Forced to Shop for New Rims
Now shopping for new rims for our V6, after less than 17,000 miles and 21 months of use, the chrome finish on two of our rims has started to bubble near the center hub. The manufacturer has discontinued the rims and can only offer a discount on rims of another size. Since I am not ready to replace tires at this time changing rims size is not an option. Very disappointed these rims did not last longer. They were even removed and stored for winter to protect from harsh weather. :(
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who is the manufacturer? Pics of the bad wheels please. Were they expensive?
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Yes who are they made by?
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Originally Posted by GtStang4
(Post 6885007)
Now shopping for new rims for our V6, after less than 17,000 miles and 21 months of use, the chrome finish on two of our rims has started to bubble near the center hub. The manufacturer has discontinued the rims and can only offer a discount on rims of another size. Since I am not ready to replace tires at this time changing rims size is not an option. Very disappointed these rims did not last longer. They were even removed and stored for winter to protect from harsh weather. :(
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Originally Posted by laserred38
(Post 6885032)
You have the stock wheels still? I'd just have them refinished locally. Maybe do a black chrome or different finish this time...
You really love that black chrome don't you? You push it like meth dealer at a preschool |
Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs
(Post 6885046)
You really love that black chrome don't you?
You push it like meth dealer at a preschool Four out of five meth addicted presoolers would agree, black chrome is the best thing going. |
Originally Posted by Earlsays
(Post 6885054)
Four out of five meth addicted presoolers would agree, black chrome is the best thing going.
--- Yeah some businesses will even repair the wheels right on the car in some cases. |
Originally Posted by 2k7gtcs
(Post 6885046)
You really love that black chrome don't you? You push it like meth dealer at a preschool
Blame Jason... (Stangfoeva) |
I do still have the stock wheels, they are my winter set. Refinishing might be a possibility. Won't do regular chrome again, too fragile I guess. Thinking of the 2010 GT500 vert rims. Price on those seems very reasonable.
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Originally Posted by GtStang4
(Post 6885118)
I do still have the stock wheels, they are my winter set. Refinishing might be a possibility. Won't do regular chrome again, too fragile I guess. Thinking of the 2010 GT500 vert rims. Price on those seems very reasonable.
Or black chrome...:poke: :devil: |
Definitely check into refinishing. I'd also advocate for black chrome :p
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chrome is good and strong when done properly and will last a long long time. So many cheap wheel manufacturers out there. Looks good for as yr or two then they are worthless
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Did you have the MCA wheels? You can probably find some factory wheels used on craigslist or the forum. I posted mine for $700 with brand new tires and they sat there for months. Ended up letting them go for $400. Factory rims really have no value. People are always selling them for super cheap.
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Originally Posted by shouldhavegottheGT
(Post 6885185)
Factory rims really have no value. People are always selling them for super cheap.
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I like the MCA wheels but I need 18 x 9.5. Still considering the 2010 GT500, correct size and reasonable price is attractive. Better quality too, I hope
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Anyone have an idea on the cost of refinishing?
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Originally Posted by GtStang4
(Post 6885249)
Anyone have an idea on the cost of refinishing?
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Originally Posted by Glenn
(Post 6885183)
chrome is good and strong when done properly and will last a long long time. So many cheap wheel manufacturers out there. Looks good for as yr or two then they are worthless
Chrome only becomes an issue when the manufacturer cuts corners in the dipping process or goes thin on coats which can cause rust-through issues. |
Order placed for new rims! Went with 2010 GT500's. Stayed at 18 x 9.5 to reuse current tires and hopefully better quality with Ford Racing!!!
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Originally Posted by GtStang4
(Post 6893241)
Order placed for new rims! Went with 2010 GT500's. Stayed at 18 x 9.5 to reuse current tires and hopefully better quality with Ford Racing!!!
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