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1980-81 Pontiac Firebird Wheel Design Blueprint - 15x7 & 15x8 Sizes, Offsets

Dimensioned drawing of a wheel rim with handwritten measurements and specs
Dimensioned drawing of a wheel rim with handwritten measurements and specsOriginal file
Dimensioned drawing of a wheel rim with handwritten measurements and specs

Engineering-style drawing of a wheel rim cross-section with handwritten dimensions and offset specifications.

Part of 1970-1981 Pontiac Firebird Blueprints

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This document is a photocopied blueprint / design drawing showing a partial view of a cross-lace (mesh) spoke wheel, drawn with centerlines and concentric rim sections. A brand name beginning with "MAH" (cut off at the page edge, possibly MAHLE) appears molded on the rim in the drawing. A small dimension table at the edge of the sheet lists diameters (approximately Ø70,5 and Ø72,8) with tolerance-like values (0.060, 0.134), though it is largely illegible in this scan. Handwritten annotations identify two contacts: John Wagner (313 575-2305, Pontiac No. 2 Exterior Design Studio) and Trever J. Brown ((313) 857-2489, Pontiac Plaza, Pontiac, MI 48053). Additional handwritten wheel fitment notes read: "Firebird '80, 15x7, 71.02 / 70.76, .34-inch offset" and "'81, 15x8, 71.02 / 70.76, 0 offset." A reader can learn the wheel sizes and offsets associated with the 1980 and 1981 Pontiac Firebird as noted by the designer, plus period GM/Pontiac design studio contact information. The document appears to be a design-development artifact rather than a service manual page.

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What wheel size is noted for the 1980 Pontiac Firebird on this blueprint?
The handwritten note lists "Firebird '80, 15x7" with dimensions 71.02 / 70.76 and a .34-inch offset.
What wheel size is noted for the 1981 Firebird?
The note for '81 lists a 15x8 wheel with dimensions 71.02 / 70.76 and 0 offset.
Who are the contacts written on this drawing?
John Wagner (313 575-2305, Pontiac No. 2 Ext. Design Studio) and Trever J. Brown ((313) 857-2489, Pontiac Plaza, Pontiac, MI 48053).
What does the drawing depict?
A partial blueprint view of a cross-lace (mesh) spoke wheel design with centerlines, concentric rim sections, and partial brand lettering starting with "MAH" on the rim.

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