New wheels for the 88 TC... chrome or polished?

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New wheels for the 88 TC... chrome or polished?

October 18, 2011, 09:01:29 AM

Now that the car is looking like something I've been thinking about a set of 'summer' rims.

I like the early Cobra-R 4 lug wheel the best.

Would it be better to get chrome or polished aluminum? I never really have had any experience with chrome wheels.

Opinions?

Oh, it's a silver poly car. All silver, no trim.

New wheels for the 88 TC... chrome or polished?

Reply #1 – October 18, 2011, 09:03:28 AM

I would lean towards the polished aluminum or maybe a machined finish. ;D

New wheels for the 88 TC... chrome or polished?

Reply #2 – October 18, 2011, 09:10:39 AM

I had chrome R's on mine (and silver for a while). The chrome was wicked easy to clean. They can also be found pretty cheap as well (in almost any color that was available).

New wheels for the 88 TC... chrome or polished?

Reply #3 – October 19, 2011, 07:41:27 AM

Thanks for the opinions.

I guess I am leaning towards chrome for the maintenance free aspect.

The polished are nice but seem like they might take more upkeep to stay looking good.

The concern I have with chrome is that the chrome would start to flake or pit, where the polished wheels wouldn't do that.

New wheels for the 88 TC... chrome or polished?

Reply #4 – October 19, 2011, 07:58:56 AM

Don't run the chrome wheels in the winter, have some steel spares for that. Keep 'em clean and waxed and the chrome will last. Ya, your right about the polished ones needing more upkeep. Try keeping 6 24.5 truck wheels, 2 150 gl tanks, 2 half fenders polished and looking good.

New wheels for the 88 TC... chrome or polished?

Reply #5 – October 19, 2011, 08:39:10 AM

Alot of the newer wheels especially factory wheels are clear coated to help with upkeep. I know my Mach 1s are.

New wheels for the 88 TC... chrome or polished?

Reply #6 – October 19, 2011, 09:02:20 AM

Nice Freightliner 1badbird.. flylear, what about black with a machined lip?

New wheels for the 88 TC... chrome or polished?

Reply #7 – October 19, 2011, 09:03:44 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/17-x-9-10-Black-4-lug-wheels-rims-tires-Fit-Mustang-/290620019740?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item43aa4d941c

What do you guys think of these?

New wheels for the 88 TC... chrome or polished?

Reply #8 – October 19, 2011, 05:41:50 PM

Those are real nice. I'd hate to lose the quad shocks. I wonder if that applies to a 'bird as well as a 'stang?

I'd almost have to see them on the car to know.

I guess I've seen enough Cobra R rims that I am comfortable that I'd like them.

1BadBird, Awesome rig! Looks like a ton of work to keep looking like that.

New wheels for the 88 TC... chrome or polished?

Reply #9 – October 19, 2011, 07:05:39 PM

Since they're summer only I'd go polished.

New wheels for the 88 TC... chrome or polished?

Reply #10 – October 19, 2011, 09:06:26 PM

Thanks, ya it usually took a full day of work once a month to keep it that way. Ultimately it's up to you. They both have pretty good "pros & cons".

New wheels for the 88 TC... chrome or polished?

Reply #11 – October 20, 2011, 04:38:17 AM

I was wondering about the quad shock also. Since the axles are 3/4 of an inch longer, I have been wondering that myself. I really really like them though.