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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 07:25 PM
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Cool Chrome Wheels.

Originally Posted by shaolin
don't like chrome rim at all...

it has long term problems cuz it cracks and air will leak out. that's common problem with chrome rims....
Shaolin,
The only time this happens to chrome wheels is if the rim is not done correctly, where the chrome did not adhere to the metal like it should.
Will
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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Cool Chrome Wheels.

Originally Posted by Tony1
Actually , your wrong, When they chrome out rims, the rims are put through
extremely high tempatures, which in turn usually weakens the rims. It sometimes
even warps the rim.. I've always heard from rim places, that rims
will bend easier after they are chromed...
Tony,
I have never heard of the problems you mentioned. Where did you hear of this.
Will
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by TAMR_GUS98
Shaolin,
The only time this happens to chrome wheels is if the rim is not done correctly, where the chrome did not adhere to the metal like it should.
Will
um... yes very true.

but a lot of times they don't do it correctly.

i've seen many many many customer's car coming in with chrome rims leaking problem...
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