How much weight does chroming the wheels add?
09-05-2001, 04:35 PM
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How much weight does chroming the wheels add?
I am looking at 17x11 and 17x9.5 ZR-1 wheels. How much more weight would the chrome wheels weigh over the polished? Would it make a noticable difference in acceleration?
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09-05-2001, 08:34 PM
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Wheel weights would add more weight.
All 4 wheels might add 1/4 pound. Chrome isn't heavy. Even the copper and nickle layers under the chrome are not thick enough to add enough weight to notice.
All 4 wheels might add 1/4 pound. Chrome isn't heavy. Even the copper and nickle layers under the chrome are not thick enough to add enough weight to notice.
09-05-2001, 10:17 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Jason M 91Z:
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09-05-2001, 10:30 PM
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After cleaning and polishing it's dipped in copper first for a good base. Then it's dipped in nickle to give a deep shine. Chrome is the last dipping and that gives it the finished look.
Better price out what it costs to get 4 rims chromed first. It can be cheaper to just buy new chrome rims. I think the last time I priced it out it was around $200 each. Depends on how much labor is involved in the polishing process.
Better price out what it costs to get 4 rims chromed first. It can be cheaper to just buy new chrome rims. I think the last time I priced it out it was around $200 each. Depends on how much labor is involved in the polishing process.
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