Rims back from Cal Chrome

[dun4791]

I thought I would post up, and let everyone here know that calchrome.com is definately the real deal. Add another satisfied customer to the list. The quality on the VR1s is perfect......

 

[VIPER 93]

Someone posted their 5 spoke chromed they also looked great. Calchrome is only 5 miles from my house, can't wait to get my done.

 

[InjectTheVenom]

Looks nice! Something I am wondering about though, does chroming have any influence on the "straightness" of the rims?

 

[Russ M]

Looks nice! Something I am wondering about though, does chroming have any influence on the "straightness" of the rims?

Chroming affects wheel weight considerably, and makes the wheel weaker.

 

[cudavip]

Look great , what are those going on?

 

[dun4791]

Chroming affects wheel weight considerably, and makes the wheel weaker.

Considerably huh. An ounce must be considerable to you then. I weighed them before/after and they are the same weight.

The strength of an aluminum wheel is more connected to the alloy type, and process used to manufacture than if it is chrome or polished.

You better let the OEM manufacturers, and the aftermarket wheel manufacturers know they are compromising their rims "considerably" by chroming them.

 

[dun4791]

Looks nice! Something I am wondering about though, does chroming have any influence on the "straightness" of the rims?

cal chrome spins them before/after to make sure they are true. I sure hope not, these are going to see 200mph+.

 

[dun4791]

Look great , what are those going on?

2000 steel grey GTS.........

 

[RedEnuf93]

I had my old 5-spokes done at Cal-Chrome, they looked great.
So does yours!!!!

 

[Russ M]

Considerably huh. An ounce must be considerable to you then. I weighed them before/after and they are the same weight.

The strength of an aluminum wheel is more connected to the alloy type, and process used to manufacture than if it is chrome or polished.

You better let the OEM manufacturers, and the aftermarket wheel manufacturers know they are compromising their rims "considerably" by chroming them.

Get a more accurate scale, I would be shocked if you found someone who could chrome a wheel and add less than 1/2 a pound of weight to it in the process.

Far as strength goes I guess you know better than Porsche or the German TUV, who does NOT allow aluminum chromed wheels on any road driven vehicles due to various weaknesses that its adds. Guess they should have your chrome place do the work, he is obviously better than anyone Porsche could come up with or Germany for that matter.

 

[jasontiff]

Dun, did they chrome the entire thing or just the face?

I've poked around locally and everyone here does the entire wheel, which the guys at A.R.T. recommended me against. Reason being, once the tire is mounted, it's only a matter of time before the tire rubs the finish off and the chrome begins to flake where the rubber meets the rim.

Anyone else either a.) experience the above phenomenon or b.) know of a shop that only does the face?

 

[got one]

Dun, did they chrome the entire thing or just the face?

I've poked around locally and everyone here does the entire wheel, which the guys at A.R.T. recommended me against. Reason being, once the tire is mounted, it's only a matter of time before the tire rubs the finish off and the chrome begins to flake where the rubber meets the rim.

Anyone else either a.) experience the above phenomenon or b.) know of a shop that only does the face?

Tiff...remember Jason W. has full chromed rims...don't see any issues on his.

 

[banton]

The wheels look great. My plans are to send my 19" VR1's to them as soon as my current rubber needs changing.

 

[SYNFULL]

Anyone know if the valve covers can be chromed?
Wheels look great BTW

 

[viperB]

Hey dun4791 or baton,I have 1 vr1 19 in rear wheel if you guys want a spare.It's in great condition.They do not make this size anymore.The tire has 70% life left.$650 for both or $500 for the wheel and $200 for the tire.

 

[SSSSE YA]

The wheels look much better chrome..