Almost all Tirerack rims are Chinese/Asian manufactured, and are CAST and
heavy.
Want quality American made FORGED wheels at a VERY reasonable
(CHEAP even if you get their overstocks) check out
www.centerlinewheels.com.
They do mention you have to make sure to keep them clean,
Their wheels are either polished or chrome plated.
It doesn't appear that they are clear coated.
Brake dust and road salt are VERY caustic! and will pit the wheels if left on
for any length of time.
also check out:
http://www.bossmotorsports.com/aboutus.cfm
I'm sure there are others...
An sad article on USA manufacturing.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/13/business/13every.html?_r=1
Brian S.
Bugeyeracer finally resto'ed!
> Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:59:50 -0500
>
> I need a nuclear device that will blow china off the face of the planet.
> Anybody have one or know of one for sale cheap?
> It must NOT be made in china because I need it to actually work.
> I am only out to save the planet by eliminating all the crap they make
> and save me from anymore grief.
>
> Current chinese junk problem is my new truck wheels, they are now 6
> months old and look like they are 50 years.
> And Tire Rack "assured" me their wheels are top quality.
> If that's the case I hate to see what would happen to their low end crap.
> Today someone asked me if I took the wheels off my old truck and put
> them on my new truck.
> That was the kick in the ass. My old truck wheels still look great, the
> kid across the street bought my old truck so I see it everyday.
> The new wheels are beyond help at 6 months old. Deep pits, they turned
> gray and started out as aluminum but the chinks used cow dung and rice
> patties to to forge these and to stretch the aluminum they used old
> Toyota rusty fenders as fillers.
> I still need a nuke because I know a country that TRULY deserves it.
> Useless batch of lowlifes that can't read and don't anybody give that
> crap about them making the shit to a US companies specs because I am
> sure Matel, Fisher-Price and all those other toy companys did not spec
> out lead paint on kids toys.
>
> Rant over
> PLEASE buy AMERICAN
> The job you save may be your kin's
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
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