98, Alloy 10 Spoke directionals 95-98, Chrome 10 spoke directionals (96-98 LSC / optional), and some funky one that is supposed to look like an octastar but doesnt (97-98).
 
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Sandy

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Left to Right >>>

#1. 1994 version CHROMED FROM FACTORY of the 1993 Cast Aluminum Mark VIII wheel, OPTIONAL

#2. 1993/1994 version of same wheel as #1, Standard Equipment "Brushed" Cast Aluminum Wheel

#3. Not a Mark VIII Wheel.

#4. 1995 & forward Directional Cast Aluminum Painted Wheel

#5. 1995 & forward same as #4, Chromed for LSC. Standard on the 1995 mid-year LSC, and thereafter on the LSC, Standard.

#6. Octastar Chromed Wheel, 1997 & 1998 All models, except the '98 Collector's Edition, unless you live in Queens and use it for a winter rim.
 
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steve

With "LOD" Since 1997
Left to Right >>>

#1. 1994 version CHROMED FROM FACTORY of the 1993 Cast Aluminum Mark VIII wheel, OPTIONAL

#2. 1993/1994 version of same wheel as #1, Standard Equipment "Brushed" Cast Aluminum Wheel

#3. Not a Mark VIII Wheel.

#4. 1995 & forward Directional Cast Aluminum Painted Wheel

#5. 1995 & forward same as #4, Chromed for LSC. Standard on the 1995 mid-year LSC, and thereafter on the LSC, Standard.

#6. Octastar Chromed Wheel, 1997 & 1998 All models, except the '98 Collector's Edition, unless you live in Queens and use it for a winter rim.

SANDY
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Number 3 is a Mark VIII rim
 
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Sandy

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Okay quick-draw McGraw, WHAT year Mark VIII ? Not illustrated in any 1993-1998 Mark VIII Brochure that I have.....Special Model? Not the 1996 Anniversary, I checked that.
 
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steve

With "LOD" Since 1997
Okay quick-draw McGraw, WHAT year Mark VIII ? Not illustrated in any 1993-1998 Mark VIII Brochure that I have.....Special Model? Not the 1996 Anniversary, I checked that.

SANDY
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Remember that commercial where the guy says get glasses Alice, I think we can make a new one for 2003 that says get glasses Sandy :p

I believe that rim is available on all years and are the "standard" lacy spokes (AKA the snow flakes), from the 97 brochure:

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/triano/images/97rims.jpg
 
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Sandy

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Yes, I guess that's what it is. The smaller picture looked very different to me. Blowen up and then compared it appears that is it.
 
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dsinclair

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It appears the four on the right are a direct lift from a showroom catalog - just a nasty copy. The two on the left I added a while back.

That's everything that was sold as a factory installed wheel.

I've seen Lacy Spokes in chrome - but those are aftermarket "conversions" of the aluminum (right?)
 
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GR8VIII

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Great, now I got a reference thread to go to when ya'll start talking wheels. BTW, the rims you were dabating are on my stock 1993.
 
driller

driller

El Presidente
Sandy, I can't believe you missed #3! :eek: Get your reading glasses and brochures out and commence studying!

As far as number 2 is concerned, I don't think I've ever seen the silver/gold combo other than that pic. So Sandy, here is a chance to redeem yourself... was the standard equipment '93/'94 brushed 20 spoke directional cast aluminum wheel 2 tone from the factory?
 
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