Chrome and winter weather, need advice!
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Chrome and winter weather, need advice!
Okay so I have my very first set of chrome wheels on my truck as our first snow storm is hitting us right now. I REALLY, REALLY need new rubber but I don't have the money for rims AND tires this week (for winter only). I'm wondering if I can get away with the following:
Buy new/more aggressive rubber now and have them mounted to my existing wheels
In the Spring buy new street rubber and have them mounted to my existing wheels (winter rubber dismounted)
Between Spring and next Winter buy new wheels for the Winter rubber for two complete sets.
What do you think about this plan? Good, bad, any suggestions?
BTW I live in Michigan, the land of snow, ice and salt.
Thanks for your help!!
Buy new/more aggressive rubber now and have them mounted to my existing wheels
In the Spring buy new street rubber and have them mounted to my existing wheels (winter rubber dismounted)
Between Spring and next Winter buy new wheels for the Winter rubber for two complete sets.
What do you think about this plan? Good, bad, any suggestions?
BTW I live in Michigan, the land of snow, ice and salt.
Thanks for your help!!
Last edited by Getwild2; 12-01-2007 at 10:56 PM.
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The vaseline trick does not really work
Many years ago I tried this vaseline trick on an F250 superduty. More work than it was worth and it really did not help. The stuff just does not stay on the wheels.
My vote: Get a cheap set of steel or aluminum wheels and snow tires for winter NOW. In the long run you will save money. Try a discount tire store near you.
Good luck
My vote: Get a cheap set of steel or aluminum wheels and snow tires for winter NOW. In the long run you will save money. Try a discount tire store near you.
Good luck
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the salt will - as other have said- really compromise the chrome finish.
Maybe call some salvage yards and find some used stock wheels (steel or aluminum) to put on during the winter months. Save the chrome for the good weather if possible.
Vasoline, WD 40, a coat of wax (not removed) have been tried by many- but your best bet is remove the chrome for now if possible
Maybe call some salvage yards and find some used stock wheels (steel or aluminum) to put on during the winter months. Save the chrome for the good weather if possible.
Vasoline, WD 40, a coat of wax (not removed) have been tried by many- but your best bet is remove the chrome for now if possible
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