Wheels:Chrome or powdercoat?
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Wheels:Chrome or powdercoat?
It has come time to decide what finish I want on my 19.5 inch 5 luggers. My question is should I go with powedercoat (at about $75 a pop) or chrome (double that)? Chrome goes with anything and just looks awesome but black or white powdercoat is pretty neutral as well. I think powdercoat would hold up better too. I have heard of chrome powdercoat but I would have to see to believe. What do you guys think?
For those of you interested about how I came across my particular set, I found a set of 6 nearly new Goodyear G159s (I am aware of the recall but it only pertains to hauling very heavly loads long distances at highway speeds, which I will not be doing) with 8 lug wheels for sale on craigslist. I beat the guy down to $600 from $750, took the wheels to a local RV parts place and traded them for 5 of the 5 luggers. I am not going to run duals so Ill even have a spare!
For those of you interested about how I came across my particular set, I found a set of 6 nearly new Goodyear G159s (I am aware of the recall but it only pertains to hauling very heavly loads long distances at highway speeds, which I will not be doing) with 8 lug wheels for sale on craigslist. I beat the guy down to $600 from $750, took the wheels to a local RV parts place and traded them for 5 of the 5 luggers. I am not going to run duals so Ill even have a spare!
Marmon-Herrington Man
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Central Illinois
I have mine powder coated. Durable, and the classic look. I've also known of guys with chrome rims on light duty trucks that don't hold lug nut torque. Powder coat, or just regular paint, is my vote. Stu
Welder User
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: northwest MT
Chroming wheels would cost a fortune.....powdercoat looks nice, but I dislike it because it is applied over bare metal and can trap moisture with bad results. I'll stick with paint myself.....plus it comes in EVERY color you can imagine!
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Powdercoat can't be touched up after the goons at the tire shop wrangle them on, either. If it isn't too late to suggest painting the centers black and the rims argent, I think that is a great Big Truck look.
Cargo Master
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From: Hot AZ (Phoenix Valley)
When you go to have custom powder coated rims mounted with new rims... You need to talk to the company that is doing the work and make sure they know that they need to take care with mounting and dismounting tires... if they know that they are special they will take speachel care and not dig into the rims....
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