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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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Chrome Wheels still stylish?

Just curious if its just me or Chrome wheels gone! I have a set that I'm trying to get rid of and no buyers. Whats up with that?
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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Depends on the wheels, depends on the car.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 12:28 AM
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Post pics of the wheels you're trying to sell.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:16 AM
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If you are trying to sell them with no pics, thats your first problem.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:16 AM
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Seriously though... they've kind of been phased out. But as Moog alluded to... some vehicles can get away with it. Not many though...
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by BigMikeSA,TX
Just curious if its just me or Chrome wheels gone! I have a set that I'm trying to get rid of and no buyers. Whats up with that?
Craigslist...someone will buy them.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:46 AM
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There still are and always will be chrome fans. That's why companies like Asanti are still in business and doing rather well. Nowadays most manufacturers put a spin on chrome by two-toning and adding colors, etc. But chrome will always be a major part of wheel sales in America. I'm in the industry.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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To each their own. But I don't understand chrome wheels.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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IMO, chrome sucks.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BigMikeSA,TX
Chrome Wheels still stylish?
Still? They never were (IMO)
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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They were an eye sore!
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
To each their own. But I don't understand chrome wheels.
Personally, not a fan.
They sure seem to have their place on trucks around here though. Even if it's chromed plastic: ie Chevrolet 20" factory wheels
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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Yes, pick the biggest size you think will look good and add 2 inches. More surface area the better unless you are going 2 spoke, assassin style

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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 09:37 PM
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Nothing wrong with chrome, its all about personal taste. Do it if you like it. My next set of wheels will be polished which is similar to chrome finish.

The wheel above would suck regardless what finish was on it.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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my wife has chrome mesh 19's on her car. they don't look too bad.
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 05:01 AM
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Still? They never were (IMO)
That is all there was for many many years in the custom wheel market.

Crager S/S Wheels were sold by the gazillions!
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
To each their own. But I don't understand chrome wheels.



















Mind blown?
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 05:53 PM
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Gotta be honest. I like chrome better than flat black wheels.
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MTEAZY

Mind blown?
You blowing your boy? He said you coud suck the chrome right off
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 08:40 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 1killercls
That is all there was for many many years in the custom wheel market.

Crager S/S Wheels were sold by the gazillions!
Like the saying goes, "There's a sucker born every minute."





Car is nice. But the wheels do absolutely nothing for me.

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Mind blown?
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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by juniorbean


Seriously though... they've kind of been phased out. But as Moog alluded to... some vehicles can get away with it. Not many though...


I generally am NOT a fan of chrome...at all.

But they work really well on my Challenger...and funny enough they work well on my Highlander with the chrome side steps (leased it that way.)

But usually...I dont like chrome at all...funny how it works.
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