Joe,
If the chrome is plated properly it will have better corrosion resistance
than the paint. The key is "if".
Gary
'73
----- Original Message -----
From: <Lizirbydavis@cs.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 8:17 PM
Subject: Chrome vs. painted wire wheels
> Hi folks,
> I need to replace two of my Dunlop painted wire wheels. They are too far
out
> of round to be trued. I'm going for the Dayton's this time, as the
consensus
> seems to be that they are a far better product. My dilemma is that two of
> the wheels are just fine. To keep peace in the household, I should
probably
> just buy two painted wheels for $360.00....but the chrome is tempting
($996.00
> for all four from TRF). Other than the aesthetics, Is there any advantage
to
> the chrome compared to the painted? Do the concourse judges have an
opinion? If
> I had to buy all 4 wheels, the choice would be easy, as the chrome are
only
> $60.00 more per wheel. But, it's hard to justify the price. It's amazing
how
> much I've spent on this LBC
> Joe Davis
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