Has anyone seen the OE wheels chromed??

azn370z · 08-16-2011, 04:50 PM

Doesn't chrome plating weaken the wheels? Some dealers were chrome plating the stock 350z wheels and it would break at the spokes. I also think Chrome looks kind of cheap, super black coat looks better.

Waiz · 08-16-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Doesn't chrome plating weaken the wheels? Some dealers were chrome plating the stock 350z wheels and it would break at the spokes. I also think Chrome looks kind of cheap, super black coat looks better.

Exactly..

TreeSemdyZee · 08-16-2011, 05:58 PM

Very, very bad idea on forged wheels.

But hey. They'll be able to find the wreck from a helicopter.

Trips · 08-16-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

Chroming OEM wheels = really bad idea

I have seen too many cracked wheels to ever recommend anyone doing this..

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Doesn't chrome plating weaken the wheels? Some dealers were chrome plating the stock 350z wheels and it would break at the spokes. I also think Chrome looks kind of cheap, super black coat looks better.

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Very, very bad idea on forged wheels.

But hey. They'll be able to find the wreck from a helicopter.

Leave them for Pimp My Z

Methodical4u · 08-16-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Doesn't chrome plating weaken the wheels? Some dealers were chrome plating the stock 350z wheels and it would break at the spokes. I also think Chrome looks kind of cheap, super black coat looks better.

EVERYONE does black wheels these days... I really don't get it, I mean... it looks like there aren't even any wheels on the car ... just a big hole with a tire there... sort of like that new Dyson fan lol.

azn370z · 08-17-2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

EVERYONE does black wheels these days... I really don't get it, I mean... it looks like there aren't even any wheels on the car ... just a big hole with a tire there... sort of like that new Dyson fan lol.

Super black coat looks like Chrome but darker. I see stock suvs and sedans with Chrome wheels and I think sbc color looks more classy. I agree that the color black hides the detail that should be seen. I'm not a big fan of Chrome wheels even though people might say my wheels look Chrome.

Waiz · 08-17-2011, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Super black coat looks like Chrome but darker. I see stock suvs and sedans with Chrome wheels and I think sbc color looks more classy. I agree that the color black hides the detail that should be seen. I'm not a big fan of Chrome wheels even though people might say my wheels look Chrome.

I never even saw that comment about black wheels

I will say that after having black wheels for nearly 4 years now I will always have them, I can't go back now

hdskull · 08-17-2011, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Super black coat looks like Chrome but darker. I see stock suvs and sedans with Chrome wheels and I think sbc color looks more classy. I agree that the color black hides the detail that should be seen. I'm not a big fan of Chrome wheels even though people might say my wheels look Chrome.

Can wheel shops do sbc?

azn370z · 08-17-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by hdskull

Can wheel shops do sbc?

I don't think so.

ChrisSlicks · 08-17-2011, 02:42 PM

There are chemical ways to do fake chrome, here's one of them. I've also seen a simple home kit.

bigaudiofanat · 08-17-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

EVERYONE does black wheels these days... I really don't get it, I mean... it looks like there aren't even any wheels on the car ... just a big hole with a tire there... sort of like that new Dyson fan lol.

I for one hate black wheels but thats just me.

Waiz · 08-17-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I for one hate black wheels but thats just me.

Stay on topic....

08-16-2011, 04:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
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TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 62 Posts: 4,888 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27410	Very, very bad idea on forged wheels. But hey. They'll be able to find the wreck from a helicopter.