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Old 05-03-2006, 04:29 PM
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Chrome Or Polished?

Got a qoute on Weld wheels and Nitto Grappler 325.60.18 tires. Living on an island will polished be better than chrome? Also any one know if that tire combo will fit on my 4x4 with out a lift kit. Only asking because living out of the states I have to import these items and can not run them back if they don't fit. Hard to get the right info .
 
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Old 05-03-2006, 06:27 PM
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Chrome definately.
 
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Old 05-03-2006, 06:34 PM
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chrome without a doubt! best $$$ i ever spent!!!a wet rag and they shine...... unlike the time polished takes to maintain....
 
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Old 05-03-2006, 06:50 PM
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fruth04 hit the nail on the head, less maintainence with chrome. If polished correctly they look just like chrome but require constant polishing to keep them from oxidizing. Even if clear coated the clear will chip over time and start to show spotty oxidation. Worth the couple extra bucks in my opinion.
 
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Thanks guys, I was thinking that polished was better, but I stand corrected, although I'll be about $600 poorer!
 
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I'd save the $600.00 and go with the high polished wheels. Periodic polishing and washing them on a weekly basis with soap and water will maintain them.
 

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Old 05-06-2006, 07:41 PM
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if you dont let mud dry they may not stain if you dont mind rubbing 1hr per wheel go polished I have 3 trucks 2 polished the latest truck has chrome
 
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Old 05-07-2006, 07:52 AM
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Umm, these probably wont work on a stock height truck... not to mention your power and mileage will go into the crapper with the stock gears.
 
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