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Feb 19, 2012 | 12:55 AM

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LawDog88

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Yes and no.. I do like them, but, I am liking the chrome a bit more, and I thought the Vintiques would accent what chrome I have left. :) Plus, I think they will be a bit more classy.

Feb 19, 2012 | 01:22 AM

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10-4, you are aware the chrome on the wheel vintiques can rust in like 6 months..Especially up on your salty roaded way..

Feb 19, 2012 | 01:25 AM

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Yeah Kev, you'll have to wax them religiously to keep them from getting crusty, or plan on using a set of "steelies" during the sloppy winter months.

Feb 19, 2012 | 01:34 AM

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From the things I've read on them, I really doubt they are triple-plated..

But no personal experience wit dem..

Feb 19, 2012 | 01:39 AM

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MB's = winter rims.

Feb 19, 2012 | 01:48 AM

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Personally, I would inquire about the chrome plating, if it is indeed triple plated. Too many reporting them rusting too quickly.
Sounds more like just "flash-Plating"..

http://www.finishing.com/faqs/chrome.html

Feb 19, 2012 | 02:00 AM

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Then maybe I will get the matte finish and paint to match or gloss black. With chrome caps I mentioned.

Feb 19, 2012 | 04:52 PM

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If you don't get chrome rims, you could also add beauty trim rings to compliment the center caps..

Just sayin..

Feb 19, 2012 | 04:55 PM

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I think body colored rims with chromed center caps and trim rings would be the way to go, less "blingy" than all chrome, but they'll last longer.

Feb 19, 2012 | 06:33 PM

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My thoughts confirmed.. paint matched, and chrome caps. Sleeper, not that I don't agree that it would look nice, but the less chrome I have to clean, the better. xD

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