Chrome rims are made with the intention to get attention. It works real well. Shove a set on your vehicle and see if I’m right. In my opinion you will never get the looks with silver or other painted finishes on custom wheels as you will get from chrome rims.
You just washed and waxed your car and its looking pretty good but wait! There’s the courier truck pulling in with the new chrome rims you ordered online. Your heart's pounding as you take one out of the packaging and see your surroundings in the shiny mirrored chrome finish. You put everything else on hold as you load the wheels in your vehicle and run down to your local shop to get them mounted.
You back your car out of the shop’s bay and you get out looking at your new chrome rims in the light of the sun. You are wowed by the improvement in your vehicle’s new look. You jump in your vehicle and head where? Of course to the most populated street in your town, to show off those beautiful shiny chrome rims. Does your vehicle get the looks you were hoping for? Yea Baby! Wait! Is that a group of young ladies in front of the library? Will they notice your vehicle with its shiny new jewelry? As you get closer one of their heads turn and then a finger points at your vehicle and then all their heads turn to look at your pride and joy. Then their eyes leave the vehicle to see who is driving this fine piece of machinery. You give them a smile and they smile back with admiration. Is that not the reason you bought the chrome rims in the first place, to be admired.
The Ladies Like Chrome Rims Too!
Hold on before the ladies out there get peeved at me for mentioning chrome rims as if only men can own them. More and more young women want the admirable looks from owning a set of custom wheels. The larger custom wheels available today seem to have taken over the 13, 14,15 and 16 inch original equipment. Larger rims and less rubber look good. When it comes to chrome rims, the men will agree with the women, “Bigger is better".
Be careful when buying used wheels and placing them on your vehicle as not only the bolt pattern but the offset must match your vehicle. The wrong offset can cause handling problems with your vehicle.
I know getting a set of chrome rims at a cheap price is at the top of most custom wheel seekers list. Please don’t compromise quality for cheap or you will be throwing your money away. It can happen but most quality rims keep the chrome on and not blistering and peeling off.
Keep your chrome rims clean and dry to lengthen the good appearance of your custom wheels because hey, that’s why you got them. Use the manufacturer’s advice on how to clean your rims but usually use liquid dish soap in warm water and a soft cloth to clean them. Rinse off any heavy soil first so it does not scratch them. Never use any abrasive pads or brush to clean your rims as this may scratch them and over time those scratches will add up. Be careful of abrasive cleaners and waxes. Never clean your rims after a lengthy drive, make sure the rims have cooled. If not it can cause permanent spots on your rim finish.
by : Ken Bishop
Why People Want Chrome Rims
Chrome Rims: Add Some Attitude To Your Vehicle
Did you ever wonder why some vehicles have the natural ability to stand out from the rest of the pack? Did you ever wonder how these cars differ from the rest? Did you ever wonder why vehicles on car shows are very attractive even if you have stared on it for several hours? And with all the wondering and awe, did you ever realize that there is one car part, or we can say car accessory that completes the overall package of any vehicle.
In a car show or car show competition for instance, you can notice that almost every vehicle particularly those that are designed for exterior category have one thing in common: they all look totally beautiful. There are vehicles that are coated with special paints to project a more stunning look. There are even some that are painted with exotic images. There are those that are dressed with body kits. There are those that are installed with lift kits or lowering kits. But among all these extra fabrications and extra accessories, one accessory is almost indispensable: the chrome rims.
First, you have to know that chrome rims and aluminum wheels are two different things. Aluminum wheel are usually made from finished metal with dull silver finish. There are also aluminum wheels with shiny black finish. But this is very rare. Aluminum wheels eliminate the need for wheel covers and hubcaps since they can stand alone on the vehicle without the incompleteness of the looks. They are more expensive than the wheel covers and hubcaps but cheaper than chrome rims.
Chrome rims on the other hand come with shiny wheels finish and are used by most car owner because it provide a different effect to the vehicle. Chrome rims make vehicle sharper, more expensive, and look faster.
Chrome rims are set of wheels that have become very popular to those who want to add spark to their vehicle. Since old factory wheels tend to look boring and lifeless, the addition of chrome rims makes the vehicle look livelier. And if getting noticed is all you wanted, chrome rims will definitely do the job.
Chrome wheels could be acquired in two ways. You can request your car dealer to trade the existing factory wheels with new set of chrome wheels since most new cars are released with aluminum wheels. And, you can also buy chrome wheels as an added option from aftermarket manufacturer.
The good thing about chrome rims is, you can get chrome rims for every type of vehicle. You can now replace your existing wheels whether you own a car, truck, pickup, SUV, or a van.
Some OEM manufacturers have set of chrome wheels designed for a particular vehicle make of a vehicle model. There are also those that are made generic for general fit. Sizes also vary. Chrome rims could be 15” and 16” or 17” and 18” for larger vehicles such as SUVs and pickups.
With exchange for more beauty comes the price. Normally, chrome rims are worth higher than ordinary wheels or wheel covers. One chrome rim could cost several hundreds of dollars; even thousands. Multiply that with the number of your tires could cost you almost as much as another brand new vehicle. But in spite of the price, the attitude and style each chrome rim produce is worth all the money.
By Robert Thatcher
Chrome Rims - Redefining Glamour and Style
Have you ever given a thought why some vehicles cause you to stare or why the cars in a car show draw glances of the spectators. Graphic images on the vehicle body and special paints make the exterior look amazingly beautiful. Besides, there are vehicles donned with lowering kits or lift kits. Style and design do create an impact but there is one accessory that creates the bedazzling effect- the chrome rims. In fact, this accessory has the power to change the overall makeup of a vehicle. With chrome rims, you can actually get rid off the erstwhile boring look to infuse your vehicle with a new stylish and sparkling attitude.
Chrome rims are the latest innovation to hit the market in recent years. However, its use and functions must not be confused with aluminum wheels. More expensive than chrome rims, aluminum wheels are derived from finished metals with a dull silver finish. Aluminum wheels with glossy black finish are also available. Wheel covers and hubcaps can be done away with when using aluminum wheels as the latter can carry the look of the vehicle intact without even a hint of incompleteness.
Nevertheless, these carry an edge over their aluminum counterpart in case of the overall look and projection. The shiny wheel finish offers a completely unique effect besides making it look keener, expensive and faster. Chrome rims should be cleaned and dried properly to maintain its appearance. The cleaning process should be initiated after reading the manufacturer's instructions. Use of abrasive materials should be avoided to retain the glossy effect.
The popularity of chrome rims soared high as more and more people showed an increasing desire to glam up their vehicles. These accessories can really put life in an old car. The buyers now even have the option to request their car dealers to put chrome rims in their new vehicles instead of aluminum wheels. Be it a car, truck, motor home or SUV, chrome rims are available for almost every type of vehicle.
As regards expense, high quality chrome rims are a bit expensive, with prices even crossing $3,000. Cheap wheels of chrome are also available but its better not to compromise on quality as they can peel off easily in no time. Spending a few extra dollars will not only ensure quality but also add the sparkling effect that you had vouchsafed for. Redefining style and glamour, chrome rims are here to stay.
By Wain Roy
