LexusRXLover Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Hi, About 2 months ago, I purchase the chrome rims and installed on my RX330. But, some people told me that the chrome rims can/will be damaged easily in winter. Is it true? Should I put the alloy rims back before we get snow? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 stock chrome rims will usually hold up but aftermarket ones are not that great for driving in snow and salt use cheap rims for winter unless you only drive it when the weather is nice outside in the winter as it will usally peel on the inside of the rims which can cause slow leaks on the tires bead over time also it makes the finish look scratched as it will be against more abrasive surfaces such as sand and salt mixed with snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Agreed! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexusRXLover Posted December 14, 2004 Author Share Posted December 14, 2004 Thanks. I will put original rims back. My chrome is also oem rims but I don't want to damage my chrome. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Thanks.I will put original rims back. My chrome is also oem rims but I don't want to damage my chrome. J ← It's a good idea at least once a year to put a real good coating of wax (or Chrome polish) on the rims whether or not you use them in the winter to protect the finish. OEM rims (chrome or not) hold up much better than many aftermarket stuff. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkirchner Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Thanks.I will put original rims back. My chrome is also oem rims but I don't want to damage my chrome. J ← It's a good idea at least once a year to put a real good coating of wax (or Chrome polish) on the rims whether or not you use them in the winter to protect the finish. OEM rims (chrome or not) hold up much better than many aftermarket stuff. B) ← Rather than using wax or chrome polish , you should use a sealant such as Meguiars NXT. Reason being wax will not withstand the heat generated by the wheels, wheras a sealant will.Lou K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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