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Old 01-16-2013, 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 01-16-2013, 06:55 PM
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Depends on the wheels, depends on the car.
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Post pics of the wheels you're trying to sell.
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Old 01-17-2013, 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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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 01-17-2013, 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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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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To each their own. But I don't understand chrome wheels.
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IMO, chrome sucks.
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Old 01-17-2013, 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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They were an eye sore!
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Old 01-17-2013, 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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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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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 01-17-2013, 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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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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Originally Posted by charliemike
To each their own. But I don't understand chrome wheels.



















Mind blown?
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Gotta be honest. I like chrome better than flat black wheels.
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Mind blown?
You blowing your boy? He said you coud suck the chrome right off
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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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Old 01-18-2013, 10:09 PM
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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...


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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