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Posted by: gregrobbins Mar 8 2005, 06:56 PM

I got a second set of wheels with my 74. Seller said they were magnesium Rivieras. The gold color is interesting. Anyone know anything about them? Here is a front shot:

Posted by: gregrobbins Mar 8 2005, 06:58 PM

Here is the back. Different construction on the spokes than the other Rivieras I have:

Posted by: ! Mar 8 2005, 07:10 PM

Yup...Rivs....

Posted by: rdauenhauer Mar 8 2005, 07:14 PM

QUOTE (mikez @ Mar 8 2005, 05:10 PM)
Yup...Rivs....

NOT!

Bug wheels. Riv's have a Raised polished "petal"
Those are 15 x 4.5? I have both in my shed and they are QUITE different.

Posted by: URY914 Mar 8 2005, 07:42 PM

Late Riv's

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Posted by: ! Mar 8 2005, 07:45 PM

Rivs have at least four different models....
http://216.239.63.104/search?q=cache:XdR_P4z0K04J:www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_wheel_types/914_wheel_types.htm+Riviera+VW+wheels&hl=en

The site above shows the early Riv....

Posted by: bondo Mar 8 2005, 07:46 PM

Those are early rivieras. Somewhat more valuable than regular rivieras to the bug crowd. Definitely not magnesium. Sell them on thesamba and buy yourself some real wheels