Has anyone seen the OE wheels chromed??

tjlazer · 08-17-2011, 12:57 AM

I think they are great! I had a set of the rays 19's done in the chrome exchange for my G35 and they were awesome. Im sure they added pounds, but so does eating fast food. lol

azn370z · 08-17-2011, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

EVERYONE does black wheels these days... I really don't get it, I mean... it looks like there aren't even any wheels on the car ... just a big hole with a tire there... sort of like that new Dyson fan lol.

Super black coat looks like Chrome but darker. I see stock suvs and sedans with Chrome wheels and I think sbc color looks more classy. I agree that the color black hides the detail that should be seen. I'm not a big fan of Chrome wheels even though people might say my wheels look Chrome.

Waiz · 08-17-2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Super black coat looks like Chrome but darker. I see stock suvs and sedans with Chrome wheels and I think sbc color looks more classy. I agree that the color black hides the detail that should be seen. I'm not a big fan of Chrome wheels even though people might say my wheels look Chrome.

I never even saw that comment about black wheels

I will say that after having black wheels for nearly 4 years now I will always have them, I can't go back now

hdskull · 08-17-2011, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Super black coat looks like Chrome but darker. I see stock suvs and sedans with Chrome wheels and I think sbc color looks more classy. I agree that the color black hides the detail that should be seen. I'm not a big fan of Chrome wheels even though people might say my wheels look Chrome.

Can wheel shops do sbc?

Lemers · 08-17-2011, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

I just saw a set on ebay and though i'd never pay that much for them, they look REALLY good IMO. I'm a chrome guy though.

Now if you can get these in 26" you'll be set to donk!

JollyGoodChap · 08-17-2011, 03:04 PM

Doesn't nissan have a factory chrome option for the 370z? I swear I've seen it before.

How is chrome bad for oem wheels? isn't it just a staged dipping process? I thought powder coating was bad for forged wheels because the heat process can effect the integrity of the wheel after time.

somatic · 08-17-2011, 03:07 PM

they look so similar to the wheels that were on my lexus is

azn370z · 08-17-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by hdskull

Can wheel shops do sbc?

I don't think so.

ChrisSlicks · 08-17-2011, 03:42 PM

There are chemical ways to do fake chrome, here's one of them. I've also seen a simple home kit.

Brutal 370Z · 08-17-2011, 03:49 PM

IMO chrome wheels only look nice on American sports cars (ie. vipers, vets, and stangs). I think tuner cars look better with the forged aluminum colour that the OEM wheels come with or a little darker (like the 40th's wheels). I would leave the wheels just the way they came...that's what I'm doing at least.

Lemers · 08-17-2011, 06:38 PM

Crome is evil I tell ya....e vil.

Waiz · 08-17-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JollyGoodChap

Doesn't nissan have a factory chrome option for the 370z? I swear I've seen it before.

How is chrome bad for oem wheels? isn't it just a staged dipping process? I thought powder coating was bad for forged wheels because the heat process can effect the integrity of the wheel after time.

The accessory wheel that you're referring to is polished, not chromed.

SonnyC · 08-17-2011, 10:30 PM

The ones you see on eBay are PVD chrome, which is essentially a powder coat with clear coat over the top. The big player is US Wheel exchange. They also do black chrome. Very pricy and fragile. I have a set on my 350 but went with hyper black on my 370 done by Alloy Wheel Repair in Atlanta for half the price.

bigaudiofanat · 08-17-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

EVERYONE does black wheels these days... I really don't get it, I mean... it looks like there aren't even any wheels on the car ... just a big hole with a tire there... sort of like that new Dyson fan lol.

I for one hate black wheels but thats just me.

Waiz · 08-18-2011, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

I for one hate black wheels but thats just me.

Stay on topic....

08-17-2011, 12:57 AM	#16 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	I think they are great! I had a set of the rays 19's done in the chrome exchange for my G35 and they were awesome. Im sure they added pounds, but so does eating fast food. lol __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	There are chemical ways to do fake chrome, here's one of them. I've also seen a simple home kit. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 14	IMO chrome wheels only look nice on American sports cars (ie. vipers, vets, and stangs). I think tuner cars look better with the forged aluminum colour that the OEM wheels come with or a little darker (like the 40th's wheels). I would leave the wheels just the way they came...that's what I'm doing at least. __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

08-17-2011, 06:38 PM	#26 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Crome is evil I tell ya....e vil. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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SonnyC Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 45 Drives: 10 370z roadster Rep Power: 14	The ones you see on eBay are PVD chrome, which is essentially a powder coat with clear coat over the top. The big player is US Wheel exchange. They also do black chrome. Very pricy and fragile. I have a set on my 350 but went with hyper black on my 370 done by Alloy Wheel Repair in Atlanta for half the price. __________________ Stillen CBE, AFE Drop Ins, Hyper Black Rays, 20mm Spacers, Black Pear Emblems, 25% Tint

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JollyGoodChap Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lust Angeles Posts: 328 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 15	Doesn't nissan have a factory chrome option for the 370z? I swear I've seen it before. How is chrome bad for oem wheels? isn't it just a staged dipping process? I thought powder coating was bad for forged wheels because the heat process can effect the integrity of the wheel after time.

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