Difference between 97 rims and 98rims?

[Viper Fever]

Still looking for some rims.I really like the look of my 97 rims.
However they have lost there luster.So heres my question are 98 rims exactly the same as 97 just a higher polish are the 98 rims 18" and can you have
the 97 rims chromed and if so will the chroming hold up.Was looking at after market rims but really don't know that I like them anymore than what I have now.Thanks for your replies---------

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

97 rims should be forged just like the 98 although there may have been some carryover from 96. Otherwise the only difference is the higher polish of the 98.

Posers chrome, trackers polish. It's up to you.

 

[lleone]

Can't you get them refinished or chromed? Or are you holding out for 18" rims?

Lou

 

[Viper Fever]

Chuck the only track we have here are railroad tracks -------so guess I'm a poser lol.From what I've read the 96 and some early 97 rims had some flaws I believe that I have early 97 rims the insides of the rim have some casting flaws were some of the metal is pulling up.

Lou I do like the look of the ribs that are on the 97 rims
and yes if its possible will probably buy a set to chrome.

 

[Gerald Levin]

I have a 96 GTS with the same problem. The wheels are in great shape but they seem to have lost their luster. I'll probably ship to California this winter to have them chromed similar to this poster I'm looking at right now: http://www.sleepdental.net/viperposter.jpg

 

[Viperzilla]

are the 98 rims 18"

Only 18" wheels are the GTS-R (GT2) BBS wheels, ACR BBS wheels (same as GT2), and 99-02 GTS-RT/10 wheels.

 

[Viper Fever]

Gerald-thanks for posting that picture those rims look
great and being chrome a snap to keep clean for us posers These guys that you are going to send your rims to in California for chrome have you checked pricing
thanks.

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

If you're going to chrome them then you might try to talk the price down on some 96 rims. 96 is perfectly good for the street.

 

[Gerald Levin]

ViperFever, Here is the place a lot of the posers here on VCA are chroming their wheels:
Cailfornia Chrome Wheel, Excellent work
[email protected]
661 294-0170
talk to john
www.calchrome.com
I believe the cost is $125-150 total including shipping per wheel depending on where you live.
Here is a recent thread on chroming:
http://vca2.viperclub.org/forums/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB14&Number=267815&Forum=All_Forums&Words=california%20chrome&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Old=allposts&Main=267815&Search=true#Post267815

 

[genXgts]

Gerald, nice pic, looks pretty bad asp!!

I believe that car to be a 96 mule that was shipped around for the rags and publicity in 95. Eagle eyes notice side exhaust. One of them at CAAP has a sunroof. Freaky stuff.......... Also at one point there was a small emblem by the door poppers that stated "Chrylser Design" or something.

 

[Viper Fever]

Gerald thanks for the address I think this is the way
I'd like to go

 

[ViperJohn]

I can vouch for the work John does at California chrome. He has done two sets of wheels for me in the past. Great work and great comminication. Wheels were delivered when promissed.

 

[Viper Fever]

Just bought a set of stock 97 gts chrome rims from parts rack will post picture of my red gts with my clear coated rims verses chrome rims soon as I get them

 

[RedEnuf93]

John chromed my 5-spokes this winter.
Really nice job and on schedule.
Good turnaround time. (about 8 days!)
Price with chromed centercaps $175 per piece, Cheap...
Nothing but good to say about CalChrome, They came highly recommended by Scott aka ViperMed. I was not dissapointed.

Anybody who wants pictures of these wheels or some close ups, feel free to contact me at:
[email protected]

Lauri