Difference in wheels
10-23-2014, 09:30 PM
#11
Senior Member
All OEM wheels are meh in my opinion. I dare say even the Raptors. To each their own, but I think aftermarket wheels really make one's truck pop. Especially with tires and a level or lift.
10-23-2014, 10:14 PM
#12
10-24-2014, 12:16 AM
#13
Senior Member
Is this really just a cover? I see what you mean, it def looks like it may be, I have these wheels (plastidipped black though), but would be interested to know if its possible to remove them and what it looks like under the cover. The less chrome the better IMO.
10-24-2014, 07:02 AM
#14
Member
Do you have a picture of them dipped?
10-24-2014, 07:58 AM
#16
A little light reading for you guys. It's not a "wheel cover" as it's more of an applique that is a permanent fixture to the wheel. Can it be removed?...sure but why would you? Plus I'm sure that adhesive is a PITA to get off completely.
Website:
http://tires.about.com/od/understand...nstruction.htm
Excerpt: (bolded and underlined)
Steel:
Steel is both heavier and stronger than aluminum, and has been used for wheel construction a great deal longer. Steel bends and becomes damaged much less easily than alloy. Because steel is already so strong, further casting or forging methods are generally not necessary. Most steel wheels are stamped out by massive presses and then welded together to form the wheel, as in these steel racing wheels. The downside to this is that steel will not allow for the kinds of spoke and face designs that make allow wheels such an artistic platform on the car. For the most part all one can do with steel faceplates is to stamp some windows in them for brake cooling purposes. However, several companies nowadays are working hard on creating steel wheels that are chrome-clad, meaning that they have a thin overlay, usually made of tin, which has been chromeplated and then glued on the face of the wheel. Many Ford and Chevy pickup trucks now come with chrome-clad wheels as standard options.
Website:
http://tires.about.com/od/understand...nstruction.htm
Excerpt: (bolded and underlined)
Steel:
Steel is both heavier and stronger than aluminum, and has been used for wheel construction a great deal longer. Steel bends and becomes damaged much less easily than alloy. Because steel is already so strong, further casting or forging methods are generally not necessary. Most steel wheels are stamped out by massive presses and then welded together to form the wheel, as in these steel racing wheels. The downside to this is that steel will not allow for the kinds of spoke and face designs that make allow wheels such an artistic platform on the car. For the most part all one can do with steel faceplates is to stamp some windows in them for brake cooling purposes. However, several companies nowadays are working hard on creating steel wheels that are chrome-clad, meaning that they have a thin overlay, usually made of tin, which has been chromeplated and then glued on the face of the wheel. Many Ford and Chevy pickup trucks now come with chrome-clad wheels as standard options.
10-24-2014, 08:03 AM
#17
Senior Member
Except our wheels are not steel, they are aluminum.
I too, at first, was miffed about my chrome "clad" plastic wheels. However, after having them for over a year and one winter already, I dont think I would buy aftermarket chrome. The oems are really easy to keep clean, have a good shine, and aren't pitted after one Midwest winter like real chrome would be.
I too, at first, was miffed about my chrome "clad" plastic wheels. However, after having them for over a year and one winter already, I dont think I would buy aftermarket chrome. The oems are really easy to keep clean, have a good shine, and aren't pitted after one Midwest winter like real chrome would be.
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10-24-2014, 08:13 AM
#18
Except our wheels are not steel, they are aluminum.
I too, at first, was miffed about my chrome "clad" plastic wheels. However, after having them for over a year and one winter already, I dont think I would buy aftermarket chrome. The oems are really easy to keep clean, have a good shine, and aren't pitted after one Midwest winter like real chrome would be.
I too, at first, was miffed about my chrome "clad" plastic wheels. However, after having them for over a year and one winter already, I dont think I would buy aftermarket chrome. The oems are really easy to keep clean, have a good shine, and aren't pitted after one Midwest winter like real chrome would be.
10-24-2014, 09:39 AM
#19
Senior Memeber
The wheels you have no look 100x better than the 2014 wheels.
Those 2014's look like cheap ricer wheels IMO.
Keep what you got, or get some aftermarket
Those 2014's look like cheap ricer wheels IMO.
Keep what you got, or get some aftermarket
10-24-2014, 10:39 AM
#20
Senior Member
I too am not a fan of chrome "clad" wheels and the 14's wheels are at least solid.
Why not look on craigs list for your area or even ebay for wheels that really catch your eye.
I did the ebay route to get a set of new un-mounted 2014 22" Limited wheels w/caps delivered to my door for a good price!
Good Luck
Why not look on craigs list for your area or even ebay for wheels that really catch your eye.
I did the ebay route to get a set of new un-mounted 2014 22" Limited wheels w/caps delivered to my door for a good price!
Good Luck