Chrome rims on a si?

Evilwayz249 · #1 07-30-2002, 02:59 AM

i know that chrome rims are heavy like crazy but im thinking about getting them for my car. i think they look amazing on my car...ive also seen some nice white rims that look good on my car as well so that might me an option.....does the chrome rims bring down my 1/4 times that much? help me out people

Oz · #2 07-30-2002, 03:41 AM

Will take 1/4 times down by a bit. BUT you will experience much better cornering and handling with the low profile tyres and increased diamter etc.

Evilwayz249 · #3 07-30-2002, 09:22 PM

how much is a bit............ive heard people say it brings down like 2 secs on 1/4......if that is the case then i might just go with the white rims

iLLuCiv99 · #4 07-30-2002, 10:16 PM

if you get the chrome rims...can I have your engine? ONLY if its a b16a2. Thank you

mnd643 · #5 07-31-2002, 12:50 AM

stick with white, i have heard the same thing.....takes about 2 sec. off 1/4, but if style is what your lookin for, the get the shiny stuf.

auke1 · #6 07-31-2002, 03:27 AM

If you're concerned with the 1/4 mile times, then i wouldn't even be thinking about chrome rims...

I think they can look okay on a car. What kind are you thinking of getting? any pics?

Bryan8412 · #7 07-31-2002, 06:36 PM

just get some highly-polished forged alloy wheels. the alloy material is very lightweight, and because they're forged they wont crack, are lighter than cast alloy, and are stronger than cast alloy. And if the material is highly polished it looks just as good as chrome.

pric · #8 07-31-2002, 08:10 PM

chrome rim's are not that much heavier then a polished rim of the exact same size and make. maybe only by a couple of ounces.

Bryan8412 · #9 07-31-2002, 08:37 PM

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Originally posted by pric
chrome rim's are not that much heavier then a polished rim of the exact same size and make. maybe only by a couple of ounces.

polished....what? you can polish lots of metals to a glossy finish be more specific.

pric · #10 07-31-2002, 11:24 PM

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polished....what? you can polish lots of metals to a glossy finish be more specific.

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a polished rim of the exact same size and make.

My point is that chrome only adds a few ounces. If you take a lite wheel and chrome dip it you have a lite chrome wheel. That wieghs only a few ounces more then it did before you chromed it.

Bryan8412 · #11 08-02-2002, 12:59 AM

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Originally posted by pric

My point is that chrome only adds a few ounces. If you take a lite wheel and chrome dip it you have a lite chrome wheel. That wieghs only a few ounces more then it did before you chromed it.

well then you're not talking about chrome wheels you're talking about chrome plated wheels. if they're talking about 1/4 mile altering wheels, chances are hes looking into solid chrome, not plated. And solid chrome is MUCH heavier than forged alloy. And if you're paying for forged alloy chances are you're trying to reduce the unsprung weight because they're an expensive investment, so i dont think anyone would chrome plate forged alloy

OisinT is gay · #12 08-02-2002, 02:59 AM

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Originally posted by iLLuCiv99
if you get the chrome rims...can I have your engine? ONLY if its a b16a2. Thank you

you're crazy juan

:finger:

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