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Has anyone seen the OE wheels chromed??

Very, very bad idea on forged wheels. But hey. They'll be able to find the wreck from a helicopter.

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Very, very bad idea on forged wheels.

But hey. They'll be able to find the wreck from a helicopter.
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Chroming OEM wheels = really bad idea

I have seen too many cracked wheels to ever recommend anyone doing this..
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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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Very, very bad idea on forged wheels.

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


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