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Slim
10-21-2003, 09:33 AM
Okay, I'm going to pre-empt any comments of "buy steelies/winter rims" because I'm not doing it for two reasons: 1. Don't have the money 2. Don't have storage space for another set of wheels.

So, now that's out of the way, what's the best way to protect my rims from the winter? I've heard a few different methods.

1. Spray the rims with Pam. Reapply when it wears off.
2. Cover the rims with grease/petroleum jelly. Again, reapply when it wear off.
3. Get some sort of spray on stuff, (don't remember the name). Don't need to reapply.

Any tips or words of advice (besides getting winter rims).
Molson
10-21-2003, 09:38 AM
vasoline.
AMRAAM4
10-21-2003, 09:38 AM
Are those rims chrome or polished Matt?
Molson
10-21-2003, 09:48 AM
(polished)
Slim
10-21-2003, 09:53 AM
Originally posted by Molson
(polished)

^ What he said. Polished Eagle 192s.
AMRAAM4
10-21-2003, 10:03 AM
Not sur ehow experienced you guys are with these in the winter....but Eagle's polished metal isn't worth a p1ss (as if bare metal is to begin with).
Slim
10-21-2003, 10:09 AM
Originally posted by AMRAAM4
Not sur ehow experienced you guys are with these in the winter....but Eagle's polished metal isn't worth a p1ss (as if bare metal is to begin with).

Yeah, I found that out last winter. I was good about washing my rims, but they still pitted a bit. I was able to clean the rims up with lots of wet sanding and polishing though.

I've tossed around the idea of having my rims chrome dipped.
AMRAAM4
10-21-2003, 10:15 AM
I'm taking mine off and putting stockers back on in about a week or two...as soon as I fix the nail in my stock tire :rolleyes:

Shoulda kept your stockers Matt :D
Slim
10-21-2003, 10:16 AM
Originally posted by AMRAAM4
Should akept your stockers Matt :D

I would have, but one of them was bent to ratsh!t. That's why I got the Eagles. Four of them were cheaper than one stocker.
Molson
10-21-2003, 11:01 AM
do what I did Matt. Call around to the wrecking yards, I got a set of steelies for 100 bucks. Then a set of snow tires. really worth it. (I know you said no steelies, blah blah) but I would. And I imagine we can work something out for storage.
Slim
10-21-2003, 11:05 AM
Originally posted by Molson
do what I did Matt. Call around to the wrecking yards, I got a set of steelies for 100 bucks. Then a set of snow tires. really worth it. (I know you said no steelies, blah blah) but I would. And I imagine we can work something out for storage.

Yeah... I know I should. I just don't feel like spending the money. But I know it's worth it in the end. *sigh* As for storage, I'm sure if I get off my lazy ass and clean my garage, I can toss them in there.
DumpsterDamon
10-21-2003, 11:20 AM
Originally posted by Slim25
Yeah... I know I should. I just don't feel like spending the money. But I know it's worth it in the end. *sigh* As for storage, I'm sure if I get off my lazy ass and clean my garage, I can toss them in there.

damn lazy canadians...


























:D
Slim
10-21-2003, 11:36 AM
Originally posted by DumpsterDamon
damn lazy canadians...


*picks up the phone*

Hi Kettle.... This is the Pot calling..... You're black. :p
DumpsterDamon
10-21-2003, 11:48 AM
actually, i'm kyle

and shhhh on the canadian thing, i dont want that getting out.
Slim
10-21-2003, 11:53 AM
Originally posted by DumpsterDamon
actually, i'm kyle

and shhhh on the canadian thing, i dont want that getting out.

http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=244407 :D
Slim
10-22-2003, 08:02 AM
I just realized.... I never really had my question answered. Like I said, I'm trying to stay away from steelies..... So, any input?
Black03SC/T
10-22-2003, 08:06 AM
I am in the same situation here, the only difference is that I have to drive around all winter with my 17" chrome rims on the car. Should I do the same things as Slim, or are there different solutions for chrome wheels?
AMRAAM4
10-22-2003, 08:30 AM
Grease them up Matt. A lot of people use to do this to there wheels when I lived in NYS growing up.
balludc
10-22-2003, 09:56 AM
i got my stock ones on winter rims... if you have rough winters, i'd really suggest finding some steelies or other wheels that would do the trick.

-derek
Slim
10-22-2003, 10:12 AM
Originally posted by AMRAAM4
Grease them up Matt. A lot of people use to do this to there wheels when I lived in NYS growing up.

Thanks Bob. :thumbs:

In the words of Groundskeeper Willie... "Grease me up lassy!" :D
Ant
10-23-2003, 05:13 PM
hey you guys think my stock chrometech's will be ok through the winter?

EDIT: even with the salt and bad road additaves?
Slim
10-24-2003, 10:58 AM
Originally posted by AntTheGreat
hey you guys think my stock chrometech's will be ok through the winter?

EDIT: even with the salt and bad road additaves?

As long as you keep 'em clean you should be okay. The plastic coating over the chrome is pretty tough. Just don't let the salt get caked on.

I make it a habit of pressure washing my car at least once a week in the winter.