In my opinion chrome looks best on the dark color cars and painted looks
better on light cars.
John Mitchell 76BRG (with painted and
chrome wires as fits the mood)
Richard Seaton wrote:
> 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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