View Poll Results: Which wheel option would you choose?

#1 High polished finish

33.33%

#2 Chrome version with brushed aluminum center caps

25.00%

#3 Chrome version with chrome center caps

41.67%

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#11

05-27-2009, 06:19 AM

JuniorCar

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Thepolished does look at little better there, but I agree with TheMonteMan. I have never enjoyed caring for aluminum finished rims - I always have problems with corrosion (even if there are only used in Summer). But that is life in Canada

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05-27-2009, 11:33 PM

nemesis

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Originally Posted by TheMonteMan

i think the opposite if its chromed aluminum id go that route. i have polised aluminum and they scratch super easy and are constant upkeep to look good. they look nice until you actually drive the car and the unavoidable happens. plus the factory polished aluminums should have a clear coat that can haze and peal and scratch. if that happens you could strip the clear and polish and buff the bare aluminum itll look like chrome but then your back to constant upkeep. go with the chromed aluminum.

i vote for #2. agree with jr and monteman about the polished one scratch up easily. i have 17" polished and it's all scratched up from driving through chicago winter. plus the polished are dull looking. you better be off with chrome one. for one, your car is darker color and chrome wheel on dark car looks good imo.