Wheel exchange programs
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Wheel exchange programs
I would like some input on owners that have exchanged their polished aluminum wheels for chrome replacements. My concern is that my 16k mile coupe has a perfect set of polished aluminum wheels with no curb rash, scratches and are "true" without ant vibrations.
Do I have this program correct, where they take your polished aluminum wheels, chrome them and sell them to someone else ?
How can I be assured that the replacement wheels were not repaired, straightened or previously damaged. I really like the look of chrome compared to the polished aluminum wheels.
I see many vendors advertising these exchange programs, new wheels are twice as much. Some up to $ 1,800.00 a set, compared to $850.00 for the exchanged wheels.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Do I have this program correct, where they take your polished aluminum wheels, chrome them and sell them to someone else ?
How can I be assured that the replacement wheels were not repaired, straightened or previously damaged. I really like the look of chrome compared to the polished aluminum wheels.
I see many vendors advertising these exchange programs, new wheels are twice as much. Some up to $ 1,800.00 a set, compared to $850.00 for the exchanged wheels.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Racer
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Mascoutah Illinois
I would like some input on owners that have exchanged their polished aluminum wheels for chrome replacements. My concern is that my 16k mile coupe has a perfect set of polished aluminum wheels with no curb rash, scratches and are "true" without ant vibrations.
Do I have this program correct, where they take your polished aluminum wheels, chrome them and sell them to someone else ?
How can I be assured that the replacement wheels were not repaired, straightened or previously damaged. I really like the look of chrome compared to the polished aluminum wheels.
I see many vendors advertising these exchange programs, new wheels are twice as much. Some up to $ 1,800.00 a set, compared to $850.00 for the exchanged wheels.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Do I have this program correct, where they take your polished aluminum wheels, chrome them and sell them to someone else ?
How can I be assured that the replacement wheels were not repaired, straightened or previously damaged. I really like the look of chrome compared to the polished aluminum wheels.
I see many vendors advertising these exchange programs, new wheels are twice as much. Some up to $ 1,800.00 a set, compared to $850.00 for the exchanged wheels.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Left Coast, San Diego
I did the wheel exchange for my 2010 through West Coast Corvettes. The wheels have no vibrations and look great.
You will not know if the wheels you get have been repaired or straightened. Overall I am very happy. The wheels set off the rest of the car. Also, I took my car to WCC to have them installed.
You will not know if the wheels you get have been repaired or straightened. Overall I am very happy. The wheels set off the rest of the car. Also, I took my car to WCC to have them installed.
Last edited by Vet Interested; Mar 16, 2014 at 06:10 PM.
Safety Car
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I think you would have to inspect them before they were changed. You probably cannot tell a good repair that is then plated. But, you can (I did) have the installer put the bare wheel on the spin balance machine and check for run out.
