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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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Question Good chrome wheels at a good price...

I've been looking like crazy all over the net for the right set of wheels. The Z is going chrome, and I am looking for a nice set of chrome 19" or 20" rims for my Z. I want some crazy looking rims with a deeeeeeeep dish. Please make suggestions, all are always greatly appreciated.
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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Instead of going with a Chrome wheel, how about going with a fully polished wheel? It will give you similar properties, but I think it will be a better alternative. Good luck.
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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Sometime I read a post and think that its serious. Then after a minute I realize that someone is pulling my leg (in a friendly way). Chrome wheels. You almost had me there for a minute.
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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Thanks for the imo guys
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Originally Posted by juliosuburban
Thanks for the imo guys
Hey, I was being serious. I guess you can add "IMO," in front of my statement.
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i love chrome wheels. im thinking about getting these for my SB Z.

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Originally Posted by BhashaZ
Hey, I was being serious. I guess you can add "IMO," in front of my statement.
Well the whole car is literally going chrome, don't know if you seen the post in the "350Z" section. I'm painting the car with a custom chrome paint, which will make it look like this car: www.chromem3.com So I was looking for a good set of chrome 19's or 20's to put on the Z. My main question was, if you guys suggest a nice set of rims to install, but already found some, but thanks for the imo BhashaZ.
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Originally Posted by juliosuburban
Well the whole car is literally going chrome, don't know if you seen the post in the "350Z" section. I'm painting the car with a custom chrome paint, which will make it look like this car: www.chromem3.com So I was looking for a good set of chrome 19's or 20's to put on the Z. My main question was, if you guys suggest a nice set of rims to install, but already found some, but thanks for the imo BhashaZ.
Alright, that's cool. Which ones did you decide on?

BTW, the reason I say no to chrome wheels is because the chrome wheels I tend to see on Z's end up being ones with horrible offsets and the wrong sizes, i.e., 8.5" all around and offsets in the 40s...but if you can find a quality staggered wheel with proper offsets, then go for it. If you can't find one, a high-polished wheel will be a good alternative as well since it will look similar to chrome.

Anyways, good luck with your paint and wheels!
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Originally Posted by sharingan625
i love chrome wheels. im thinking about getting these for my SB Z.


Those actually look pretty good and I think Ruff wheels are relatively inexpensive. I also think they make decent offsets for the Z.
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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Where could I view a gallery of all their rims. A good distributor.
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BhashaZ
Alright, that's cool. Which ones did you decide on?

BTW, the reason I say no to chrome wheels is because the chrome wheels I tend to see on Z's end up being ones with horrible offsets and the wrong sizes, i.e., 8.5" all around and offsets in the 40s...but if you can find a quality staggered wheel with proper offsets, then go for it. If you can't find one, a high-polished wheel will be a good alternative as well since it will look similar to chrome.

Anyways, good luck with your paint and wheels!
I found two sets that caught my eye. Both 20" for $2,064 with tires.

http://wheelguyz.com/shop/details.as...t=79&path=3,79

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http://wheelguyz.com/shop/details.as...t=79&path=3,79
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Originally Posted by juliosuburban
Well the whole car is literally going chrome, don't know if you seen the post in the "350Z" section. I'm painting the car with a custom chrome paint, which will make it look like this car: www.chromem3.com So I was looking for a good set of chrome 19's or 20's to put on the Z. My main question was, if you guys suggest a nice set of rims to install, but already found some, but thanks for the imo BhashaZ.
I think it'll look cool if you could get the entire car chromed out but I really don't think it'll be street legal in the states when it's done.
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I agree with BhashaZ ... Instead of chrome, I suggest getting an all-polished quality wheel like iForged or something.

Chrome = suck
Polished & forged = win


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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
I agree with BhashaZ ... Instead of chrome, I suggest getting an all-polished quality wheel like iForged or something.

Chrome = suck
Polished & forged = win

I like the look and it looks alot like the chrome that will go on the car. Also, the chrome paint that is going on the exterior is said by PPG to be state legal. The sample they showed wasn't the brightest chrome, it looked more like a vintage airplane polished aluminum look. Very nice imo. But that pic of the polished looks alot better than chrome now that I seen a rim with the finish and will match up alot better with my cars exterior. Thanks for the tips guys, really appreciate it.

-Julio
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Originally Posted by juliosuburban
I like the look and it looks alot like the chrome that will go on the car. Also, the chrome paint that is going on the exterior is said by PPG to be state legal. The sample they showed wasn't the brightest chrome, it looked more like a vintage airplane polished aluminum look. Very nice imo. But that pic of the polished looks alot better than chrome now that I seen a rim with the finish and will match up alot better with my cars exterior. Thanks for the tips guys, really appreciate it.

-Julio
Well in that case, best of luck to you and I hope you post some pics when it's done.
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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Not a big chrome guy myself, but I don't see why some of you guys think polished is okay, but chrome somehow "sucks." Other than the chrome being heavier, the two will give a similar look, but polished will take much more time to clean and maintain. If that's the look your after, might as well get the chrome as it will give the shine and pop you're looking for.

To the original poster, if you're actually going to put the money and effort in getting a chrome paintjob, then there shouldn't be a reason to skimp on the wheels.

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Originally Posted by heezyo2o
Other than the chrome being heavier, the two will give a similar look, but polished will take much more time to clean and maintain.
I disagree. Volk polished lips for example are clearcoated. They clean up just as easily as any wheel or the rest of the car when it's dirty. The only benefit to actual chrome would be that you can use wheel cleaner, but using wheel cleaner doesn't actually make the cleaning process any faster from my experience.
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