"chrome clad" wheel woes

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Nov 19, 2011 | 02:17 PM

j_blueridge

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"chrome clad" wheel woes

My '07 Super Cab has these "chrome clad" wheels. I don't really care about the looks but I DO care that they make a loud clicking sound as the wheels rotate and (I guess) there is enough flexing to make the sheet metal create popping sounds.

I think Ford sells replacement plastic covers.

Anyone know how to get the chrome cladding off? I looked at them and I don't see any tabs or screws or anything.

Nov 19, 2011 | 06:36 PM

MCDavis

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IIRC they are "glued" on. Epoxy I believe. Not really intended for them to come off but it can be done. You might actually be able to find oem 18" wheels on ebay for less.

Nov 21, 2011 | 12:15 AM

DieselBeast01

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Yes they are glued on. My father had a 2004 with them at one point in time. He hated them and that truck (Truck was definitely a lemon). He did some research on removing them and discovered that they are glued on as well. Prolly be a real pain in the *** to remove.

Nov 21, 2011 | 07:41 PM

danorules

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also after the PITA of removal, there would probably be residue, orsome remaining glue on the rims. i would look for used oem rims, or some cheap stealies ( if $ is the issue)