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That last one looks to be in really bad shape. Is that surface pitted, or is that just the clear coming off? I'm thinking go with new wheels. Maybe keep this set mounted on tires for the winter!
To me it looks like the clear is shot. Some of the rims have some texture on them especially where the bad sections meet the good. I do not have the space to store a complete set of wheels and tires so that would be a bit of a pain. Also, I may want some more aggressive tires for winter driving but I have not driven this one on snow covered roads so who really knows how they will work. I have spun them on slightly wet pavement when taking off from a stop.
Neil, does the truck have TPMS? Tire pressure monitoring system. If so, that will add to the cost. Many sensors get broken upon tire removal. You could try one of those "scoth-brite" type pads on a drill to clean the rims. Then a coat of clear. Little bit of work but might/maybe save some $$$
Yes it does, and I already factored into the cost a "rebuild" kit for the TPMS. I may try something to see if I can get any improvement to the looks of the OEM wheels.
Actually the MB wheels that I posted are through Discount Tire and if I wanted to get my tires from them, they would come all ready mounted. The drawback there is the tires are a bit more than what I can get them locally and then you have shipping charges on top of that.
Well, I'd see if maybe you could try George's idea, before getting new wheels. That way, if you make them better, so be it. If it doesn't work, move on to new ones!
Well, I'd see if maybe you could try George's idea, before getting new wheels. That way, if you make them better, so be it. If it doesn't work, move on to new ones!
I may do that just to see, but I am also liking the idea of some black matte wheels on there.
If I decide to do anything, it would be to my benefit to work in the driveway. I have learned from prior efforts to do things in the house on the table
If I decide to do anything, it would be to my benefit to work in the driveway. I have learned from prior efforts to do things in the house on the table
Working on the driveway is better than getting your **** kicked in the house.