Hey, In my world the TR250/TR6 is the high end car...both aesthetically and
more importantly financially:)) IMHO, the chrome wires look better
especially on a nice sunny day. I have painted wires on my TR250(It came
that way). They certainly don't look bad other than needing fresh paint.
I'm sure the local guys will agree with me, chrome would be too much work
for me since I can't even keep my car clean.
Todd
TR250(under major construction)
'74TR6 on the road after 12 years
>From: "Richard Seaton" <rsh17@msn.com>
>Reply-To: "Richard Seaton" <rsh17@msn.com>
>To: "Web_disscusion List" <6pack@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: Chrome vs. painted wire wheels
>Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 07:33:47 -0500
>
> 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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