how come factory chrome rims can be left on during the winter but you have to take of aftermarket chrome rims for the winter. I ask because I have a set of 18" black with a machine finish lip that I want to leave on for the winter
2007-12-12 01:03:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
This has to do with the manufacturing of the rims. The better the material, the more chrome applied will have a lasting quality to them. Aftermarket rims are a question mark at best to quality.
2007-12-12 01:16:04 · answer #1 · answered by Lab 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chrome wheels will go to crap if used in the winter no matter if OE or aftermarket. De-icers applied to roads in the winter will eat the finish on any alloy wheel, chrome or painted. I prefer steel wheels for winter use myself but they are not available for all applications.
2007-12-12 14:38:43 · answer #2 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the gravel /salt will etch them it does it to the stock rims also just clean them every day it snows or when they get dirty apply some type protetent to them they will be ok
2007-12-12 09:23:32 · answer #3 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋