Protecting rims in the winter....

Slim · 10-21-2003, 07:33 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, 07:38 AM

vasoline.

AMRAAM4 · 10-21-2003, 07:38 AM

Are those rims chrome or polished Matt?

Molson · 10-21-2003, 07:48 AM

(polished)

Slim · 10-21-2003, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Molson
(polished)

^ What he said. Polished Eagle 192s.

AMRAAM4 · 10-21-2003, 08:03 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, 08:09 AM

Quote:

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, 08:15 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

Shoulda kept your stockers Matt

Slim · 10-21-2003, 08:16 AM

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Originally posted by AMRAAM4
Should akept your stockers Matt

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, 09:01 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, 09:05 AM

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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, 09:20 AM

Quote:

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...

Slim · 10-21-2003, 09:36 AM

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Originally posted by DumpsterDamon
damn lazy canadians...

*picks up the phone*

Hi Kettle.... This is the Pot calling..... You're black.

DumpsterDamon · 10-21-2003, 09:48 AM

actually, i'm kyle

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

Slim · 10-21-2003, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DumpsterDamon
actually, i'm kyle

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

Slim · 10-22-2003, 06:02 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, 06:06 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, 06:30 AM

Grease them up Matt. A lot of people use to do this to there wheels when I lived in NYS growing up.

10-22-2003, 07:56 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, 08:12 AM

Quote:

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.

In the words of Groundskeeper Willie... "Grease me up lassy!"

10-21-2003, 07:33 AM	#1
Slim Captain Canuck AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 1977 Location: Burlington, Ontario Age: 44 Posts: 3,593 Vehicle: 08 Acadia, 13 Mazda 6	Protecting rims in the winter.... 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). __________________ Canadian to the core!

10-21-2003, 07:38 AM	#2
Molson Admininadian! AKA: Jim Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Great White Norf Age: 45 Posts: 3,695 Vehicle: Duramax, C10, MKZ	vasoline. __________________ Sig

10-21-2003, 07:38 AM	#3
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	Are those rims chrome or polished Matt? __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

10-21-2003, 07:48 AM	#4
Molson Admininadian! AKA: Jim Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Great White Norf Age: 45 Posts: 3,695 Vehicle: Duramax, C10, MKZ	(polished) __________________ Sig

10-21-2003, 08:03 AM	#6
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	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). __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

10-21-2003, 08:15 AM	#8
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	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 Shoulda kept your stockers Matt __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

10-21-2003, 09:01 AM	#10
Molson Admininadian! AKA: Jim Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Great White Norf Age: 45 Posts: 3,695 Vehicle: Duramax, C10, MKZ	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. __________________ Sig

10-22-2003, 06:02 AM	#16
Slim Captain Canuck AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 1977 Location: Burlington, Ontario Age: 44 Posts: 3,593 Vehicle: 08 Acadia, 13 Mazda 6	I just realized.... I never really had my question answered. Like I said, I'm trying to stay away from steelies..... So, any input? __________________ Canadian to the core!

10-22-2003, 06:06 AM	#17
Black03SC/T AKA: Jon Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 35 Posts: 323 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am GT Coupe	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?

10-22-2003, 06:30 AM	#18
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	Grease them up Matt. A lot of people use to do this to there wheels when I lived in NYS growing up. __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

10-22-2003, 07:56 AM	#19
balludc Guest Posts: n/a	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

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