Chrome Wheels
What are they?
Chrome Wheels are your normal run of the mill one piece or split rimmed alloy wheel but they are finished in a very shiny chrome plating. Chrome wheels are the ultimate when it comes to the "bling" look however don't let us saying that put you off as a nice set of chrome rims can give a car a good taste.
What are the advantages?
Well as you can imagine we are talking mega shiny wheels! Its not uncommon for people to use their rims as a mirror when they are caught short they are that shiny. Chrome rims are a popular creation on the modified and performance car market and they can give your ride the attention it deserves.
What are the disadvantages?
Well with everything there has to be a downside. Chrome rims are a plated coating on top of your existing alloy wheel so kerbing them doesn't do you any favours in fact it looks worse when you kerb a chrome rim then it does a normal paint finished rim. The other downside is here in the UK we have a tendency for bad weather and chrome rims are yet to be weather proofed. The winter months take serious effects on your "chromies" and with a combination of dampness and salty roads you will find you rims bubbling up and flaking away before you can say "oh no!" It is a wise tip to keep your chrome wheels off the roads and stored in dry place until the sun comes out because re finishing your rims in chrome is not a cheap job