Forced to Shop for New Rims
1/6/15, 05:18 PM
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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. 
1/6/15, 06:08 PM
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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.
1/6/15, 06:35 PM
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1/6/15, 06:54 PM
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1/6/15, 07:09 PM
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1/6/15, 10:01 PM
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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.
1/6/15, 10:08 PM
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Or black chrome...
1/7/15, 06:19 AM
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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
1/7/15, 06:23 AM
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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.
1/7/15, 09:07 AM
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1/7/15, 10:34 AM
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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
1/7/15, 10:45 AM
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1/7/15, 11:05 AM
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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.
1/29/15, 05:34 PM
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