Chrome or Polished Wheels?

[dgt1031]

Any pros or cons to either finish? I am getting wheels and wanted some opinions.
Thanks

[wallbanger]

this does not help much but sometimes it depends on the rim.... i had stock 20s on my srt8 jeep...they were polished and looked great....On the viper i prefer the h rims which imho opinion look better chromed... the polished look on the h rims was nice but harder to clean...
calchrome H rims

if u decide on aftermarket rims then make sure u go with 20/19 combo if the rim has a decent size lip.....if u stay with 19/18 stock sizes on a rim that has a lip then the wheels may look to small
CCW SP18 wheels installed

[Bo knows]

Do yourself a big favor. Get chrome rims! They look better, much easier to keep clean, they shine more, you dont have to rub them out once a month, brake dust wont adhere like it does on polished rims. They may be more expensive but there worth it.

Bo knows

[FLX109]

GO CHROME and don't listen to anyone, CHROME is the way to GO!

[97GTS]

Chrome! Definitely.

Ron

[chimazo]

I'll go against the grain and say that I think polished is a better choice. If you happen to curb or scuff a chrome rim, you have no choice but to re-do it ($$), whereas you can always sand/buff out almost anything on a polished rim. Also, although slight, chroming adds weight to a wheel. Unless you can't kneel down to polish your rims once in a while, let Cadillacs have the chrome.

[ulllose]

Chrome all the way.........

[ulllose]

Originally Posted by chimazo

I'll go against the grain and say that I think polished is a better choice. If you happen to curb or scuff a chrome rim, you have no choice but to re-do it ($$), whereas you can always sand/buff out almost anything on a polished rim. Also, although slight, chroming adds weight to a wheel. Unless you can't kneel down to polish your rims once in a while, let Cadillacs have the chrome.

I would have to say that the chrome doesn't add but maybe a pound for all 4 wheels.
I would not let that steer your decision.

[chimazo]

ULLLOSE, those Forgelines look great with the anthracite center. When I heard "chrome" I was thinking he was referring to the entire wheelface.

Still holds true what I said about scuffing the lip, though, especially for a rim with virtually no tire sidewall to protect it.

[Stealth]

Originally Posted by chimazo

I'll go against the grain and say that I think polished is a better choice. If you happen to curb or scuff a chrome rim, you have no choice but to re-do it ($$), whereas you can always sand/buff out almost anything on a polished rim. Also, although slight, chroming adds weight to a wheel. Unless you can't kneel down to polish your rims once in a while, let Cadillacs have the chrome.

Agree 1000%!

Chrome are TOAST if you curb them and you definitely will.

Get Polished without clearcoat and it is a much easier repair. If the wheels have clearcoat it can yellow over time and I believe that if you curb the wheel the clearcoat needs to be stripped and replaced.

I have also heard that Chroming weakens the wheel to some extent.

Are the stock 2008 Viper wheels polished?

[wallbanger]

chroming weakens the wheel?...now that's a new one

[ulllose]

Originally Posted by chimazo

ULLLOSE, those Forgelines look great with the anthracite center. When I heard "chrome" I was thinking he was referring to the entire wheelface.

Still holds true what I said about scuffing the lip, though, especially for a rim with virtually no tire sidewall to protect it.

thanks, forgeline calls it "Gun metal" (low gloss).
You know i guess i just assumed that he asking about the outer lip...................maybe he was talking about the whole wheel

Yes you are very right about curbing/scuffing the rim, but i guess i will take my chance and hopefully never will. I have never curbbed any wheel in my life of driving for 16 years
so.............

[wallbanger]

yea i actually curbed a 20 aftermarket chrome rim on a x5.. nasty scratch on the side but after some polish the shine hid the scratch and it was barley noticable.... now the scratches on polished rims stick out like a sore thumb

[ulllose]

Originally Posted by wallbanger

yea i actually curbed a 20 aftermarket chrome rim on a x5.. nasty scratch on the side but after some polish the shine hid the scratch and it was barley noticable.... now the scratches on polished rims stick out like a sore thumb

Wallbanger---you still have those 5 stars i sold you? Just wondering.

[wallbanger]

yes, they are coming off the car probably this saturday and are already sold

those forgelines look perfect on your car