This is just one of the reasons the bronze color appeals to me.

Besides, after owning a 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop for over 3 years, I'm tired of busting my *** to make all the stainless and chrome shine. It took at least a full day to get all of it done (inside and out and under hood)... ...and that didn't include washing/waxing the paint, cleaning the interior, etc.

Something that hides break dust a little doesn't sound so bad either.

 

Depends on which Rim

 

It's incredible how some people feel so strongly about the chrome vs. polished issue. More important than the finish, is the STYLE of the wheel, (aside from size ,offset, weight, etc.) If a wheel looks badass in chrome, it's gonna look badass fully polished, it's gonna look badass color-matched, etc... Don't get hung up on the finish. I've seen some ugly wheels in chrome, but just because a wheel is polished doesn't mean I'm putting it on my Z Roadster...

 

I agree! It's not all about the finish. But for a G, I prefer the polished. For other cars, such as street rods and the like, I prefer chrome. Go with what YOU like though. I think it also depends on the color of the car. Chrome looks really good on a Black car, but not so good on a silver car.

 

Hey Everyone,

Here is my ugly, ghetto, 70's, obnoxious, overdone, heavy **** wheels. As a matter of fact, I believe they weigh 3 or 4lbs more than the OEM. Anyone want to race? I took care of the weight issue and them some. I could probably load up the car with a bunch of fat chicks and still beat most cars on the road.....look at my sig....hahahaha!

 

You tell me $5000,00 maya chrome are getto
you have no taste YOU must like fat chicks bro
I get so many compliments on my wheels
I break necks when I drive bye
I like to break your neck...
pics http://home.comcast.net/~neil.r/G35/

 

Do you really have to post? I mean really?

 

What he said!^^^

 

yea why would I put dull rims on 40,000 car
if did not want to stand out
I would got a old honda or ford forcus
any way my other car is 94 toy. corolla
that I drive on side..
bye the way g35coupe 6mt is smuck

 

"I don’t know if this has happened to any of you, but condensation trapped between the rim and the tire bead eventually corroded the chrome enough to allow air to escape. This happened on our Saleen after owning it for four years. There was a slow leak in both front wheels. Took the car in and saw the corroded areas when the tires were removed. The tech wire-brushed to problem areas and added bead sealer before remounting the tires. It is a temporary fix that can only be resolved by re-chroming the wheels. The tire shop said it is not a uncommon problem with chrome wheels.

I am shopping wheels now for the G and they are not going to be chorme."

HEED THIS ADVICE.

My last experience with Chrome wheels was on my Black 1993 Lexus 5MT SC300 Coupe. Factory SC400 chromed wheels. After 4 years, 3 of the 4 wheels were leaking. I tried brushing the bead, bead sealer - what a mess. I ended up going aftermarket. I still have those wheels in my garage. Anyone interested?

My Coupe has silver Nismos and I Luv 'em! Chrome - Never, ever again!

Lou

 

Well my buddy owns a wheel shop www.ilovewheels.com and as you can see they have done a TON of cars! They havent had any problems with leaking. Maybe it was the brand? I guess you could look at it like this. In about a year with polished wheels you will hav eto send them in to get polished. I guess getting wheels rechromed after four or five isnt that bad. Im not a bling bling fan but chrome does look good on our cars as long as they are two or three piece wheels. I cant even start to tell you how many times people have said nice wheels. Here I have a car that is modded to the hilt and they point out my wheels.

 

Alot of people do not like chrome. I have learned everyone will not agree with your opinion/choice. Alot of the more popular rims on here and other sites I dont like. Althought they may not be my choice that doesnt mean I would wholeheartedly dismiss them. I have had chrome rims for the last 15 yrs. And fortunately have had no probs. I am one of the few that like it and continue to like them. But I could be eccentric and just simply suck .

 

NO CHROME,

Get painted

A two tone wheel with a polished or chrome lip. The two tone wheels look reeeeaaaal sharp. Chrome is GHETTO.

 

Aestetically, it really just depends on the look of the car. I don't see my self getting a chrome wheel myself but I have admired many with them. Chrome may have soe issues down the road, but chrome(done correctly) has a much more durable finish and tends to stay that way. Chrome is a hard metal, unlike aluminum. They can take a beating and even some harsh polishing. Polished aluminum tends to scratch with anything but a light, mild polish. Getting inbedded brake dust off a wheel can require more elbow grease to take off quickly, which can scratch the surface of aluminum. Chrome will be able to hold up to even a fine grit steel wool and just smile back at you. Chrome tends to be a better choice in hotter areas of a car. For engine parts, chrome will be easier to keep shining. Polished metal gets dull quickly and requires frequent polishing. Clearcoats tend to yellow with too much heat.

 

I like how my chrome wheels look, but I may paint them black in a year or two to get a new look. These are the same brand wheels but a different series, but you can get an idea of how they change the look.