AlpineRocco

I've come across a set of 928 phone dials.

The seller read the following off the rim:

928 361 01 00 as well as GKAIF 112 MG

They are apparently a set of 16x7's and there is no information regarding the offset/et spec? Can anyone please let me know what the et would be and whether they are in fact 7" wide for the set? Many thanks!

Mark Anderson

the complete part number ( which is stamped in the wheel) should be 928 361 016 00 which is a 7x16 phone dial 65mm offset

AlpineRocco

Thank you Mark.

I am assuming these are not some special magnesium rim but a generic aluminum set?

Any idea what the model year would be?

Thanks once again,

Randy V

Do you own a 928, Rocco? How about an introduction?

And, welcome!

James Bailey

1977 to about 1982....and yes low pressure cast aluminum which crack rather than bend very much.

linderpat

well Jim, nice avatar - what did you get?

AlpineRocco

Thanks James.

Would a clean set constitute a wise purchase? 16's that are that old are likely to pose a challenge to replace?

The Forgotten On

No, they are fairly common and easy to get used. Mark A probably has at least 10 sets laying around his business.

Wisconsin Joe

Depends on price and condition.

And the offset should be cast (raised letters) into the wheel, next to the valve stem.

AlpineRocco

Thanks WJ.

According to the seller, he could not find any et specs next to the valve stem. Should I wonder whether the set is OEM?

The Deputy

Early 78 phone dials do not have off-set markings on rim face at valve stem.



Brian.

James Bailey

Good point !!! if the valve stem is as shown above these could be very early almost preproduction wheels. As such they actually might have some value to those with really early cars looking to get the "correct" rims.

AlpineRocco

To all posters who replied to my initial inquiry:

Your help is greatly appreciated---your ongoing insights and depth of knowledge are really exemplary (for lack of a better word)!

I've actually decided against making this purchase, and am instead slowly turning my attention to a more current set of D90's.

Is there anything in particular I should be looking for when assessing these wheels?

Once again, please feel free to expound with as much detail as you see fit!

Cheers,

AR

Mark Anderson

They are know to crack or be out of round

The Deputy

Confirmed, though we had little doubt in Mark's knowledge. But, had to pull rims anyway for cleaning after last weekends drive.

I believe the date code is 8/77 (8 small nubs around the 77 stamp).





Now, if the center cap emblem isn't pointing towards the valve stem...the car should most likely go to a dismantler.



Okay, maybe that's a bit extreme...lol.

Brian.