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05-22-2004, 09:21 PM
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Chrome rims and brake temperature
Today a friend and I installed a set of new 235/55/H17's on my Aurora with the chrome 2000 SSEi 17" rims. Tonight after going for a spirited drive, I noticed the surface temps of the rim to be quite hot (front especially)
Bear in mind I have Rototech cross drilled and slotted brakes with Wagner ThermoQuiet ceramic pads. Do Aurora owners with the stock 16" or any aftermarket chrome or chrome plated rims notice high temperatures on the surface of the rim? The heat disapates fast (about 5 mins and its ok to lay a hand on for a while) but I am worried about the finish of the rim. Any thoughts or ideas?
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#2
05-23-2004, 12:04 AM
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Re: Chrome rims and brake temperature
I tried doing a brake job on my 95 w/ stock rims right after driving home and found the rim left my fingers a little pink and tender before I could gently put the sombitch down. I wait a bit now. I haven't had any issues with discoloration, but could be more of an issue with a replacement if they weren't having that in mind.
Don't get me wrong- I'm not giving the engineers that put those wheels on the aurora credit w/o proof. They probably just got lucky they don't scorch 
Last edited by dsatt12; 05-24-2004 at 09:33 PM.
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05-23-2004, 12:15 PM
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Re: Chrome rims and brake temperature
I drove home 3hrs today, and the brakes, rims and tires seemed fine, I think it was just due to some spirited driving behind a C5 50th Anniversary Vette
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1997 Aurora "Aurora Snow" 250++HP 4.0L Modified Aurora V8 w/Autobahn Performance On Deck: RSM intake, RSM 80mm TB Administrator, www.oldsmobileforums.com Administrator,Aurora Club of North America Administrator, www.bonnevilleclub.com Adminstrator, www.ontariobonnevilleclub.com Coming Soon
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05-23-2004, 09:01 PM
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Re: Chrome rims and brake temperature
I have chromies on my black/black '98 and haven't seen this problem with the stock rotors/pads.
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05-23-2004, 10:04 PM
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Re: Chrome rims and brake temperature
You gotta get out there and keep up with C5's now Robert...heheh
Doesnt seem to be much of an issue with regular driving condtions, but DAMN, these rims look great
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05-24-2004, 08:19 PM
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Re: Re: Chrome rims and brake temperature
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05-24-2004, 11:51 PM
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Re: Chrome rims and brake temperature
I just got the pics uploaded today. I am customizing the Pontiac centre caps to full brushed alloy, but they are not ready yet, so my nutz are showing...lol
This is what I was going for  and this is what I got 
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1997 Aurora "Aurora Snow" 250++HP 4.0L Modified Aurora V8 w/Autobahn Performance On Deck: RSM intake, RSM 80mm TB Administrator, www.oldsmobileforums.com Administrator,Aurora Club of North America Administrator, www.bonnevilleclub.com Adminstrator, www.ontariobonnevilleclub.com Coming Soon
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