Chrome does look nice, but painted to me looks more appropriate for TR's.
I've considered it gaudy for the TR's and MG's, but for Jags and other "high
end" cars chrome is the only way to go. Of course that's just me and if you
like chrome go for it.
Richard Seaton
----- Original Message -----
From: Don Malling
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 10:42 PM
To: Lizirbydavis@cs.com; 6-Pack
Subject: Re: Chrome vs. painted wire wheels
Hi Joe,
I don't have wire wheels but when I get them they will be painted not
chrome. Just personal choice I guess. I think the painted look better.
Maybe all the originals were painted?
I have heard that if you have to heat up a spoke to adjust it, the
chrome will discolor, but painted can be repainted.
Don
Lizirbydavis@cs.com wrote:
> 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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